1 Hong Kong Library Association Dr. Lawrence Tam HKU SPACE August 16, 2008 Education and Career Forum

2 HKU SPACE An extension arm of HKU to provide quality professional and continuing education at sub-degree, diploma, degree and postgraduate levels

3 More than 40 years Supported by HK Library Association (HKAL) HK Teacher Librarians Association (HKTLA) HK Archives Society (HKAS) EASTICA Charles Sturt University, Australia (CSU) Local and overseas universities and academics Library and Information Science Education & Training

4 Academic Service Support Teaching Laboratory – Mok Yip Shui Hung Learning Resource Centre HKU SPACE online total e-learning solution (SOUL) The University of Hong Kong Libraries

5 Programmes jointly offered by HKU SPACE & CSU Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Library & Information Management) Master of Applied Science (Library & Information Management) Entry requirement Form 6-7 level, or equivalent Bachelor of Applied Science (Library & Information Management) Duration 3 years Entry requirement A bachelor degree, or equivalent Entry requirement A LIS Bachelor degree, or a Graduate Diploma in LIS, or equivalent Duration Approx. 2.5 years Duration 2 years

6 Programmes in Library Science Diploma in Teacher Librarianship Certificate for Library Assistants (with HKLA since 1964) (supported by Faculty of Education, HKU) Entry requirement 5 passes, including English, at grade E or above in HKCEE, or equivalent Duration 9 months Entry requirement A teacher certificate or equivalent (subject to Education Bureau’s requirements if sponsored by EDB) Duration 2 years

7 Programmes in Library Science Short courses in DDC, LC, non-print materials & etc. Higher Diploma in Library and Information Studies (full-time programme) Entry requirement Year 1 entry: 3 passes in the HKCEE plus Level 2 or above in Chinese and English in HKCEE, or equivalent Year 2 entry: 5 passes in HKCEE (including English and Chinese); and a pass in 1 AL subject or 2 AS subjects in HKALE Duration 3 years

8 Entry requirement A Bachelor Degree, and in the employ of an archival institution, or have archives and records related experience. Entry requirement A Bachelor Degree is preferred Programmes in Archives Studies Introduction to Archives Management Executive Certificate in Archives Management Postgraduate Certificate in Archival Studies (with HKAS) (with EASTICA) Duration 60 contact hours (20 sessions X 3 hours) Duration 1 months (full-time) Duration 12contact hours (8 sessions x 1.5 hours)

9 Entry requirement A Bachelor Degree is preferred Executive Certificate Programmes Executive Certificate in Knowledge Management Entry requirement A Bachelor Degree is preferred Duration 60 contact hours (20 sessions X 3 hours) Executive Certificate in Digital Library / Information Centre Management Duration 66 contact hours (22 sessions X 3 hours)

10 Entry requirement A Bachelor Degree is preferred Executive Certificate Programmes Executive Certificate in Business Information Research, Management and Development Entry requirement A Bachelor Degree is preferred Duration 60 contact hours (20 sessions X 3 hours) Executive Certificate in Records Management Duration 60 contact hours (20 sessions X 3 hours)

11 Para-Professional Level Certificate for Library Assistants Secondary School Graduates Diploma in Library and Information Science Post-secondary Graduates Professional Level University Graduates Diploma in Librarianship (HKLA, SPACE) / CSU Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Library & Information Management) CSU Bachelor of Applied Science (Library & Information Management) Higher Degree Level CSU Master of Applied Science (Library & Information Management) Library and Information Science Graduates CSU = Charles Sturt University, Australia Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management Certificate in Library and Information Management Advanced Certificate in Library and Information Management Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management Library and Information Science Education Opportunities at HKU SPACE

12 Career Prospects Education Industry Commerce & Public Sector Services Health Institution Education Universities Libraries College Libraries School libraries Medical libraries in hospitals Medical libraries in universities Information consultancy Special libraries in architectural, law, accounting & business industry Publishing Book selling Newspaper, Media & TV Public records & Archives Public libraries Government Museums Special libraries in private or public companies Medical Informatics Records Management Business Information Research & Management Company Records Management Knowledge Management LIS Qualifications

13  Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Library and Information Management)  Bachelor of Applied Science (Library and Information Management) Ms Edith Au (Tel: )  Diploma in Teacher Librarianship  Master of Applied Science (Library and Information Management) Ms Angie Ng (Tel: ) Information and Enquiry Information and Enquiry  Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management Ms Agnes Au (Tel: ) Web site: then click Library and Information Science

14  Postgraduate Certificate in Archival Studies  Executive Certificate in Digital Library / Information Centre Management  Executive Certificate in Business Information Management, Research and Development  Executive Certificate in Archives Management  Executive Certificate in Knowledge Management  Executive Certificate in Records Management  Certificate for Library Assistants  Introduction to Archives Management  Short Courses Information and Enquiry Information and Enquiry Ms Anita Hung (Tel: )

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