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OverviewAbout this course
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.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
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
Course outcomes
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
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
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 can be completed as part of a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
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
Note:
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.
Find Your Fit
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Library Assistant
Library Assistants issue, receive and shelve library items and maintain associated records.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
28%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
900 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
47 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$1,010
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
37 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
Lower
Gender share
86% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Decline
Other jobs include: Library customer service assistant and information and technology assistant.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate IV in Library and Information Services does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study1 Course
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Related study1 Course
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Your experience counts
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.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
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 - 5
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.
Assist with maintaining workplace safetyBSBWHS311
Consolidate and maintain library industry knowledgeBSBINS407
Search library and information databasesBSBINS404
Assist customers to access informationBSBINS406
TAFE NSW servicesFacilities and support
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
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