In the 21^st century, the library field is undergoing numerous changes that are redefining the traditional roles of and job opportunities for information professionals. Factors responsible for the changing nature of library field include the emergence of new technologies, changing user expectations, etc. In order to respond to the ongoing changes, the HKU SPACE collaborated with the Charles Sturt University, Australia (CSU) delivers the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of information studies for the prospective information professionals to equip their skills to meet the increasingly needs from diverse users.  The programmes are conducted in distance learning mode supplemented by local tutorials. The qualification awarded has the full recognition by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and internationally by other professional bodies such as American Library Association (ALA) as a librarian.

This is the entry level programme. Local tutorials are led by prominent and experienced professionals in the field.

Programme Commencement: 13 November 2023
Application Deadline: 9 September 2023

Programme structure (Total 192 points)

Core Subjects (96 points) (8 points per subject, unless otherwise specified)

• INF109 BIS Intensive Introductory Learning (0 points)
• INF111 Introduction to the Information Professions (16 points)
• INF200 Supervision and Management #
• INF209 Metadata for Resource Discovery
• INF210 Collections
• INF211 Information Sources and Services #
• INF218 Providing Access to Information #
• INF219 Web Publishing for Information Agencies #
• INF220 Professional Study Visit (4 points) #
• INF221 Planning for Professional Placement (2 points) #
• INF222 Professional Placement (2 points) #
• INF303 The Information Society
• INF305 Professional Learning and Networking
• INF321 Introduction to Research

Elective Subjects (96 points) (8 points per subject) (Select 12 subjects)

• There are over 20 elective subjects. For details, please refer to Charles Sturt University's website. (https://study.csu.edu.au/courses/library-information-studies/bachelor-information-studies)

Remark: Specialisation is not offered to HK students.

Exemption (Subject to review by CSU)

Exemption may be granted to applicants who graduated from:

Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management (HDLIM)
-- 40 points for core subjects
-- 64 points for elective subjects
(The core subjects with # will be exempted.)

Diploma in Teacher Librarianship
-- 16 points for core subjects
-- 16 points for elective subjects

Certificate for Library Assistants
-- 4 points for core subjects
-- 16 points for elective subjects

Assessment method

Assessments are mainly based on assignments. If students fail a subject, they have to re-take the subject in a session where the subject is being offered. 

Application Code	2155-LB007A	-

Duration

• - 48 months for non-Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management graduates
  - 24 months for Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management graduates

Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance

This is an exempted course under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.

Application Fee

HK$150 non-refundable

Course Fee

• HK$25,200 per 16 points subject; HK$12,600 per 8 points subject; HK$6,300 per 4 points subject; HK$3,150 per 2 points subject.
  
  HK$138,600 (for HDLIM graduates)
  HK$302,400 (for Non HDLIM graduates)
  Actual course fee will be assessed on the number of subjects required.
  
  * Course fee is subjected to review at the time of enrolment
  
  The tuition fee is paid by subjects per session (3 sessions in a year).