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LIBRARY STUDIESORIENTATION
2013
CHANGES THAT AFFECT YOU
New School
New Course
New Location
Changes to curriculum organisation
Credit transfer
RPL
Work placement
Contacting me
TIMETABLE CHANGES/ INFORMATION
Copyright unit
Technology unit
Importance of checking information
Absence in September /October
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.
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
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND 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-ar
ts/student-resources
LIBRARY CENTRAL
Most information will be posted on Moodle shell
Library Central about
changes to timetable
my absences or availability
Job opportunities
Contacting students
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
DIPLOMA OF L IBRARY 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.
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+
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
DIPLOMA OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES -CORE
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
D I P L O M A O F L I B R A R Y A N D I N F O R M A T I O N S E R V I C E S - C O R E U N I T S L I B R A R Y
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
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
ELECTIVEOr
CUSGEN05B Make presentations
TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs
CULEVP503A Develop and promote activities, events and public
programs
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
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
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
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.
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
RESUBMISSION
All students are entitled to ONE resubmission for
an assignment
All assignments must be deemed competent for a
student to be graded competant
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
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.
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
CAREER PATHS
Diploma offers careers in
Archives
Records
Museums
Libraries• National• State• Academic• Special• Schools• Public
BACHELOR OF ARTS UNITS
RESEARCH PRACTICES • History or Film unit• Research practices unit
INFORMATION LITERACY • Literature unit
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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.
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
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