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Library Sector Qualifications

Approved library education providers

Open Polytechnic Kuratini Tuwhera
Open Polytechnic offers a range of qualifications for the New Zealand library,  information management and records management sector.
'At Open Polytechnic we specialise in flexible, distance and online learning that is designed to help you fit study around your work and life commitments.
For more information about what library programmes we offer download our Library and Information Studies prospectus.'


  • Certificate of Proficiency -Course Only (Certificate of Proficiency)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Library and Information Services for Children and Teens (Level 6)
  • New Zealand Diploma in Library and Information Studies (Level 5)
  • New Zealand Diploma in Records and Information Management (Level 6)
  • Bachelor of Library and Information Studies
  • Graduate Certificate in Library and Information Leadership
  • Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Leadership
To discuss your options, get in touch - 0508 650 200 

Victoria University of Wellington
The School of Information Management offers postgraduate diplomas, certificates and master qualifications in information studies.
  • Master of Information Studies
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Information Studies
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Information Studies

Te Wānanga-o-Raukawa
Te Wānanga o Raukawa offers  Heke Puna Maumahara Diploma in Library and Information Management and Poutuarongo Puna Maumahara Bachelor of Information Management.

These qualifications focus on ensuring the survival of taonga tuku iho (inherited treasures) and repositories of knowledge by drawing on tikanga and kawa relevant to your iwi, hapū, marae or organisation. 
  • Te Heke Puna Maumahara (1 year diploma)
  • Te Poutuaronga Puna Maumahara (3 year degree)

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa 
​Te Wānanga o Aotearoa offers He Waka Hiringa  Master of Applied Indigenous Knowledge. Underpinned by indigenous values and principles, this qualification challenges practitioners to consider the holistic needs of indigenous people from traditional and contemporary perspectives.

Charles Sturt University
  • Library and Information Studies qualifications
  • Includes post-graduate Certificate in Teacher Librarianship

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  • Home
  • About SLANZA
    • Our Mahi
    • Meet Our Team
    • SLANZA President Elect
    • Regions & Contact Us
    • Advocacy & Research
    • Membership >
      • Individual membership
      • Business membership
      • Life membership
    • Policies
  • News & Events
    • News Blog
    • SLANZA Awards
    • Aotearoa School Library Week >
      • Aotearoa SLW Resources 2024
      • Aotearoa SLW Resources 2023
      • Aotearoa SLW Resources 2022
    • SLANZA Annual Reading Survey
  • Professional Learning
    • Professional development
    • Collected - SLANZA Magazine >
      • Archive
    • Study grants
    • Online PD
    • Qualifications
    • Open Polytechnic Discounts
    • Conferences >
      • SLANZA Hui 2025
  • Media & Projects
    • SLANZA in the Media
    • School Libraries Research Project
  • Resources
    • SLANZA Reading Lists
    • SLANZA Sessions Podcast
    • SLANZA Annual Wall Planner
    • Mailing lists
    • School Libraries Transform
    • More information for school libraries
    • Vacancies