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Library Services Technician Course

What will I learn?

Boost your library science career with our Library Services Technician Course. Acquire key skills in cataloguing systems, including spreadsheet techniques and metadata organisation. Become proficient in the Dewey Decimal Classification and learn to create effective shelving plans for best access. Improve your skills in assessing collections and developing user-friendly guides. With attention to feedback and ongoing improvement, this course equips you to provide excellent library services. Enrol now and improve your skills!

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Master feedback methods: Collect and analyse data for library improvements.

Assess collections: Evaluate and manage a variety of library materials effectively.

Catalogue efficiently: Use systems and metadata for well-organised information.

Classify with Dewey: Assign and understand Dewey Decimal numbers correctly.

Optimise shelving: Create plans to improve access and organisation.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Select which chapter to commence with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.