This document provides an orientation for new students starting a Library Studies course. It outlines several changes to the curriculum, including a new school, course, and potential location. It provides contacts, timetable information, and details about the Diploma of Library and Information Services qualification. The document gives an overview of the course structure and units, as well as information about RPL, credit transfer, withdrawals, and potential pathways to a Bachelor of Arts degree. It concludes with some study tips.

1. LIBRARY STUDIES
ORIENTATION
2013

2. CHANGES THAT AFFECT
YOU
 New School
 New Course
 New Location
 Changes to curriculum organisation
 Credit transfer
 RPL
 Work placement
 Contacting me

3. SHIFT HAPPENS
 Youtube

4. TIMETABLE
CHANGES/INFORMATION
 Copyright unit
 Technology unit
 Importance of checking information
 Absence in September /October

5. CHANGES TO TIMETABLE
 Students are responsible for making sure they turn up at the right
class
 If in doubt ask
 The new scheduling will take some adapting but you still need to
check when you are required.

6. UNIVERSITY OF BALLARAT
CONTACTS
 Deirdre Wilmott 53278053
• Email d.wilmott@ballarat.edu.au
 SEA (School administration) Angela Bell 53279722
• a.bell@ballarat.edu.au
 Dean of School Dr John McDonald
 Deputy Dean. Dr Jennifer Jones-O’Neil

7. S C H O O L O F E D U C AT I O N A N D
ARTS-HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL
SCIENCES
 School page
• http://www.ballarat.edu.au/schools/education-and-arts/humanities-
and-social-sciences
 Student resources
• http://www.ballarat.edu.au/schools/education-and-arts/student-
resources

8. LIBRARY CENTRAL
 Most information will be posted on Moodle shell Library Central
about
 changes to timetable
 my absences or availability
 Job opportunities
 Contacting students

9. MT HELEN TRANSFER
 JUNE 2013 (Maybe)
 Classes will be held at Mt Helen when I transfer out
 (If I don’t retire/leave/fall off a horse/win tatts)
 Will advise during the year

10. DIPLOMA OF LIBRARY AND
INFORMATION SERVICES
 Total number of units = 19
 7 core units plus
 12 elective units of which:
 9 units must be from Group A and/or Group B elective units below
 3 units may be from Group A, B and/or C and/or from a Certificate
IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level qualification in any endorsed
Training Package or accredited course.

11. LIBRARY QUALIFICATION
 Note: To meet Library Technician skill requirements, at least 7
elective units must be from Group A.
 AT least 750 hours
 BUT To meet ALIA (AUSTRALIAN LIBRARY
ASSOCIATION) requirements will be 800+

12. ARCHIVIST AND MUSEUM
QUALIFICATION
 SAME core 7 units
 CUL11 Library, Information and Cultural Services Training
Package supports the many different ways that people currently
undertake paid and unpaid work in
galleries, libraries, archives, records and museums
 Those undertaking the Events section, could consider work in
Museums

13. D I P L O M A O F L I B R A RY A N D
I N F O R M AT I O N S E RV I C E S - C O R E
UNITS
 BSBCUS501B Manage quality customer service
 BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace
 BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness
 CULIND401A Consolidate and maintain industry knowledge
 CULINL601A Extend own information literacy skills to locate information
 CULRSK501A Monitor compliance with copyright and licence requirements
 TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group based learning

14. DIPLOMA OF LIBRARY AND
INFORMATION SERVICES -
CORE UNITS LIBRARY
 You need at least 7 out of 8
• CULICM601A Contribute to collection management
• CULINL501A Promote literature and reading
• CULINM401A Complete a range of cataloguing activities
• CULINM502A Provide subject access and classify material
• CULINM503A Use and monitor advanced functions of integrated library
management
• systems
• CULINS402A Obtain information from external and networked sources
• CULINS403A Search library and information databases
• CULINS501A Research and analyse information to meet customer needs

15. ELECTIVE
 BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness
and
 CULDMT301A Provide multimedia support
 ICAWEB201A Use social media tools for collaboration and
engagement
 ICAICT308A Use advanced features of computer applications

16. Or
ELECTIVE
 CUSGEN05B Make presentations
 TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs
 CULEVP503A Develop and promote activities, events and public programs

17. COURSE ORGANISATION
 Eight “super units”
 Attend approximately 3 weekends per super unit
 Complete 4 units per semester
 Finish in two years
 Less repetition in the course
 Access to teacher during study period
 Fits in with semester schedules

18. ISSUES
 You need to be careful of census date if you withdraw as you will
lose money for all 3 units.
 Assignments will be larger
 Less elective options

19. RPL(RECOGNITION OF
PRIOR LEARNING)
 Must address Critical aspects for assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate competency in this unit
 You must provide satisfactory evidence that you can do these
things .
 You cannot just send a letter from your supervisor saying you
work in a library

20. CREDIT TRANSFER
 If you already have 3 units Certificate 4 or higher, you may use
these as electives as long as theya re current.
 All returning students have been given Credit Transfer to the new
course as much as possible
 There is no charge for credit transfers.

