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EDUCATION PROVIDERS

These education providers offer New Zealand focused library and information studies, and record management programmes ranging from Diplomas to Masters level qualifications.
OPEN POLYTECHNIC OF NEW ZEALAND
The Open Polytechnic recently updated all its qualifications for the information industry. Explore all these Library and Information Studies qualifications on their website.  


To discuss your options, get in touch:
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON - SCHOOL OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
The School of Information Management offers postgraduate diplomas, certificates and Master qualifications in Information Studies.

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TE WANANGA-O-RAUKAWA
Te Wananga-o-Raukawa offers diplomas and certificates in Puna Maumahara/Information Management.
These courses develop bilingual and bi-cultural managers of Māori information resources in Māori and non-Māori organisations.
Visit Te Wananga-o-Raukawa website for course information.

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People who hold a recognised New Zealand library qualification, such as the MLIS (LIBS), MIS (LIBS), BA with ILS or double major with ILS Humanities or ILS Communications, BApSc with ILS, or Poutuārongo Puna Maumahara  may be eligible for employment in professional roles overseas. In some cases this will be facilitated by reciprocal agreements between LIANZA and overseas associations, such as ALIA and CILIP. Where no reciprocal agreement exists, graduates may need to have their qualifications evaluated to demonstrate that they are equivalent to overseas qualifications. The American Library Association website indicates that the LIANZA process of recognising qualifications is considered to be similar to its accredition process, saying “ An individual who has received his/her degree from an institution that is included on the countries' lists of accredited institutions/programs is considered acceptable for employment in the United States.” (http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/employment/foreigncredentialing/forjobseekers)

Current New Zealand Library Qualifications

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​Open Polytechnic

The Open Polytechnic is now offering an exciting new qualification-a Bachelor of Library and Information Studies. You can find out more about this qualification on the Open Polytechnic website. 
Open Polytechnic
Bachelor of Library and Information Studies (OP7040)
There are entry requirements – check website for details.
Undergraduate
(NZQA Level 5, 6, 7)
Distance delivery. Taught by trimester. Recognised for LIANZA Professional Registration Scheme. 

New Zealand Diploma in Library and Information Studies (NZ3466)
There are entry requirements – check website for details.
Undergraduate (NZQA Level 5)
Distance delivery. Taught by trimester. Six courses (five core courses and one elective).

Graduate Certificate in Library and Information Leadership (OP7041)
There are entry requirements – check website for details.
Undergraduate (NZQA Level 7)
Distance delivery. Taught by trimester. Three core courses.

New Zealand Certificate in Library and Information Services for Children and Teens (NZ3463)
There are entry requirements – check website for details.
Undergraduate (NZQA Level 6)
Distance delivery. Taught by trimester. Four core courses.

New Zealand Diploma in Records and Information Management (NZ3467)
There are entry requirements – check website for details.
Undergraduate (NZQA Level 5, 6)
Taught by trimester. Six courses (five core courses and one elective).

Diploma in Information and Library Studies (Level 5) (OP520502)
Closed to New Enrolments – existing students please check the website for details
Undergraduate (NZQA Level 5)
Distance delivery. Taught by trimester. Six courses (five core courses, and one elective). Offered for part-time or full-time study.

Diploma in Information and Library Studies (Level 6) (OP620802)
Closed to New Enrolments – existing students please check the website for details
Undergraduate 
(NZQA Level 6)
Distance delivery. Taught by trimester. Six courses (four core courses, and two electives).  Offered for part-time or full-time study.

Certificate in Cataloguing (Level 5) (OP5101)
Closed to New Enrolments – existing students please check the website for details
Undergraduate
(NZQA Level 5)
Distance delivery. Taught by trimester. Three courses. Offered part-time or full-time study.

Certificate in Literature and Library Services for Children and Young People (Level 6) (OP6273)
Closed to New Enrolments – existing students please check the website for details
Undergraduate 
(NZQA Level 6)
Distance delivery. Taught by trimester. Two courses. Offered part-time or full-time study.

Diploma in Records and Information Management (Level 6) (OP620901) 
Closed to New Enrolments – existing students please check the website for details
Undergraduate
(NZQA Level 6)
Distance delivery. Taught by trimester. Six courses (two core courses and two electives). Offered part-time or full-time study.

Bachelor of Applied Science  - Information & Library Studies 
Closed to New Enrolments – existing students please check the website for details
Undergraduate
(NZQA Levels 5, 6,7)
Distance delivery. Taught by trimester. Offered part-time or full-time study. Recognised for LIANZA Professional Registration Scheme. Recognised for LIANZA Professional Registration Scheme. 

Bachelor of Arts - Information & Library Studies
Closed to New Enrolments – existing students please check the website for details
Undergraduate         
(NZQA Level 5, 6, 7)
Distance delivery. Offered for part-time or full-time study. Recognised for LIANZA Professional Registration Scheme.

Bachelor of Arts - Communication and Information & Library Studies
Closed to New Enrolments – existing students please check the website for details
Undergraduate
(NZQA Level 5, 6, 7)
Distance delivery. Offered for part-time or full-time study.Recognised for LIANZA Professional Registration Scheme. 

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities and Information & Library Studies
Closed to New Enrolments – existing students please check the website for details
Undergraduate (NZQA Level 5, 6, 7)
Distance delivery. Offered for part-time or full-time study. Recognised for LIANZA Professional Registration Scheme 

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Victoria University, Wellington

Postgraduate Certificate in Information Studies
There are entry requirements – check website for details.
Post-graduate Certificate
Four courses offered part-time/full-time study (distance delivery or on campus). Maximum two years.

