New Zealand Diploma in Library and Information Studies
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Subject area
Librarianship and Information Management
Qualification
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Entry requirements
None.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide library and information service providers with people who are able to develop, organise and maintain library services, spaces, digital technologies and collections.
They will know how to utilise Māori information and knowledge with respect for Te Ao Māori (the Māori world) and with regard to the Treaty partnership. They will have skills in multiple literacies and will be able to assist clients to meet their information needs.
The qualification is intended for people working across the library and information sector (including public, school, tertiary, national and special libraries). It will also meet the needs of people who have work or study experience in another sector and who are now planning a career in libraries or related information industry.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Librarianship, Information Management and Curatorial Studies at this level can earn:
$92,000
Median earnings one year after study
$100,000
Median earnings two years after study
($1)
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
67%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
AUT International Excellence Scholarship - South Asia
Value:
NZD$5,000Contribution to fees
AUT International Excellence Scholarship- Southeast Asia
Value:
$5000 NZDContribution to fees
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (04) 913 5300
Fax: (04) 913 5308
Email: customerservices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Web: http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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