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Information about the Diploma

The Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Applications of ICT In Libraries has been created to certificate the learning provided by the Building the New Library Network training. The outcomes in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have been used as the basis for a set of Higher National Units which comprise an accredited qualification.

Click on the following link to see the content of the Diploma and Advanced Diploma:

Diploma Content

Advanced Diploma Content

It is expected initially that candidates coming forward for the Diploma /Advanced Diploma will be from the group of 20,000 public library staff who have benefited from the previous training. However, staff new to the public library sector may also undergo training which will lead to the award. Click any of the following links for further information:

Course Handbook This gives a detailed view of the rationale and structure of the award, details of assessment methods and short descriptions of the units.
Course Units Look for 'Find a HIGHER NATIONAL UNIT' and input 'libraries' as part of the unit title.
Employer Information Examples of delivery methods and contact details for SQA.


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