Bachelor of Arts (Information and Library Studies)
OP702042
Closed to new enrolmentsAvailability
Our qualifications are delivered on either a Trimesterised or Open basis.
- Trimesterised qualifications have courses available to enrol in and study over set periods, three times a year - Trimester 1, 2 or 3.
- Open qualifications have courses available to enrol in and study every month throughout the year. Courses start on the first Monday of the month you select for enrolment.
Cost
- Course costs can be found on all course pages. The fees may increase annually.
- Qualification cost – to give you an idea of how much a qualification may cost in total over the duration of your studies, an approximate cost is provided for many of our qualifications. This is based on the required number of courses to complete the qualification and the average cost of those courses. It does not include annual administration fees, text books and course materials or external exam fees, and is subject to annual course fee increases.
Credits
Courses are assigned credits depending on how much time and effort is needed to complete their learning outcomes. In general, each credit represents approximately 10 hours of study time.
Delivery method
- Online – The course materials for online courses are delivered in an online format and all assignments are submitted online.
- Mixed – These courses are delivered using a mix of online and paper based course materials. This may include receiving paper course materials, submitting assignments online, or being required to participate in online forums and learning activities.
- Print Only - The course will be delivered using paper based courses materials, and assignments may need to be submitted in hard copy rather than online. This will depend on the course.
Whether courses are delivered online, on paper or a mixture of both, there may also be components such as workshops, noho marae, work experience and practicum to participate in. To find out what your course involves check the course information page.
EFTS
EFTS stands for equivalent full-time student. An EFTS is the study time required for each course and is used by the Tertiary Education Commission to decide if a course is part-time or full-time.
One year of full-time study is generally between 0.8 and 1.2 EFTS.
Level
You can tell how hard a course or qualification is by the level it is set at:
- Levels 1-4 are about the same as secondary school and basic trades training.
- Levels 5-7 are the same as university study.
Prerequisites
- Prerequisites are courses that must be completed before another course can be studied.
- Co-requisites are courses that can be studied at the same time as another course.
If a course has a specific prerequisite or co-requisite course, it will be listed on the course page under the title 'Prerequisites'. If no courses are listed, check the entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying for. Some courses require you to have studied at a particular level prior to enrolling.
Student loans
Not all qualifications or students are eligible for student loans. You will need to meet criteria such as studying a minimum number of credits over a specific study period. It is up to you to apply for a student loan via StudyLink - Open Polytechnic does not do this for you.
Information about student loans and eligibility
Study type
Our qualifications are delivered on either a Trimesterised or Open basis.
- Trimesterised qualifications have courses available to enrol in and study over set periods, three times a year - Trimester 1, 2 or 3. Some courses may not be available every Trimester, and some may run longer than the standard 16-18 week period.
- Open qualifications have courses available to enrol in and study every month throughout the year. Courses start on the first Monday of the month you select for enrolment.
Teaching weeks
Teaching weeks is the number of weeks that we teach a course. This differs from the enrolment period, which is based on the course start and end dates.
For example, a 20-week enrolment period will have 16 teaching weeks, followed by four weeks to accommodate marking, any extensions and reassessments, or exams.
Workload
The workload estimate given on a course page is calculated like this:
Number of credits x 10, divided by the number of teaching weeks for the course. The hours will be rounded up to nearest whole number.
Please note, this is a guide only. You may need more or less time for study, and you may also need to do more hours during assessment due dates or exams times.
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Level7
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Credits360
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Study type
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Cost$13,923 NZ Domestic
Not including any course materials or external exam fees.
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Student loan
Available.
In today’s information rich world, a Bachelor of Arts in Information and Library Studies will give you essential skills for a career in information services. You will learn about the changing role of libraries and information organisations, how to organise and retrieve information, collection development and management, policy and planning, information services for different user groups and more.
Lucia, Graduate - Bachelor of Arts (Information and Library Studies)
Qualification Update
New Students
OP702042 Bachelor of Arts (Information and Library Studies) is closed new students.
If you are interested in studying a degree in Information and Library studies, please click on the link to find out about our new programme, OP7040 Bachelor of Library and Information Studies.
Current students
If you were already enrolled in OP702042 Bachelor of Arts (Information and Library Studies) prior to 23 October 2017, you can continue to enrol in your next course as normal to complete your qualification.
Please note, to be awarded this qualification you will need to have completed all courses that make up the programme by the end of Trimester 1, 2023.
Please note, from Trimester 3 2018, there are some changes to courses that make up the programme.
These changes will see students benefit from the latest courses developed for our new library programmes.
Please be assured that any courses you have already completed will still be counted towards your qualification.
To see the course changes, please see the replacement study plan below.
If you need help with choosing your courses, or have any questions, please contact us.
Updated Study Plan for OP702042 Bachelor of Arts (Information and Library Studies)
The Open Polytechnic is updating our suite of library and information studies courses. New courses are progressively replacing previous courses in this degree.
Please note, you may credit either the original course or the replacement course, but not both, to your degree.
Courses affected and their equivalents are shown in the table below.
