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Introduction to Library & information services

See yourself working in a library? Study a library course and you’ll launch a career that’s so much more than scanning book returns. 

An online library course in library and information studies will empower you to be the face of educational material and storytelling for your entire community. Help those who walk through the library doors access information that can change their lives.

Study librarianship with leading Australian universities through Open Universities Australia to explore areas such as archive courses and records management.

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Online library & information services subjects and short courses

University of Tasmania

Knowledge Management

PostgraduateTAS-JNB735

Study method
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Start dates
Starts 18 Nov 2024
University of South Australia

Introduction to the GLAM sector

UndergraduateUSA-HUMS1058

Study method
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Start dates
Starts 07 Apr 2025, 22 Sep 2025
University of South Australia

Narrating Objects, Art and Archives

UndergraduateUSA-HUMS3052

Study method
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Start dates
Starts 07 Apr 2025
Curtin University

Archives and Heritage Collections

PostgraduateCUR-INFM570

Study method
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Start dates
Starts 01 Sep 2025
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Online library & information services degrees

Charles Sturt University

For expertise in the classroom and the library

Study method
Online & on-campus
Curtin University

A course for professional careers in librarianship

Study method
Online & on-campus
Duration
1 year full time or part time equivalent
University of Tasmania

Graduate Certificate in Digital Health

PostgraduateTAS-EHL-GCE

Explore the internet’s role in health care

Study method
100% online
La Trobe University

Make a vital, behind-the-scenes contribution to healthcare

Study method
Online & on-campus
Duration
3 years full time or part time equivalent
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
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What are library & information services studies?

Library courses typically cover the nature of information and how it’s created, organised and distributed. 

Online library courses allow you to understand the discipline of librarianship. “What is that?” you ask. Well, it includes how to apply logical and rational processes to create innovative solutions for people using libraries. 

Library and information studies will also empower you to make educated decisions around which technologies are best suited to the creation and organisation of information. If you’re someone who appreciates preserving information and sharing it, this could be the path for you. 

Why should I study library or information management?

Studying librarianship or information management allows you to work in a field that empowers people through information. What’s more inspiring than that?

You’ll have the skills to help students research fields of study, young children develop interests through books, and the elderly maintain their levels of cognition through reading and absorbing information.

Information management can also lend itself to other fields of employment, should you decide that working in a library isn’t for you. You may end up using your acute knowledge of the delivery and storage of educational materials to work in content creation or teaching. 

Why should I study librarianship or information management online?

Online study allows you to learn on your terms. Study library and information services courses online through Open Universities Australia and you’ll have the flexibility to study when, where and how it suits you.

Study after hours while you work full-time or look after your children. Listen to lectures on your morning commute. Pause to take a break. Studying online puts you in the driver's seat of study. 

What can you do with a library degree?

While studying library and information services can certainly put you on the path for working as a librarian at the local library, there are a number of other areas you may end up using your skills in. From side-stepping to a different field to working your way into a niche area of librarianship, there are plenty of opportunities to align with your unique passions and goals. 

You may end up working as an audiovisual librarian, legal librarian, parliamentary librarian or reference librarian. If you’re keen to work with children, there’s also the option of becoming a childrens’ librarian. Opportunities as a cataloguer, information manager or web content specialist also exist. 

How do I know if I’m eligible to apply for a course?

Before starting an enrolment, it’s important to read the entry requirements for your chosen course to ensure that you’re eligible to apply. If you don’t quite meet the requirements, we may be able to help you find a pathway into your course through open-entry subjects, which anyone can study.

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