Librarians and information specialists – ALIA Accredited Courses

Adelaide University

Graduate Diploma of Information Management
Study mode: Online
ALIA accredited (due for review 2027**)
In the Library and Information Management specialisation, you’ll learn all about libraries – including digital collections. Explore the skills, knowledge and practises used by information management professionals. Advance your industry knowledge and leadership potential. Learn modern information description and discovery practices. Complete a practical fieldwork project. You’ll graduate with industry accredited skills, ready to lend support in public libraries, school libraries, academic libraries or specialist libraries such as health or law. Or advance straight into the master’s program to pursue a senior leadership role in the field.

Master of Information Management
Study mode: Online
ALIA accredited (due for review 2027**)
The Master of Information Management specialising in Library and Information is informed by best practice. It leverages unique partnerships and teaches relevant real-world skills.
Learn the most contemporary practical uses of information theory. Engage in hands-on fieldwork. Build communication and leadership skills. Advance your understanding of digital literacy. Explore new technologies for library cataloguing, digital collections and information access. Deepen your understanding of metadata, marketing, social media, readers' advisory and scholarly communications. Develop confidence in processing and recording information for libraries, complex organisations, archives and more.
Your studies will culminate in a research project on a chosen topic. You’ll graduate ready to support access, learning and empowerment in education, community and business.

The current degrees offer Commonwealth supported fees.

**Accreditation of above courses from the University of South Australia (UniSA) will be maintained until 30 June 2027. The accreditation will cover students who complete their courses before 1 January 2026 who graduate from UniSA).

The above courses delivered by Adelaide University will be accredited from 1 January 2026 to 30 June 2027.  This will cover both students enrolled prior to 2026 who transfer across to Adelaide University and students who commence their course at Adelaide University.

Charles Sturt University

Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship)
Study mode: Online
ALIA accredited (due for review July 2027)

The Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) is designed to inspire a culture of learning and information literacy and graduate dynamic teacher librarians and provides a nationally recognised qualification for teachers who wish to become qualified teacher librarians. Conveniently delivered online, this degree positions you as an education and information specialist who can develop and promote literacy and empower students with the skills they need for 21st century learning. CSU’s School of Information Studies (SIS) is one of the world’s leading providers of education for the information industries and has been educating and researching in the Information and Library Studies field for more than 40 years.

Charles Sturt University

Bachelor of Information Studies
Study mode: Online
ALIA accredited (due for review September 2027)

The Bachelor of Information Studies is the only undergraduate library and information science (LIS) program in Australia, offering a valuable pathway into the information professions. With over 50 years of expertise in LIS education, Charles Sturt equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to create, organise, and share information in today’s dynamic information landscape.

Delivered fully online, the course is flexible and accessible, allowing you to study anywhere in the world. You can choose to major in Librarianship, Records and Archives Management, Information Management, or Children’s Librarianship, or design your own pathway from a wide range of elective subjects.

If you have a Diploma of Library and Information Services or other relevant experience, you may be eligible for credit, helping you to fast-track your degree. Charles Sturt’s School of Information and Communication Studies is a proud member of the international iSchools organisation, a global consortium of more than 120 universities committed to advancing information research and education.

Charles Sturt University

Professor Hamid Jamali
Course Director

Master of Information Studies (with specialisations) 
Study mode: Online
ALIA accredited (due for review September 2027)

The Master of Information Studies is an internationally recognised qualification designed to help you build on your existing skills. Expand your career opportunities with roles in libraries, research institutions, government and corporate information services, and the cultural heritage sector.

With over 50 years of expertise in library and information science education, Charles Sturt equips graduates with the ability to confidently navigate and lead in today’s complex information landscape. Delivered fully online, the course is flexible and accessible, allowing you to study anywhere in the world. You have the option to exit early with the ALIA-accredited Graduate Diploma of Information Studies.

You can choose to specialise in areas such as Applied Research, Leadership or Data Management, or design your own pathway from a wide range of elective subjects tailored to your career goals. Charles Sturt’s School of Information and Communication Studies is a proud member of the international iSchools organisation, a global consortium of more than 120 universities committed to advancing information research and education.

