Hong Kong Library Association

1. Hong Kong Library Association Education and Career Forum Linda Lee College Senior Lecturer HKU SPACE August 15, 2009

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

3. Library and Information Science Education & Training 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

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 byHKU SPACE & CSU Entry requirement Form 6-7 level, or equivalent Bachelor of Applied Science (Library & Information Management) Duration3 years Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Library & Information Management) Entry requirement A bachelor degree, or equivalent DurationApprox. 2.5 years Entry requirement A LIS Bachelor degree, or a Graduate Diploma in LIS, or equivalent Master of Applied Science (Library & Information Management) Duration 2 years

6. Programmes in Library Science Certificate for Library Assistants (with HKLA since 1964) Entry requirement5 passes, including English, at grade E or above in HKCEE, or equivalent Duration 9 months Diploma in Teacher Librarianship (supported by Faculty of Education, HKU) 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 Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management (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 Short courses in DDC, LC, non-print materials & etc.

8. Programmes in Archives Studies Introduction to Archives Management (with HKAS) Duration12 contact hours (8 sessions x 1.5 hours) Executive Certificate in Archives Management Entry requirementA Bachelor Degree is preferred Duration 60 contact hours (20 sessions X 3 hours) Postgraduate Certificate in Archival Studies (with EASTICA) Entry requirementA Bachelor Degree, and in the employ of an archival institution, or have archives and records related experience. Duration 1 months (full-time)

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

10. Executive Certificate Programmes Executive Certificate in Records Management Entry requirementA Bachelor Degree is preferred Duration 60 contact hours (20 sessions X 3 hours) 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)

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

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

13. Information and Enquiry • Web site:http://hkuspace.hku.hk/clst • then click Library and Information Science • Diploma in Teacher Librarianship • Master of Applied Science (Library and Information Management) • Ms Angie Ng (Tel: 2587 3223) angie.ng@hkuspace.hku.hk • Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Library and Information Management) • Bachelor of Applied Science (Library and Information Management) • Ms Edith Au (Tel: 2587 3268) edith.au@hkuspace.hku.hk • Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management • Ms Agnes Au (Tel: 3762 0051) agnes.au@hkuspace.hku.hk

14. Information and Enquiry • 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 Ms Helen Cheung (Tel: 2587 3222) hy.cheung@hkuspace.hku.hk

15. THANK YOU !