If being surrounded by books and limitless information excites you, start your career as a library assistant. You'll be able to work effectively in a library team, assist in information gathering and enhance customer experiences everyday.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Use various databases and search techniques
Use effective communication to understand customer information needs
Provide useful information about access to resources and services
Deliver valuable library services to diverse customers
Assist in making the library a safe and healthy environment for teams and visitors
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Confidence to effectively assist a library team and enhance customer experiences
Good organisational skills and self-motivation
The ability to assist in information sourcing that meets customer needs
The ability to work with and troubleshoot various technologies
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Strong customer service skills
A curious nature and a love of sourcing and researching information
An interest in using digital technologies
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 12 high school level
TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. This helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Library Assistants issue, receive and shelve library items and maintain associated records.
28%
900 workers
47 years
$1,010
37 hours
Lower
86% female
Decline
Other jobs include: Library customer service assistant and information and technology assistant.
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Library and Information Services qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 14 Units of competency, including 5 core and 9 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
TAFE NSW Libraries
Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential
Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home
LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills
Student associations – get social with our student community
There are a total of 9 information sessions planned for this course. They'll take place at different locations across the state.
You can select a study option below to see the sessions available. Or you can view all sessions related to Government, Library and Legal Services