Abstract for presentation at ALIA National Library and Information Technicians Conference 2007

What's in it for me? - The Advanced Diploma of Library/Information Services

  • Mrs Trish Dally, Australia
  • Jay Lamont, Australia
  • Jane Davidson, Australia
  • Loris Sanderson, Australia
  • Debra Hardy, Australia
  • Kay Cole, Australia
  • Mrs Monique Den Holder, Australia
  • Objectives
    Clarify the obscure nature of this new qualification within the current library technician course
    Encourage input from practising library technicians about electives that would add value to their working life
    Explore the value of this qualification for continued professional development, improved job prospects and enhanced articulation to degree courses in information sciences
    Discuss the likelihood of the Advanced Diploma qualification becoming the standard for ALIA recognition of library technicians

    Intended outcomes
    As above

    Intended audience
    Qualified (or almost qualified) library technicians including those who graduated many years ago with an Associate Diploma or earlier qualification

    Activities for participants
    Small group brainstorming
    Discussion
    Question time
    Role play

    Conference Organiser - ICMS Pty Ltd