Open Polytechnic Cross Credits

Reminder of final chance to qualify for cross credits from the New Zealand Library Studies Certificate! The folk at the Open Polytechnic advise that:

The Open Polytechnic has offered cross credits from the New Zealand Library Studies Certificate since 1999. As we update our courses to follow developments in the wider information industry, the content of these courses is now significantly different to that of the Certificate. Consequently, we will not offer cross credits for specific courses after 2008.

If you need any further information, the webpage is
http://tinyurl.com/yr9gc4

Study options for 2008

Planning to make the leap into Library and Information studies this year? Here are some options for study in New Zealand.

The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
The Open Polytechnic have a range of undergrad programmes from Degrees such as the BA Information & Library Studies Major to the ever popular Diplomas in Information & Library Studies (Level 5) and (Level 6).

The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand is government-owned and funded, delivering courses throughout New Zealand and internationally.

All courses meet rigorous and transparent quality standards. They are either accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority or approved by the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics Quality (ITPQuality).

The Open Polytechnic courses may be a good option for busy people who like the flexibility of Open and Distance Learning.

Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, School of Information Management.
There are a number of postgrad degrees to choose at the Vic Uni from the Certificate / Diploma in Archives and Records Management (Cert/Dip ArcRec) and Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) and Master of Information Management (MIM).
You can either study on campus or some courses such as the MLIS offer distance study through Internet conferencing software. You can take your time with the MLIS as well and complete it over 1-4 years.

Te Wānanga o Raukawa
Two options are available from Te Wānanga o Raukawa which offers specialised Māori and Information Management programs.
Diploma in Māori and Information Management, DipMIM
Bachelor of Māori and Information Management, BMIM
If anyone has taken one of these courses, it would be great to hear about your experiences.

Wahey Kirsten Francis!

Wahey Kirsten Francis for starting up a discussion/blog board for NZ LIS students!

Yayar - well my name is Hana and I have just left working with Kirsten and Emma (and co.) in Collection Services at VUW Library to start full-time with the Wellington Medical Library team as a "Collection and Lending Assistant" combining my two favourtie aspects of library work into one neat little title. I have been here on and off since I left school essentially, more on than off though.

I am currently on my last paper 72271 User Education and Reference Skills of the (undergrad) level 5 LIS diploma with the Open Polytechnic. Although it has been a roller coaster of a semester I have actually quite enjoyed this one and I sing Lynley Stone's praises, as she's so beautifully lenient as a tutor and she even visited me personally at work one day.

For my current assignment I am to evaluate a library's user education and IL efforts and initiatives and I'm going back to where it all started - Wellington High School library.

"Hi my name's Hana and I'd like to become a student Librarian".

It's the quote that started it all off. I'd especially like to say that Jane Shallcrass, the head librarian there is a gem!

Here's to blogging for NZ LIS students :) *thumbs up*
Churs,
Hana