The study of selecting, acquiring, organising, storing and facilitating the use of collections of information, and locating, identifying and assessing cultural heritage resources. The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of different methods and practices in library and information management, the methods of selecting and organising library resources, and the technology used in the storage, retrieval and dissemination of information. It also involves analysing cultural materials, preserving artefacts and planning exhibitions.
Librarianship, Information Management and Curatorial Studies develops skills in:
Archivists, Curators and Records Managers develop, maintain, implement and deliver systems for keeping, updating, accessing and preserving records, files, information, historical documents and artefacts.
Explore careerLibrarians develop, organise and manage library services such as collections of information, recreational resources and reader information services.
Explore careerOther Information and Organisation Professionals include Electorate Officer, Liaison Officer, Migration Agent and Patents Examiner occupations.
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