ALIA education

Library technician

What qualifications do you need?

The Diploma course is competency-based and is developed from the National Museums and Library / Information Training Package - you can choose your electives with an IT, public library, corporate library or school library focus.

Where can you study?

1. View the complete list of ALIA-accredited library technician courses
   ... courses are listed by state and then institution


2. Think about your preferred method of learning
   ... do you want to study full-time, part-time, face to face, online, externally or in a combination of these modes


3. Review the course structure
   ...content, assessment, cost, length of course


4. Decide which course, delivery mode, location best meets your needs


5. Contact the institution direct with any queries and to enrol

Still unsure? Contact ALIA

What will you do?

You will usually work under the supervision of a librarian and have a strong focus and vital role in customer service.

Typical tasks may include

• focussing on operational and technical aspects of library and information:
  • assist with loan and reference queries at the counter and by phone
  • assist with internet and online database searches
  • maintain library resources, records and sytems
  • enter and edit data into computerised databases
  • operate photocopier
  • arrange inter-library loans
  • develop and present promotional programs, including displays and library tours
  • undertake copy cataloguing and classification
• at a senior level - supervise other library or clerical staff; manage a small library or information service or head a section in a large library or information

ALIA Membership

Join ALIA to take advantage of a diverse range of services and benefits provided exclusively for ALIA members.

Members in the Personal (library technician) category

• hold an ALIA-recognised library technician qualification
• may apply for positions advertised at library technician level
• use the post-nominal ALIATec while a financial member of the Association
• may elect to join ALIA's professional development scheme at any time during a financial year ... there is no additional fee to join the PD scheme - it is a benefit of personal membership.
• may in time be eligible to apply for the distinction of Associate Fellow

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