New Zealand Diploma in Library and Information Studies (Level 5)

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Qualification Structure

This programme includes six courses worth 20 credits each. This includes five compulsory courses and one elective course.

It is equivalent to the first year of the Bachelor of Library and Information Studies.

The order the courses are listed in the table is the order we recommend you study them.

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Compulsory Section

The Information Environment LIS501

$890

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Navigating and Using Information LIS502

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Connecting with People and Communities LIS503

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Te Ao Māori in the Information Environment LIS504

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Introduction to Communication, Advocacy and Marketing LIS505

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Elective Section: Select ONE Course

Collection Management in Libraries LIS506

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Principles of Records Management LIS507

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