Postgraduate Diploma in Information Studies
There are entry requirements – check website for details.
Post-graduate Diploma
Eight courses offered for part-time/full-time study (distance delivery or on campus). Maximum three years.

Master of Information Studies
There are entry requirements – check website for details.
Post-graduate Masters degree
Ten courses plus a research project. Offered for part-time/full-time study (distance delivery or on campus). One year (three trimesters) full-time study; Maximum four years part-time or distance study. Recognised for LIANZA Professional Registration Scheme.

Postgraduate Certificate in Information Management
There are entry requirements - check website for details
Post-graduate Certificate
Four courses offered for part-time/full-time study (distance delivery or on campus)

Postgraduate Diploma of Information Management
There are entry requirements - check website for details
Post-graduate Diploma
Eight courses offered for part-time/full-time study (distance delivery or on campus)

Master of Arts -Information Studies
There are entry requirements – check website for details.
Post-graduate Masters degree
Thesis, or by thesis and up to four courses from the MIS or MIM programmes.

Master of Commerce & Administration - Information Systems
There are entry requirements – check website for details.
Post-graduate Masters degree
Thesis in Information Systems

Master of Information Management
There are entry requirements – check website for details.
Post-graduate Masters degree
An eleven course programme which can be completed in 12-16 months of full-time study, or two to four years part-time. Recognised for LIANZA Professional Registration Scheme.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Studies or Information Systems
There are entry requirements – check website for details.
Highest level of study. A research- based postgraduate qualification.
Minimum of two years full-time and up to four years part-time with a maximum of five years. Presentation of thesis.

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Te Wānanga o Raukawa

Heke Puna Maumahara
No formal qualifications from educational institutions are required for admission. However, a demonstrated interest in the particular programme is expected. A strong desire to become bilingual should also be demonstrated.
Undergraduate (NZQA Level 5)
The Heke Puna Maumahara (HPM) is the first year of the three year bachelor degree and consists of te reo Māori, iwi & hapū, rorohiko (which are compulsory components) and the specialist subject. The foundation of this tohu is mātauranga Māori which provides the students with another approach to Information Management in contemporary practice offering basic skills in libraries, museums, and archives as well as strengthening iwi & hapū.

Poutuārongo Puna Maumahara
The year one Heke Puna Maumahara programme of study.
Undergraduate (NZQA Level 7)
The aim of the Poutuārongo Puna Maumahara (PPM) is to produce graduates who are able to design, implement and manage systems to suit whakapapa based rōpū, other Māori groups as well as other organisations. It develops bi-lingual and bi-cultural managers of Māori information resources in Māori and non-Māori organisations. The degree requirements include the year one Heke Puna Maumahara programme of study.


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Qualifications no longer offered

Certificate in Library Services in Schools
The University of Auckland
1995 - 2006
Phased out
An initial vocational school focused library qualification.
Part-time distance delivery over two or three years.

Diploma in Maori and Information Management
Te Wananga o Raukawa
1999 - 2013
Heke Puna Maumahara

Diploma in Information Studies (spec Teacher Librarianship)
The University of Auckland
1991 - 2006
Phased out
Graduate Diplomas - National Diplomas recognised by NZQA.
Full-time or part-time distance delivery over three or four years.

Graduate Diploma in Education (No specialisation in Teacher Librarianship but modules available)
The University of Auckland
2005 - Current
Current
Graduate Diplomas - National Diplomas recognised by NZQA.
Full-time or part-time distance delivery over three or four years.

NZ Library Studies Certificate (NZLS Cert.)
Wellington College of Education
1993 - 1998
The Open Polytechnic of NZ Diplomas
A vocational library qualification, but held by many graduates and library managers. Although designed for non-graduates, the ability to study at a distance meant that this course was completed by many with degrees and/or managers in smaller centres.
'Apprenticeship' over 2 years with distance delivery and study while working in a library and two 2 week block courses.

NZ Library Studies Certificate
Wellington College of Education
1981 - 1992
The Open Polytechnic of NZ Diplomas
A vocational library qualification, but held by many graduates and library managers. Although designed for non-graduates, the ability to study at a distance meant that this course was completed by many with degrees and/or managers in smaller centres.
'Apprenticeship' over 2 years with distance delivery and study while working in a library and three 6-week block courses.

NZ Library Assocation Certificate (NZLA cert.)
For NZLA by NZ Library School
1945 - 1980
NZLS Cert.
A vocational library qualification, but held by many graduates and library managers. Although designed for non-graduates, the ability to study at a distance meant that this course was completed by many with degrees and/or managers in smaller centres.
'Apprenticeship' over 2 years with distance delivery and study while working in a library and two 2 week block courses.

Diploma of the NZ Library School (DipNZLS)
NZ Library School (Department of Education)
1946 - 1979
Dip. Libr
Post-graduate Diploma
One year full-time

Diploma in Librarianship / Diploma in Library & Information Studies (DipLibr)
Victoria University of Wellington
1981 - 1992
1991 - 1996
MLIS
Post-graduate Diploma. An advanced professional qualification.
One year (two semester) full-time study; 2 years part-time or distance study.

Diploma of Teacher-Librarianship
Wellington College of Education
1986 - 1988
Dip. TchLib
Graduate Diploma & Higher or Advanced Diploma of Teaching
One year specialist course

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