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PCT-PC-016 · Professional Certificate Programme · School of Education & Community Services

Library Assistance

Prepare for library-assistant work through customer service, circulation, shelving, classification basics, information support, digital resources and records.

2 Months DurationBeginner LevelOnline / Self-Paced FormatPloutos Certificate of Completion Award
Library Assistance
Course overview

Prepare for library-assistant work through customer service, circulation, shelving, classification basics, information support, digital resources and records.

What you will learn

  • Support day-to-day library circulation services
  • Organise materials using basic shelving and classification rules
  • Assist users to locate information and resources
  • Maintain accurate library records and stock checks
  • Promote safe, inclusive and respectful library use

Programme structure

This programme includes 8 structured lessons, practical activities, portfolio evidence and a final online knowledge check. Complete all lessons and achieve the required assessment mark to unlock the course certificate.

Learning Outcomes

  • Support day-to-day library circulation services
  • Organise materials using basic shelving and classification rules
  • Assist users to locate information and resources
  • Maintain accurate library records and stock checks
  • Promote safe, inclusive and respectful library use

Programme Information

  • Programme type: Professional Certificate Programme
  • Course code: PCT-PC-016
  • Study load: 8 structured weekly lessons plus practical portfolio work
  • Award: Ploutos Certificate of Completion

Open online enrolment. Any tuition or programme fee must be set by Ploutos administration before billing; no fee is pre-filled in this package.

Curriculum

8 Structured Lessons

1

Library Services, Roles & User Support

2–4 hours incl. practical work

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2

Library Collections, Materials & Resource Types

2–4 hours incl. practical work

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3

Classification, Call Numbers, Shelving & Shelf Reading

2–4 hours incl. practical work

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4

Circulation: Loans, Returns, Renewals & Reservations

2–4 hours incl. practical work

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5

Member Records, Fines, Queries & Customer Service

2–4 hours incl. practical work

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6

Reference Basics, Search Skills & Digital Resources

2–4 hours incl. practical work

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7

Stock Checks, Damaged/Lost Items & Collection Care

2–4 hours incl. practical work

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8

Library Activities, Reporting & Assistant Capstone

2–4 hours incl. practical work

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