Program in Library and Resource Management

A certificate, in addition to certifying that someone has passed a test or reached a specific standard of knowledge may also be the name of an actual award.

In many countries, certificate is a qualification attained in secondary education. For instance students in the Republic of Ireland sit the Junior Certificate and follow it with the Leaving Certificate. Similarly other countries have awards, for instance, in Australia the Higher School Certificate (HSC) in New South Wales, the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) in Victoria, etc., is the examination taken on completion of secondary education.

In many countries, certificates are qualifications in higher education. For example, in Ireland, the National Certificate, which is soon to be replaced by the "Higher Certificate". In Australia, a certificate is a qualification offered by a university or other higher education provider which is shorter than a degree or diploma. These have the titles Certificate (at an undergraduate level), Graduate Certificate (at an undergraduate level, but requiring the completion of a prior undergraduate degree for admission) and Postgraduate Certificate (at a postgraduate level). In Hong Kong, form five students take the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination. Certificate is below the standard of the associate degree and higher diploma, which are below the bachelor degree. Postgraduate certificate are taken after the bachelor degree and are more vocational oriented than master's degree.

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Library and Resource Management Program

The Library Technician program offers Certificate and Associate of Applied Science Degrees. The curriculum provides students with skills necessary for a successful Library and resource management career. Graduates will be prepared to work in numerous environments including school media centers, public libraries, and academic libraries.

Library and Resource Management Program

Diablo Valley College offers a Certificate of Achievement for Library and Technology. The program prepares students with the skills necessary to manage information from a multitude of sources. Graduates will be qualified for the employment of Libraries and other information institutions.

Library and Resource Management Program

Indiana College Network offers a graduate and undergraduate Library Media Services Certificates. Indiana State University offers the certificates via online distance learning. The courses are extremely individualized and driven primarily by projects. Graduates must complete a research project in addition to those emphasizing proficiency.

Library Resource Management Program

Highline Community College’s Library Technician program offers Certificate and two-year Associate of Applied Science Degrees. The Certificate program prepares students with specific skills required for entry-level employment in the field. The Applied in Science degree provides in-depth training pertaining to the vital areas necessary to excel in the information management and customer service...