Curtin University

For new students
New courses accredited by ALIA (due for review 31 December 2028)

Master of Information Science
Study mode: Online
Graduates of the Master of Information Science are qualified to work as librarians, archivists and records managers in a diverse array of organisations. In this course, you will learn how to apply your knowledge in different work environments, such as public and academic libraries, community and national archives, and government and corporate records offices. You will gain the skills and expertise to collect, organise, access, curate and preserve information in ethical and meaningful ways. These skills will equip you to develop and manage services and collections that document our history, inform the present and engage communities. Two three-week practicum placements in a records and/or archives setting and a library or information centre will give you real-world experience and the opportunity to develop your professional networks. This course can be a pathway to a Master of Information Science (Extended).

Master of Information Science (Extended)
Study mode: Online
Graduates of the Master of Information Science (Extended) are qualified to work as librarians, archivists and records managers in a diverse array of organisations. In this course, you will learn how to apply your knowledge in different work environments, such as public and academic libraries, community and national archives, and government and corporate records offices. You will gain the skills and expertise to collect, organise, access, curate and preserve information in ethical and meaningful ways. These skills will equip you to develop and manage services and collections that document our history, inform the present and engage communities. Two three-week practicum placements in a records and/or archives setting and a library or information centre will give you real-world experience and the opportunity to develop your professional networks. 

The Extended Master course provides students with the choice of completing a substantial research project or undertake an internship of 25-30 days in an archives, library or records work environment.

Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Science
Study mode: Online
A Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Science will qualify you to work as a librarian in a many different organisations, such as public, academic and special libraries. You will gain a strong understanding in the theoretical concepts that underpin information science and the techniques, technologies and tools used in modern library and information management settings. A three-week practicum placement in a library or information centre will give you real-world experience and the opportunity to develop your professional networks. This course can be a pathway to a Master of Information Science and the Master of Information Science (Extended).

Open Universities Australia

OUA new courses accredited by ALIA (due for review 31 December 2028)

Master of Information Science (OUA)
Study mode: Online
Graduates of the Master of Information Science are qualified to work as librarians, archivists and records managers in a diverse array of organisations. In this course, you will learn how to apply your knowledge in different work environments, such as public and academic libraries, community and national archives, and government and corporate records offices. You will gain the skills and expertise to collect, organise, access, curate and preserve information in ethical and meaningful ways. These skills will equip you to develop and manage services and collections that document our history, inform the present and engage communities. Two three-week practicum placements in a records and/or archives setting and a library or information centre will give you real-world experience and the opportunity to develop your professional networks. This course can be a pathway to a Master of Information Science (Extended).

Master of Information Science (Extended) (OUA)
Study mode: Online
Graduates of the Master of Information Science (Extended) are qualified to work as librarians, archivists and records managers in a diverse array of organisations. In this course, you will learn how to apply your knowledge in different work environments, such as public and academic libraries, community and national archives, and government and corporate records offices. You will gain the skills and expertise to collect, organise, access, curate and preserve information in ethical and meaningful ways. These skills will equip you to develop and manage services and collections that document our history, inform the present and engage communities. Two three-week practicum placements in a records and/or archives setting and a library or information centre will give you real-world experience and the opportunity to develop your professional networks. 

The Extended Master course provides students with the choice of completing a substantial research project or undertake an internship of 25-30 days in an archives, library or records work environment.

Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Science (OUA)
Study mode: Online
A Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Science will qualify you to work as a librarian in a many different organisations, such as public, academic and special libraries. You will gain a strong understanding in the theoretical concepts that underpin information science and the techniques, technologies and tools used in modern library and information management settings. A three-week practicum placement in a library or information centre will give you real-world experience and the opportunity to develop your professional networks. This course can be a pathway to a Master of Information Science and the Master of Information Science (Extended).

Previous courses accredited by ALIA (until 2027)

• Master of Information Management 
• Graduate Diploma of Information and Library Studies
• Master of Information Management (OUA)
• Graduate Diploma of Information and Library Studies (OUA)