Library and Information Studies QLS Level 3

Course Code

ABC950

Develop your skills in library and information studies with an award-winning home learning provider. Studying couldn’t be easier!

Explore the changing roles of libraries and information services in society
Recognise and explain the process of effective communication
Identify and discuss a range of information sources related to user needs
Understand the importance of information literacy
Develop an understanding of the theories of information seeking behaviour
Use strategies to promote a particular collection or service in order to maximise usage

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This course will allow you to study when and where you want, at your own pace. All coursework can be submitted by email making it simple and hassle-free.

All of the materials will be delivered to you, by post, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors are always a click away by email, giving you advice and helping you through your course.

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Library and Information Studies Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Methods of communications between people
Advantages and Disadvantages of verbal and non-verbal communication
Technology and communication

Formal and informal sources of information
Roles and uses of bibliographical sources
Internet-based resources
Information sources in the electronic age

Historical role of libraries in the UK
Library services
Impact of technology
Information rich and information poor

Learning context
Information overload
Information seeking behaviours

Opportunities
Developing users
Methods and strategies
Creating an environment conductive to reader development
Actual and potential barriers to user development

Promoting a new potential collection or service
Key audiences
Marketing and promotional strategies

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Course Duration

You will have a full year from enrolment to complete this course. This is enough time to study at your own pace.

Study Method

This course will allow you to work at home or at work. All materials for the course will be received by post or via email, you decide! You will also get tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

To enrol onto this course we do ask students to have a working knowledge of libraries, preferably with some experience as a library or information assistant. You will also need general ICT experience and the ability to search for information using a variety of sources.

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* Comprehensive study guide
* Open Study College pen and highlighter
* Student notebook

* Not included with the online study option

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