Course Order |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Level |
Credits |
1 |
72141 |
Academic Writing |
5 |
20 |
2 |
72142 Or LIS502 |
Accessing Information Navigating and Using Information |
5 |
20 |
3 |
72170 Or LIS501 |
The Information Industry The Information Environment |
5 |
20 |
4 |
72171 Or LIS506 |
Library Systems and Processes Collection Management in Libraries |
5 |
20 |
5 |
72270 Or LIS603 |
Information Sources and Services Knowledge Organisation Systems |
6 |
20 |
6 |
72271 Or LIS601 |
User Education and Reference Skills Empowering People and Communities |
6 |
20 |
7 |
72272 Or LIS611 |
Cataloguing and Classification Cataloguing and Classification |
6 |
20 |
8 |
73213 |
Research Methods and Interpretation |
6 |
20 |
9 |
72370 Or LIS701 |
Information Issues Critical Perspectives for Library and Information Professionals |
7 |
20 |
10 |
72374 |
Social Informatics |
7 |
20 |
11 |
72371 Or LIS702 |
Policy and Planning for Information Services Strategy and Planning in Information Organisations |
7 |
20 |
12 |
74342 Or 74347 |
Research Paper Practicum |
7 |
20 |
What you will learn
When you achieve this qualification you will:
- know the principles of librarianship
- know how to use information technology to
manage information - have information and library, policy development and change management skills
- be able to deal with contemporary issues in the information services profession.
Career opportunities
This qualification will prepare you for a career at management level in a variety of library and information service roles like a librarian, an information specialist or records manager.
Professional recognition
This qualification is recognised by the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA) for the purposes of professional registration and is accredited by Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIMPA).
Availability
Our qualifications are delivered on either a Trimesterised or Open basis.
- Trimesterised qualifications have courses available to enrol in and study over set periods, three times a year - Trimester 1, 2 or 3.
- Open qualifications have courses available to enrol in and study every month throughout the year. Courses start on the first Monday of the month you select for enrolment.
Cost
- Course costs can be found on all course pages. The fees may increase annually.
- Qualification cost – to give you an idea of how much a qualification may cost in total over the duration of your studies, an approximate cost is provided for many of our qualifications. This is based on the required number of courses to complete the qualification and the average cost of those courses. It does not include annual administration fees, text books and course materials or external exam fees, and is subject to annual course fee increases.
Credits
Courses are assigned credits depending on how much time and effort is needed to complete their learning outcomes. In general, each credit represents approximately 10 hours of study time.
Delivery method
- Online – The course materials for online courses are delivered in an online format and all assignments are submitted online.
- Mixed – These courses are delivered using a mix of online and paper based course materials. This may include receiving paper course materials, submitting assignments online, or being required to participate in online forums and learning activities.
- Print Only - The course will be delivered using paper based courses materials, and assignments may need to be submitted in hard copy rather than online. This will depend on the course.
Whether courses are delivered online, on paper or a mixture of both, there may also be components such as workshops, noho marae, work experience and practicum to participate in. To find out what your course involves check the course information page.
EFTS
EFTS stands for equivalent full-time student. An EFTS is the study time required for each course and is used by the Tertiary Education Commission to decide if a course is part-time or full-time.
One year of full-time study is generally between 0.8 and 1.2 EFTS.
Level
You can tell how hard a course or qualification is by the level it is set at:
- Levels 1-4 are about the same as secondary school and basic trades training.
- Levels 5-7 are the same as university study.
Prerequisites
- Prerequisites are courses that must be completed before another course can be studied.
- Co-requisites are courses that can be studied at the same time as another course.
If a course has a specific prerequisite or co-requisite course, it will be listed on the course page under the title 'Prerequisites'. If no courses are listed, check the entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying for. Some courses require you to have studied at a particular level prior to enrolling.
Student loans
Not all qualifications or students are eligible for student loans. You will need to meet criteria such as studying a minimum number of credits over a specific study period. It is up to you to apply for a student loan via StudyLink - Open Polytechnic does not do this for you.
Information about student loans and eligibility
Study type
Our qualifications are delivered on either a Trimesterised or Open basis.
- Trimesterised qualifications have courses available to enrol in and study over set periods, three times a year - Trimester 1, 2 or 3. Some courses may not be available every Trimester, and some may run longer than the standard 16-18 week period.
- Open qualifications have courses available to enrol in and study every month throughout the year. Courses start on the first Monday of the month you select for enrolment.
Teaching weeks
Teaching weeks is the number of weeks that we teach a course. This differs from the enrolment period, which is based on the course start and end dates.
For example, a 20-week enrolment period will have 16 teaching weeks, followed by four weeks to accommodate marking, any extensions and reassessments, or exams.
Workload
The workload estimate given on a course page is calculated like this:
Number of credits x 10, divided by the number of teaching weeks for the course. The hours will be rounded up to nearest whole number.
Please note, this is a guide only. You may need more or less time for study, and you may also need to do more hours during assessment due dates or exams times.
-
Level7
-
Credits360
-
Study type
-
Cost$13,923 NZ Domestic
Not including any course materials or external exam fees.
-
Student loan
Available.
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