Presented by

Titus LO19 August 2006

The HKLA Library Education and Career Forum

Certificate for School Library Assistant

Certificate for School Library Assistant

Jointly offered by

Caritas Francis Hsu Evening College

and Hong Kong Teacher Librarians’ Association

Caritas Francis Hsu Evening College (CFHEC)

Evening section of Caritas Francis Hsu College, approved post-secondary college, Centre for Advanced & Professional Studies (CAPS).

Found in 1985, providing part-time para-professional certificate and diploma programmes, overseas collaborative degree programmes.

The Hong Kong Teacher-Librarians’ Association

(HKTLA) Voluntary and non-profit making

organisation Founded in 1982 by a group of pioneering

teacher-librarians Mission: to promote school library work,

organise professional and recreational activities to members…

Aims of the Programme

Provides students with: The basic knowledge of school librarianship Practical skills in information management A platform for life-long professional

development

Certificate for School Library Assistant

Programme StructureSIX sections (130 contact hours): Introduction to School Library Services (10 hrs) User Services (30 hrs) Technical Services (50 hrs) Technology and Information Services (10 hrs) Libraries in our Community (10 hrs) Visits (5 hrs) and Practical Work (15 hrs)

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Learning mode

Two 3-hrs evening tutorials /week Six to Seven months duration Medium of instruction – Cantonese and English

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Assessment Attendance Requirement: 80% Passed:

Assignments, Examinations, and Reports (Visit and Practical Work)

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Awards Attendance Certificate: only fulfilled attendance

requirements. Certificate in School Library Assistant: Passed

both attendance and assessment requirements. Membership of the HKTLA Opportunities in Advanced Studies in Library

Studies i.e. Diploma.

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Admission Requirements Completed Secondary Five with 5 passes in HKCEE

including English language or equivalent Completed Secondary Five with recommendation

from school management Prefer to have basic computer skills

Priority to existing school library assistants

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Fees Tuition fee:

HK5,800 by two installments

Application fee:

HK$50

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Application Procedures Completed application form Academic supporting A recent photo Non-refundable application fee To CFHEC by the deadline

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Application Deadline 6th Intake: 4 November 2006

Commencement 15 November 2006

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EnquiryCaritas Francis Hsu Evening College

11 Caine Road, Hong Kong

Tel: 2521 4693 / 2508 9122 Website: www.cfhc.caritas.edu.hk

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Q & A

Thank you

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