Librarian-Documentalist Training
Elevate your library science career through practical librarian-documentalist training tailored for South African contexts. Gain expertise in cataloguing, classification, subject headings, collection development, research assistance, and information literacy to develop efficient, user-focused collections in social sciences and education fields. This hands-on programme ensures you build smarter resources aligned with real user and curriculum demands.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with practical skills to analyse collections, develop selection and weeding policies, and create balanced resources for social sciences and education. You will master classification systems, subject headings, metadata standards, optimise workflows, blend digital and print materials, support research using advanced search techniques, and deliver confident information literacy training.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Targeted collection building: craft policies based on actual user and curriculum requirements.
- Efficient cataloguing: implement MARC21, DDC/LCC, and authority control effectively.
- Enhanced subject access: apply LCSH, ERIC, and keywords to improve resource discovery.
- Advanced research support: develop search strategies, navigate databases, and handle grey literature.
- Effective user education: instruct on citation practices, source evaluation, and research techniques.
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