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Hong Kong Library Association
Education and Career Forum
Ruby Lee
HKU SPACE
August 19, 2006
HKU SPACE
• School of Professional and Continuing Education, The University of Hong Kong
• An extension arm of HKU to provide – quality professional and continuing
education – at sub-degree, diploma, degree and
postgraduate levels
Library and Information Science Education & Training
• Under the Division of Information Technology
• With a history of almost 40 years• Supported by
– Director of Studies: Dr. L. B. Kan
– HKLA/HKTLA/HKAS
– Academics and Professionals
– Overseas Universities and Academics
LIS Courses (I)
• Certificate Course for Library Assistants [with HKLA] since 1964
• Diploma in Librarianship [HKLA] / Graduate Diploma [CSU] since 1980/1990
• Diploma in Library and Information Science/ BA (LIS) [CSU] since 1993
• Master of Applied Science (LIM) [CSU] since 1996
LIS Courses (II)
• Diploma in Teacher Librarianship [Faculty of Education, HKU] since 2000
• Archives and Records Management courses [HK Archives Society] since 2000
• Higher Diploma in Library and Information Studies (full-time) since 2001
LIS Courses (III)
• Short courses
• Refresher training courses for Teacher Librarians [EMB] from 2002
• Postgraduate Certificate in Archival Studies [EASTICA] from Jan 2003
Certificate Courses for Library Assistants
• a joint programme with the Hong Kong Library Association (HKLA)
• since 1964• a sub-professional course for
library assistants• one English and one Chinese classes• part-time evenings + practical
Course Structure (Cert for LA)
Four Parts:1. Library Routines and Methods2. General Library Principles and
Practice3. Children’s and School Libraries4. Practical Work and Visits to Libraries
(Some weekday evenings and or Sat mornings and/or afternoons)
Cert for LA
• Entrance Requirements– pass in 5 HKCEE subjects, including English &
Chinese– or equivalent– Priority will be given to those working in libraries
• September – June • Tuesdays 6:30-9:30pm• Fee (2006): $5,150
• Further Study: Dip LIS/BA (LIS)
Diploma in Teacher Librarianship
• To provide school librarians with the professional knowledge and skills on:
– library and information science– analyzing information needs for teachers and
learners– the use of information and learning resource
according to curriculum objectives
• 13 modules to be completed in 2 years
Course Structure (Dip TL)
Year 1 No. of contact hours
1. Teacher Librarianship 15
2. Building Collections 15
3. The Reading Culture School 15
4. Library Automation 15
5. Information Sources & Services 15
6. Literacy & Technology (Part A) 15
7. Organizing Collections 45
Course Structure (Dip TL)
Year 2 No. of contact hours
8. Literacy & Technology (Part B) 15
9. Mentorship 15
10. Literature for Children and Young Adults
15
11 to 13. Three Elective module-Knowledge Management
-Digital Libraries
-Information Retrieval
-Advanced Cataloguing and Classifications
-Other hot topics
15 * 3
Diploma in Teacher Librarianship
• Entrance Requirements– Have a Teacher Certificate or equivalent
qualification and a minimum of two years teaching experience
– *Newly appointed Teacher Librarians, Serving Teacher Librarians or Subject Teachers
– Supporting document certifying the applicant is a Teacher Librarian will be an advantage.
Note: All New Teacher Librarians should apply through the EMB Training Calendar.
Diploma in Teacher Librarianship
• Commencing Oct/Nov 2006• 3 to 6 hours per week• Full time on Tuesdays and Saturdays and in weekday e
venings• Fee (2006):
Year 1 $10,000 and Year 2 $10,000
• Further Study: BA (LIS) / MAS (LIM)
• Information seminar: 20 Sept 2006 (Wed) 7-9pm [Rm S202, 2/F, Admiralty Centre]
Higher Diploma for Library and Information Studies
• a full-time course for Form 5 / Form 7 graduates
• under the SPACE Community College• vocational, sub-professional training• library and information support staff in
libraries, information agencies and organizations
HD for LIS
• A Full-time programme
• Subjects: – library and information studies subjects– IT subjects– Management subjects– Practical, study visits, and work placement
(Y2 & Y3)
– generic subjects
Programme Structure (HDLIS)
• English• Chinese & Putonghua• Basic IT Skills• Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Generic Skills SubjectsGeneric Skills Subjects
Specialism Subjects
• Foundation in Library & Information Studies • Collection Maintenance and Preservation• Library Public Services• Information Literacy • Ordering & Receipt of Print and Non-print
Materials • Bibliographic Control • Usage and Maintenance of Multimedia
Equipment• Library Promotion, Publicity, Exhibitions and
Displays
Year 1Year 1
Specialism Subjects
• Basic Reference Skills• Ordering Serials & Electronic Materials • Organisation of Knowledge : Introduction t
o Classification Schemes• Descriptive Cataloguing • Information Storage & Retrieval, Databases• Subject Access: Introduction to Subject Hea
ding• User Education and Training • Occupational Health and Safety • Work Placement 1• Elective x 2
Year 2Year 2
Specialism Subjects
• Interlibray Lending and Co-operation • Collection Development and Management • Selection , Acquisition & Processing of Chine
se Materials • Cataloguing Procedures and Operations • Information access for User Groups • Management Skills for Libraries• Work Placement 2 • Elective x 2
Year 3Year 3
Specialism Subjects
• Advanced Desktop Publishing for Library Technicians
• Business Information Sources• Chinese Information Sources• HTML:Create Your Own Web Pages• Record Management and Archives• Services to Children and Young Adults• Special Libraries• Technology in Libraries• Basic Business Communication Skills• Effective Workplace Relationships
ElectivesElectives
Special Features
Site visits enable you to share the knowledge of experienced information practitioners
Problem-based learning components allow you to manage your own learning in an independent way
Work placement in Yrs 2 & 3 give you the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of working in libraries and turning classroom theory into practice
The college organizes these job placements for you
Student Members Students are eligible for student membership
Associate Members Upon graduation and employment in libraries or other information organizations
HD for LIS
• Fees (2006):– Year 1 - $40,000– Year 2 - $45,000– Year 3 - $47,000
• Further Study:– BA (LIS)
Para-ProfessionalLevel Certificate for
Library Assistants
Secondary School Graduates
Diploma in Library and Information Science
Post-secondaryGraduates
ProfessionalLevel
University Graduates
Diploma in Librarianship (HKLA, SPACE)CSU Graduate Diploma of Applied Science(Library & Information Management)
CSU Bachelor of Arts(Library & Information Science)
Higher Degree Level
CSU Master of Applied Science(Library & Information Management)
Library and Information Science Graduates
Library and Information Science Education Opportunities at HKU SPACE
CSU = Charles Sturt University, Australia
Higher Diplomain
Libraryand
Information Studies
Certificate inLibrary and Information Studies
Advanced Certificate inLibrary and Information Studies
Higher Diploma inLibrary and Information Studies
For More Information
• Web site:http://hkuspace.hku.hk/
• HD LISMs. Shirley Kong (Tel: 2809 9836)Email: [email protected]
• Certificate for Library AssistantMs. Edith Au (Tel: 2587 3268)Email: [email protected]
• Diploma in Teacher LibrariansMs. Angie Ng (Tel: 2587-3223)Email: [email protected]
THANK YOU
