Libraries, Archives and Information Services…

Key Details

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Staff currently working in either the libraries, archives or records management sectors who desire a qualification to prove work-based competency.

The Level 3 Diploma is designed for staff who have a minimum of 2 years experience of working in a library or information unit.

You must be currently employed in the Libraries, Archives or Records Management sector.

The course is delivered in the workplace. Online support material is also available via Onefile e-portfolio system.

You will need to complete four mandatory units and a range of optional units (up to 27 credits):

Approaches to the organisation of information and/or material
Supporting users to make use of digital resources
Creating and maintaining a user-focussed environment
Helping users to obtain access to information and/or material
Promoting Libraries, Archives and Information Services
Providing induction and orientation activities for users
Engaging with the wider community
Family History
Health Information
Local Studies
Palaeography
Reader Development
Allocating and checking work in a team
Developing productive working relationships with colleagues
Issuing information and/or material
Leading a team
Locating and replacing information and/or material
Managing own resources and professional development
Protecting, securing and copying information and/or material
Understanding the Libraries, Archives and Information Services environment
Understanding the Libraries, Archives and Information Service organisation
Up to 21 credits can be brought forward from the Level 2 certificate and used towards this qualification.