This document provides an orientation for new students starting a Library Studies course. It outlines several changes to the curriculum, including a new school, course, and potential location. It provides information on credit transfer, RPL, work placements, and contacts. The document discusses the diploma requirements and core units. It also provides tips for successful study and adjustments to the new course format.
2. CHANGES THAT AFFECT
YOU
New School
New Course
New Location
Changes to curriculum organisation
Credit transfer
RPL
Work placement
Contacting me
4. TIMETABLE
CHANGES/INFORMATION
Copyright unit
Technology unit
Importance of checking information
Absence in September /October
5. CHANGES TO TIMETABLE
Students are responsible for making sure they turn up at the right
class
If in doubt ask
The new scheduling will take some adapting but you still need to
check when you are required.
6. UNIVERSITY OF BALLARAT
CONTACTS
Deirdre Wilmott 53278053
• Email d.wilmott@ballarat.edu.au
SEA (School administration) Angela Bell 53279722
• a.bell@ballarat.edu.au
Dean of School Dr John McDonald
Deputy Dean. Dr Jennifer Jones-O’Neil
7. S C H O O L O F E D U C AT I O N A N D
ARTS-HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL
SCIENCES
School page
• http://www.ballarat.edu.au/schools/education-and-arts/humanities-
and-social-sciences
Student resources
• http://www.ballarat.edu.au/schools/education-and-arts/student-
resources
8. LIBRARY CENTRAL
Most information will be posted on Moodle shell Library Central
about
changes to timetable
my absences or availability
Job opportunities
Contacting students
9. MT HELEN TRANSFER
JUNE 2013 (Maybe)
Classes will be held at Mt Helen when I transfer out
(If I don’t retire/leave/fall off a horse/win tatts)
Will advise during the year
10. DIPLOMA OF LIBRARY AND
INFORMATION SERVICES
Total number of units = 19
7 core units plus
12 elective units of which:
9 units must be from Group A and/or Group B elective units below
3 units may be from Group A, B and/or C and/or from a Certificate
IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level qualification in any endorsed
Training Package or accredited course.
11. LIBRARY QUALIFICATION
Note: To meet Library Technician skill requirements, at least 7
elective units must be from Group A.
AT least 750 hours
BUT To meet ALIA (AUSTRALIAN LIBRARY
ASSOCIATION) requirements will be 800+
12. ARCHIVIST AND MUSEUM
QUALIFICATION
SAME core 7 units
CUL11 Library, Information and Cultural Services Training
Package supports the many different ways that people currently
undertake paid and unpaid work in
galleries, libraries, archives, records and museums
Those undertaking the Events section, could consider work in
Museums
13. D I P L O M A O F L I B R A RY A N D
I N F O R M AT I O N S E RV I C E S - C O R E
UNITS
BSBCUS501B Manage quality customer service
BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace
BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness
CULIND401A Consolidate and maintain industry knowledge
CULINL601A Extend own information literacy skills to locate information
CULRSK501A Monitor compliance with copyright and licence requirements
TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group based learning
14. DIPLOMA OF LIBRARY AND
INFORMATION SERVICES -
CORE UNITS LIBRARY
You need at least 7 out of 8
• CULICM601A Contribute to collection management
• CULINL501A Promote literature and reading
• CULINM401A Complete a range of cataloguing activities
• CULINM502A Provide subject access and classify material
• CULINM503A Use and monitor advanced functions of integrated library
management
• systems
• CULINS402A Obtain information from external and networked sources
• CULINS403A Search library and information databases
• CULINS501A Research and analyse information to meet customer needs
15. ELECTIVE
BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness
and
CULDMT301A Provide multimedia support
ICAWEB201A Use social media tools for collaboration and
engagement
ICAICT308A Use advanced features of computer applications
16. Or
ELECTIVE
CUSGEN05B Make presentations
TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs
CULEVP503A Develop and promote activities, events and public programs
17. COURSE ORGANISATION
Eight “super units”
Attend approximately 3 weekends per super unit
Complete 4 units per semester
Finish in two years
Less repetition in the course
Access to teacher during study period
Fits in with semester schedules
18. ISSUES
You need to be careful of census date if you withdraw as you will
lose money for all 3 units.
