Bachelor of Library and Information Studies

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Programme update

(From 18 November 2025)

We have made changes to how you enrol. From February 2026 we will offer monthly start dates for courses in this programme.

Career opportunities

You must finish this qualification within nine years of your first enrolment. Unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Check the Study plan PDF to see the suggested order to study your courses. How long it will take you to complete the qualification will depend on whether you study one, two or three courses each trimester.

Qualification Structure

This programme includes 18 courses worth 20 credits each. There are 15 compulsory courses, and 3 elective courses.

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The Information Environment LIS501

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Navigating and Using Information LIS502

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Connecting with People and Communities LIS503

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Te Ao Māori in the Information Environment LIS504

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Introduction to Communication, Advocacy and Marketing LIS505

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Empowering People and Communities LIS601

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Designing Library and Information Services and Programmes LIS602

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Knowledge Organisation Systems LIS603

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Cultural Competencies in the Information Environment LIS604

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Research Methods and Interpretation 73213

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Critical Perspectives for Library and Information Professionals LIS701

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Strategy and Planning in Information Organisations LIS702

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Leadership and Advocacy for Information Professionals LIS703

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Library and Information Services Professional Practice LIS704

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Library and Information Studies Project LIS705

$890

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Elective Section 1: Select ONE Course

Collection Management in Libraries LIS506

$890

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Principles of Records Management LIS507

$890

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Elective Section 2: Select TWO Courses

Reader Development LIS606

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Services and Collections for Children and Teens LIS607

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Principles of Information Management LIS608

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Digital Asset Management LIS609

$890

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Archives Management LIS610

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Cataloguing and Classification LIS611

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Preservation and Digitisation LIS612

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How much time will you need each week for study?

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