Diploma of
Library and Information Services

January, April, July & September.  September enrolment is for a 9 week delivery only.

This online self directed course allows you to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study.  Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload. 

• Full time: 1 - 2 years
• Part time: 2 - 3 years depending on units chosen

All students complete minimum 10 days of work placement as a course requirement (placement is organised by Box Hill)

Library Technician in: 

• schools, universities or other educational institutions
• Libraries (public, special, State or National)
• corporate information agencies
• booksellers

You must have:

• successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent, or successfully completed Certificate IV in Library and Information Services, or be a mature-age applicant
• good written and oral communication skills
• good computer skills

PRE-TRAINING REVIEW - to assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment. A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.

Successful completion of our library and information services course will enable you to apply for entry, with advanced standing, into Bachelor courses in information related studies at several universities.

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 5

• Government Subsidised Place
• Payment Plan
• VET Student Loans

This training is provided with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments.

Service & Amenity Fee may vary depending on course commencement and enrolment duration. Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2024 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.

You will need to complete 16 units (4 core plus 12 elective units). The available units ensure eligibility for accreditation by ALIA as a Library Technician.