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Graduate Diploma of Library and Information Management (DGLM)

institution

University of South Australia * [sa]

school

School of Computer and Information Science

Head of School

Professor Andy Koronios

course description

The Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Management program has many outstanding features:

All courses can be completed totally online and studied from anywhere in the world. Study part-time or full-time it is your choice!

Applicants are required to hold a Bachelors degree or equivalent. Applicants who have completed the Graduate Certificate of Library and Information Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised higher education institution may be eligible for entry.

For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing subscores and minimum overall score of 6.5 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or

Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of at least two years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which English is commonly used, as determined by the University. Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of two or more years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the Program Director.

International students can undertake the program from their home country fully online and can apply to commence in 2012 via http://www.unisa.edu.au/applyonline/default.asp

The program has been developed with strong industry support and is designed for graduates to be “industry-ready.” To this end, students are required to undertake both an industry project and a fieldwork placement (or have an approved exemption). The majority of projects within the program have been put forward by industry from various states of Australia. While not a formal separate stream, the program has a Teacher-librarianship option that has been developed in collaboration with the Department of Education and Children's Services and the School Library Association of South Australia.

Industry based lecturers bring real-world experience to your studies. Credit and/or recognition of prior learning can be discussed on a one-to-one basis with the Program Director.

Applications
Applications via Gradstart http://www.satac.edu.au/

closing date for applications

contact details

For more Information
Moira Lawler
office: +61 8 8302 6955
fax: +61 8 830 23381
email: moira.lawler@unisa.edu.au
web: www.unisa.edu.au/bim

ALIA accreditation

This course offered by the University of South Australia is accredited by ALIA for a period of Five years, from 1 January 2012, subject to a satisfactory annual return being provided by UniSA and the right of ALIA to reassess the course on the occurrence of what, in ALIA's view, are exceptional circumstances, and in any event, once during that five-year period, and not later than January 2017.

Course Advisory Committee

The Course Advisory Committee is made up of local industry representatives who participate in reviewing and evaluating the course material and provides input into current trends in the industry.

The Course Advisory Committee meets twice times per year.

If you would like information about the committee, please contact the Chair of the Program Development Group: Mr Geoff Strempel, email: geoff.strempel@sa.gov.au

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