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Library and Information Skills Level 3 Training
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Summary

Price
£19.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Final Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

Library and Information Skills Level 3 Training is designed for learners seeking structured and in-depth understanding of modern library and information services from an academic and professional awareness perspective. The course focuses on how libraries are managed, how information is organised and retrieved, and how services are designed to support users, communities, and research environments.

This course introduces learners to advanced concepts in library management, information organisation, research support, and user services. It explores how a librarian operates within evolving digital and physical environments, responding to technological change, information growth, and diverse user needs.

Throughout the course, learners examine information architecture, cataloguing systems, digital libraries, and archival principles that support effective information access. Research skills, scholarly communication, and information literacy are explored to demonstrate how libraries contribute to academic and professional knowledge development.

The course also addresses leadership, ethics, legal considerations, and professional development, helping learners understand the responsibilities and standards associated with librarian and information service roles. Community engagement, outreach, and advocacy are included to reflect the expanding role of libraries within society.

Rather than qualifying learners for professional librarian practice, this course develops informed understanding, analytical awareness, and transferable skills suitable for support roles, academic progression, or further study in library and information science.

Certificates

Assessment details

Final Exam

Included in course price

Curriculum

11
sections
29
lectures
2h 3m
total

Description

This Library and Information Skills Level 3 Training course consists of nine structured lectures, supported by focused lessons, a capstone project, and a final assessment, each addressing a core area of library and information services knowledge.

The course begins with advanced library management, introducing current trends in library science and strategic planning. Learners explore how libraries adapt to digital transformation and organisational change.

Information management and retrieval focus on information architecture, cataloguing and classification systems, and digital libraries. Learners gain understanding of how information resources are organised, preserved, and accessed across different platforms.

Research skills and services explore research methods, scholarly communication, open access publishing, and bibliometrics. This section highlights how a librarian supports research activity and evaluates information impact.

User services and community engagement examine user needs assessment, user experience design, outreach programmes, and library marketing. Learners explore how libraries engage diverse communities and advocate for information access.

Collection development and management address policy development, acquisitions, budgeting, and digital rights management. Learners gain awareness of how collections are planned, maintained, and governed responsibly.

Information literacy and instruction introduce programme design, teaching technologies, instructional design, and evaluation methods. Legal and ethical issues examine copyright, intellectual property, privacy, confidentiality, and professional ethics.

Leadership and professional development focus on management principles, continuing education, and career pathways in library and information science. The capstone project allows learners to integrate research, writing, and presentation skills before completing the final exam.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the Library and Information Skills Level 3 Training course, learners receive a free digital certificate from Reed confirming course completion. A provider-issued certificate is also available following verification. Optional premium certificates and academic transcripts may be ordered separately.

Who is this course for?

This Librarian-focused course is suitable for learners interested in library services, information management, research support, or academic environments. It is ideal for library assistants, information support staff, students, educators, or individuals preparing for further study related to librarian or information science pathways.

Requirements

No formal qualifications are required to enrol on this Librarian course. Learners should have a basic to good standard of English, access to the internet, and a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Completion of the capstone project, assessment, and final exam is required to successfully finish the course.

Career path

This Librarian course can support progression into library support roles, information services assistance, research support positions, academic administration, community information roles, or further study in library and information science.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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