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The Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) from Charles Sturt University offers you a global gateway into a broad range of employment options in the library, information and cultural sectors.

With more than 40 years' experience in developing research and delivering information and library education, Charles Sturt University produces more than half of Australia's specialists in this field.

Course highlights

CSU's Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) gives you the opportunity to become uniquely qualified in both education and librarianship. It combines up-to-date curriculum knowledge and pedagogy with library and information management expertise.

Contemporary program

This degree equips you to become a leader in curriculum and learning program design. You will learn how to evaluate, support and improve student learning and teaching needs in modern learning environments, and incorporate information literacy, literacy learning outcomes and digital technologies into the curriculum.

Reputation for excellence

With a proud history spanning more than 40 years, CSU's School of Information Studies is well established as a leading Australian provider of online education for the library and information industries. Today, well over half of Australia's information and library studies students study at CSU. From day one, you'll receive personal support and engagement from lecturers who are experts in the field.

Online convenience

This course has been designed for flexible online study. This means you can study while continuing to work, allowing you to apply your knowledge directly to the workplace.

Authentic experience

A two-week professional placement and four days of visits to information agencies ensure you'll gain valuable insights and practical experience to complement your theoretical knowledge.

Career opportunities

CSU's Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) gives you the practical skills and specialist knowledge to excel in a variety of teacher librarian and information management roles. You could work as a teacher librarian in public or private schools across Australia or take up a position in a public, TAFE or academic library. Other roles include information services manager, leader in digital resourcing in education organisations, leader in e-research and digital services, or strategic leader in information policy and education practice.

Specialisation:

Students undertaking the master's degree will study six core subjects, with a choice of two electives from areas of interest in literature or digital environments. The course is designed to develop professional knowledge in multiple areas including specialist knowledge of information resources, technology and library management; leadership within professional communities; collaborative planning and teaching of information literacy and literature outcomes; and knowledge of learning and teaching to cater for the social, cultural and developmental needs of learners in program implementation and curriculum resourcing.