21. WITHDRAWAL
 Withdraw by the census date or no money return for all 3 units
 Advise teacher as soon as possible and sign form or money will
not be returned
 If all work is not submitted you will be withdrawn not given a not
competent which means no resubmission

22. RESUBMISSION
 All students are entitled to ONE resubmission for an assignment
 All assignments must be deemed competent for a student to be
graded competant

23. IF UNITS ARE WITHDRAWN
 If you withdraw and have attended classes, logged into Moodle or
participated, hours will be accredited to the University.
 You will only get a portion of your money back
 If through withdrawals and CN’s you are subsidised as a student
for more than 1100 hours any further study will be at full fee.
 CN’s are counted as full hours

24. BACHELOR OF ARTS
 Negotiations are still in place to combine the Diploma with a Bachelor
of Arts
 Diploma will become the first year of a Bachelor of Arts
 Will include to Bachelor of Arts Units
 HECS will be available
 Will probably allow enrolments through TAFE as well
 You can drop out with a Diploma or continue with Bachelor of ARTS.

25. BACHELOR OF ARTS
 Offers pathway in BA
 Guarantee of a place in BA
 Completion of Diploma/Degree in two years
 Pathways to post graduate qualifications in Museum and Library
studies

26. CAREER PATHS
 Diploma offers careers in
 Archives
 Records
 Museums
 Libraries
• National
• State
• Academic
• Special
• Schools
• Public

27. BACHELOR OF ARTS UNITS
 RESEARCH PRACTICES
• History or Film unit
• Research practices unit
 INFORMATION LITERACY
• Literature unit

28. STUDY TIPS
 Don’t panic Don’t panic Don’t panic
 Don’t fall into Depression
 If you do not understand ASK (chances are other people don’t understand either)
 Make sure you have family and work support.
 Access to technology ( before the kids)
 Let someone else cook on Saturdays and Sundays
 Quiet time to study
 Find a study buddy who can share the pain

29. STUDY TIPS
 Give yourself time
 Plan your work schedule so that you can complete assignments on
time
 Read requirements of the assignment carefully and make sure you
understand what is needed
 If you will be late ask.
 Keep copies of work in two palces

30. COMPUTER UP TO DATE
 It is your responsibility to
 Use compatible software when submitting assignments
 Keep your computers free from virus’s
 Keep your software up to date ( Java Etcetera)
 Backup your work
 Store your work so that children, cats, dogs, husbands, friends, partners
work IT etcetera, cannot destroy it, mutilate it, change it or deface it

31. DROPBOX
 www.dropbox.com
 Download app to any computer
 Login
 Share files with other people using email address.
 Access file on any computer
 Store files in the cloud

32. PAPERLESS COURSE
 All assignments through Moodle
 No acceptance of email assignments (without Prior negotiation)
 All feedback electronic
 Use of non paper resources as much as possible
 All communication electronic (or Voice)

33. PASSWORDS
 It is your responsibility to make sure all passwords work BEFORE
class.
 Log into Moodle a week before class starts
 Go over to the library and check passwords and access
 Wireless does not work in classroom. If you use your own laptop
make sure you have your own Internet access

34. PLAGIARISM
 There is lots of material about plagiarism
 Plagiarism can be intentional or unintentional
 ALWAYS cite where you got information ( not just quotes or
paraphrasing)
 Always acknowledge other people’s contribution

35. STUDENT CONTACT
 Make sure that the email listed in all Moodle courses is current.
 If you must use the student email (not recommended) make sure
you regularly clear it out.
 Make sure Student Administration have your current address,
phone contact and email contact.

36. GET TO KNOW YOU
 Meet through location
 Introduction
 Make a lunch date
 New Student/ Old Student
 Join in groups
• Hate/Love technology
• Hate/Love travel
• Scared/ Can’t wait to study