Graduate Certificate in Library and Information Leadership

OP7041

Our Graduate Certificate in Library and Information Leadership will prepare you for a range of leadership roles in libraries, archives or records management.

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    Level
    7
  •  
    Credits
    60
  •  
    Cost
    $2,670 NZ Domestic

    Not including any course materials or external exam fees.

  •  
    Student loan

    This programme can only be studied part-time.  It is not eligible for course-related costs, living costs or student allowances from StudyLink.

It is ideal if you work in management roles, or roles with a strategic focus designing and leading change. Roles you could work in include:

  • library manager
  • digital services manager
  • service delivery manager
  • archives director
  • records manager 
  • information manager.

When you complete this qualification you will be a confident, culturally competent, and collaborative leader. You will have the skill to empower and inspire people, communities and organisations to reach their potential. 

Study pathways

This qualification will prepare you to enter postgraduate diploma, masters and PhD qualifications in related areas such as:

  • information management
  • education
  • management 
  • community development.

Who is not eligible for this programme

You are not eligible to enter this qualification if you have one of the following, with majors in information and library studies:

  • Bachelor of Applied Science 
  • Bachelor of Arts.

You are also not eligible if you have completed two or more of the following courses:

  • 72370 Information Issues
  • 72371 Policy and Planning for Information Services
  • LIS701 Critical Perspectives for Library and Information Professionals
  • LIS702 Strategy and Planning in Information Organisations
  • LIS703 Leadership and Advocacy for Information Professionals.

Maximum Programme Completion Time

To be awarded the qualification, the programme must be completed in no more than 1.5 years of first enrolment, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

  •  
    Level
    7
  •  
    Credits
    60
  •  
    Cost
    $2,670 NZ Domestic

    Not including any course materials or external exam fees.

  •  
    Student loan

    This programme can only be studied part-time.  It is not eligible for course-related costs, living costs or student allowances from StudyLink.