Diploma of Library and Information Science

Diploma of Library and Information Science at HICL

Libraries are not what they were and that's a good thing. Public libraries run digital skills sessions for older adults, school libraries are reading-engagement hubs, academic libraries publish open-access content, and corporate information teams manage knowledge bases worth more than the office they sit in. The Diploma of Library and Information Science is for people who want to step into that profession with proper grounding.

This is a mid-tier qualification. It assumes you take information work seriously and gives you a solid foundation in cataloguing, classification, reader services and the digital systems that now sit at the heart of the field.

The job has changed; the discipline still matters

Cataloguing, metadata, controlled vocabularies and reference services aren't quaint - they're what make modern digital collections findable. The Diploma of Library and Information Science teaches the underlying discipline, then layers in digital library systems, copyright and licensing essentials, and the user-experience side of running a library or information service well.

Who This Diploma Is For

• Library assistants and paraprofessionals wanting a formal qualification.
• Teachers and teaching assistants moving towards a school librarian role.
• Career changers from academic, NGO or publishing backgrounds.
• Information officers in corporate or government settings.

Where graduates typically go

Graduates of the Diploma of Library and Information Science typically move into library assistant, school librarian, records and information officer, knowledge management support, and archives assistant roles. Senior roles such as Chartered Librarian usually require further accredited qualifications; check the requirements of the relevant professional body in your jurisdiction (for example CILIP in the UK).

How the programme is delivered

HICL runs the Diploma of Library and Information Science in formats including online, blended and on-campus. Online study suits learners already working in libraries or information teams. Module structure and assessment patterns are confirmed at enrolment.

Entry Requirements

• Completed secondary schooling or equivalent.
• English language: IELTS 5.5 or accepted equivalent.
• Minimum age 18 at the start of the programme.
• Comfort with computers, search interfaces and basic data work.

Apply for the Diploma of Library and Information Science

If you take libraries, archives and information services seriously and want a recognised qualification to match, the Diploma of Library and Information Science is a sensible choice. Click Enroll Now to apply - HICL admissions usually respond within one working day with intake dates and document checklist.