Honorary Consultants:
¡@¡@Dr Colin Storey, BA (Leeds); PGDipLibn (Liv. Polytech. & UK Lib. Assn.); MPhil (E. Anglia); PhD¡]HKU¡^¡FFHKLA; AALIA; FCLIP, University Librarian, University Library System, CUHK
¡@¡@Mrs Meliza Ng, BA (HKU); MSLS (Simmons Coll.), Senior Sub-Librarian, University Library System, CUHK
Programme Leader:
¡@¡@Miss Christine Man, B.S.Sc. (CUHK); Dip.Ad.Ed., M.A. (Br.Col.)
Programme Coordinator:
¡@¡@Mr Hector Wong, BSc (HKPU)

INTRODUCTION
THE DIPLOMA IN LIBRARY STUDIES is a specialized programme for people interested in upgrading and updating their knowledge and skills in library organization and management, information sources and services, organization of information, and services to specific clientele.

OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this Diploma Programme, participants will be able to:
¡]a¡^identify the elements for effective management of library services and organizations;
¡]b¡^analyze types of information needs in order to identify proper approaches and strategies for searching out information.
¡]c¡^develop competence in designing, maintaining and evaluating electronic systems operated in library and information centres;
¡]d¡^apply methods for organizing and representing information and knowledge resources.

DURATION
The Programme consists of 150 contact hours and can be completed in 15 months. The current five modules are listed as follows:

Module
¡]1¡^Managing Information Services and Organizations ¡]30 hours¡^
¡]2¡^Information Resources and Services ¡]30 hours¡^
¡]3¡^Automation of Library Systems and Services ¡]30 hours¡^
¡]4¡^Organization of Knowledge and Information ¡]30 hours¡^
¡]5¡^Indexing and Abstracting ¡]30 hours¡^

Participants in this Programme will also be required to complete an one-week practicum placement in a library or other appropriate library setting.

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Managing Information Services and Organizations
Contact Hours : 30

Aim:
¡]1¡^To illustrate a supervisor's role such as: strategic planning, evaluation of systems and projects, budgeting, proposal writing, and marketing within the background of information services and organization.
¡]2¡^To pinpoint innate competencies, strengths and weaknesses of a supervisor, and explore personal potentials for
leadership in an information age.

Module Outline
¡]1¡^Management Theory
¡]2¡^Personnel and Conflict Management
¡]3¡^Planning and Project Management
¡]4¡^Marketing and Budget
¡]5¡^Communication
¡]6¡^Collections Management and Copyright
¡]7¡^Facility and Services Management
¡]8¡^Cooperation and Networking
¡]9¡^Professional Ethics

Module 2: Information Resources and Services
Contact Hours : 30

Aim:
¡]1¡^To identify the objectives, methods, and development trends of information work and to examine the scope and
content of resources used by the reference librarian and other information professionals
¡]2¡^To analyze types of information needs in order to identify proper approaches and strategies for searching out information.

Module Outline
¡]1¡^Introduction and History of Reference Services
¡]2¡^Selection and Evaluation of Reference Sources
¡]3¡^Views of Reference Work and the Reference Interview
¡]4¡^Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
¡]5¡^Bibliography
¡]6¡^Indexes and Abstracts
¡]7¡^Ready Reference
¡]8¡^Biographical Sources
¡]9¡^Geographical Resources
¡]10¡^Government Information Resources

Module 3: Automation of Library Systems and Services
Contact Hours : 30

Aim:
¡]1¡^To provide a general overview of perspectives in the automation of library systems and services through the use of the latest information technology.
¡]2¡^To explore the major steps, methods and techniques for developing an electronic system for a library.

Module Outline
¡]1¡^Overview
¡]2¡^Principles of automation of library systems
¡]3¡^Analysis of machine readable catalogs
¡]4¡^Principles of software engineering and software development life cycle
¡]5¡^Software analysis and design
¡]6¡^Software development and implementation
¡]7¡^Computer networking and library automation
¡]8¡^Database technology in library automation
¡]9¡^Trend of library automation: electronic library

Module 4: Organization of Knowledge and Information
Contact Hours : 30

Aim:
To explain theories and practice for organizing and representing knowledge and information.

Module Outline
¡]1¡^Overview of knowledge organization
¡]2¡^Creation and development
¡]3¡^Cognitive organization
¡]4¡^Systematic organization
¡]5¡^Indexing languages
¡]6¡^Design, production and management of knowledge organization systems
¡]7¡^System compatibility
¡]8¡^Utilization of knowledge organization
¡]9¡^Evaluation of knowledge organization systems

Module 5: Indexing and Abstracting
Contact Hours : 30

Aim:
¡]1¡^To provide an introduction to indexing and abstracting
¡]2¡^To highlight the importance of indexing and abstracting and to understand how indexing and abstracting differ from other
forms of subject analysis.

Module Outline
¡]1¡^Introduction
¡]2¡^Open-system vs. Closed-system indexing
¡]3¡^Subject selection
¡]4¡^Structure and arrangement of entries
¡]5¡^Cross-references
¡]6¡^Names and their problems
¡]7¡^Introduction to indexing software
¡]8¡^Special subjects in indexing
¡]9¡^Format and layout of indexes; Editing the index; Index quality
¡]10¡^Embedded indexing: Online Indexing
¡]11¡^Thesaurus construction
¡]12¡^Abstracting

ASSESSMENT METHODS
A participant's performance is monitored and assessed on a continuous basis through a variety of assessment methods, such as projects, participation in class and practicum sessions, assignments and final examination.

AWARD OF DIPLOMA
To qualify for the award of the Diploma in Library Studies by CUHK, a participant must:
¡]a¡^have an attendance rate of at least 80% in each module and the Practicum; and
¡]b¡^have passed the assessment of each Module and the Practicum.

ACCEPTANCE
Subject to the decision of a selection committee. (ENROLMENT LIMITED)

ATTENDANCE
A minimum of 80% of attendance in each topic is required.

ALTERNATIONS
SCS reserves the right to make alternations regarding the instructor, time, place and contents of courses offered when necessary. The School also reserves the right to cancel a course if there is insufficient enrolment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
A completed application form together with photocopies of educational certificate /testimonials* , supporting documents, if any, plus an application fee of HK$100 and a **tuition fee of HK$16,500, in two separate crossed cheques or bank drafts, payable to "The Chinese University of Hong Kong", should be sent to:
Diploma in Library Studies
School of Continuing and Professional Studies
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Inter-University Hall
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin, N.T.

*Declared true copies certified by the District Office are acceptable if originals have been lost.
** Tuition fee will only be refunded to rejected applicants. Application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable no matter the applicant is accepted or not. Paid tuition fees from accepted applicants are non-refundable and non-transferable.