Certificate IV in Library and Information Services

This course will help you launch your career in the library, information and cultural services industry.

You’ll develop industry-specific skills and gain a broad knowledge base for a wide variety of contexts.

You will learn to:

retrieve information maintain catalogues provide multimedia support help customers access information analyse and evaluate information use social media tools for engagement.

You’ll also develop essential and transferable skills including evaluation, planning and problem solving.

You will be prepared to provide leadership and guidance to others.

To be awarded BSB42115 Certificate IV in Library and Information Services, a student must successfully complete a total of fifteen (15) units of competency, comprising of:

• six (6) core units, and;
• nine (9) elective units, of which:
• five (5) elective units must be selected from Group A;
• two (2) elective units must be selected from Group A and/or Group B;
• two (2) elective units may be selected from Group A, B and/or Group C or from any currently endorsed training package or accredited course at Certificate III, IV or Diploma level.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

CORE UNITS

• BSBCUS301 - Deliver and monitor a service to customers
• BSBIPR401 - Use and respect copyright
• BSBLDR403 - Lead team effectiveness
• BSBLIB303 - Provide multimedia support
• BSBLIB402 - Consolidate and maintain industry knowledge
• BSBWHS401 - Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements

ELECTIVE UNITS

Group A

• BSBLIB403 - Complete a range of cataloguing activities
• BSBLIB404 - Use integrated library management systems
• BSBLIB405 - Assist customers to access information
• BSBLIB406 - Obtain information from external and networked sources
• BSBLIB407 - Search library and information databases

Group B

• BSBEBU401 - Review and maintain a website
• ICTWEB201 - Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement

Group C

• ICTICT203 - Operate application software packages

Imported

• BSBLIB503 - Develop and promote activities, events and public programs

UNITS IN TRANSITION:

The following unit/s will not be offered to prospective students. These units are only available for current/continuing students.

Group A

• BSBLIB201 - Assist with circulation services

Group C

• BSBLIB305 - Use established cataloguing tools

Imported

• BSBLIB202 - Process information resource orders

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.