Assignments will be larger
Less elective options
19. RPL(RECOGNITION OF
PRIOR LEARNING)
Must address Critical aspects for assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate competency in this unit
You must provide satisfactory evidence that you can do these
things .
You cannot just send a letter from your supervisor saying you
work in a library
20. CREDIT TRANSFER
If you already have 3 units Certificate 4 or higher, you may use
these as electives as long as theya re current.
All returning students have been given Credit Transfer to the new
course as much as possible
There is no charge for credit transfers.
21. WITHDRAWAL
Withdraw by the census date or no money return for all 3 units
Advise teacher as soon as possible and sign form or money will
not be returned
If all work is not submitted you will be withdrawn not given a not
competent which means no resubmission
22. RESUBMISSION
All students are entitled to ONE resubmission for an assignment
All assignments must be deemed competent for a student to be
graded competant
23. IF UNITS ARE WITHDRAWN
If you withdraw and have attended classes, logged into Moodle or
participated, hours will be accredited to the University.
You will only get a portion of your money back
If through withdrawals and CN’s you are subsidised as a student
for more than 1100 hours any further study will be at full fee.
CN’s are counted as full hours
24. BACHELOR OF ARTS
Negotiations are still in place to combine the Diploma with a Bachelor
of Arts
Diploma will become the first year of a Bachelor of Arts
Will include to Bachelor of Arts Units
HECS will be available
Will probably allow enrolments through TAFE as well
You can drop out with a Diploma or continue with Bachelor of ARTS.
25. BACHELOR OF ARTS
Offers pathway in BA
Guarantee of a place in BA
Completion of Diploma/Degree in two years
Pathways to post graduate qualifications in Museum and Library
studies
26. CAREER PATHS
Diploma offers careers in
Archives
Records
Museums
Libraries
• National
• State
• Academic
• Special
• Schools
• Public
27. BACHELOR OF ARTS UNITS
RESEARCH PRACTICES
• History or Film unit
• Research practices unit
INFORMATION LITERACY
• Literature unit
28. STUDY TIPS
Don’t panic Don’t panic Don’t panic
Don’t fall into Depression
If you do not understand ASK (chances are other people don’t understand either)
Make sure you have family and work support.
Access to technology ( before the kids)
Let someone else cook on Saturdays and Sundays
Quiet time to study
Find a study buddy who can share the pain
29. STUDY TIPS
Give yourself time
Plan your work schedule so that you can complete assignments on
time
Read requirements of the assignment carefully and make sure you
understand what is needed
If you will be late ask.
Keep copies of work in two palces
30. COMPUTER UP TO DATE
It is your responsibility to
Use compatible software when submitting assignments
Keep your computers free from virus’s
Keep your software up to date ( Java Etcetera)
Backup your work
Store your work so that children, cats, dogs, husbands, friends, partners
work IT etcetera, cannot destroy it, mutilate it, change it or deface it
31. DROPBOX
www.dropbox.com
Download app to any computer
Login
Share files with other people using email address.
Access file on any computer
Store files in the cloud
32. PAPERLESS COURSE
All assignments through Moodle
No acceptance of email assignments (without Prior negotiation)
All feedback electronic
Use of non paper resources as much as possible
All communication electronic (or Voice)
33. PASSWORDS
It is your responsibility to make sure all passwords work BEFORE
class.
Log into Moodle a week before class starts
Go over to the library and check passwords and access
Wireless does not work in classroom. If you use your own laptop
make sure you have your own Internet access
34. PLAGIARISM
There is lots of material about plagiarism
Plagiarism can be intentional or unintentional
ALWAYS cite where you got information ( not just quotes or
paraphrasing)
Always acknowledge other people’s contribution
35. STUDENT CONTACT
Make sure that the email listed in all Moodle courses is current.
If you must use the student email (not recommended) make sure
you regularly clear it out.
Make sure Student Administration have your current address,
phone contact and email contact.
36. GET TO KNOW YOU
Meet through location
Introduction
Make a lunch date
New Student/ Old Student
Join in groups
• Hate/Love technology
• Hate/Love travel
• Scared/ Can’t wait to study