Higher Diploma in Library Science and Information Science (LIS)

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University of Kelaniya – Sri Lanka

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Offer Type

advanced-diploma

Medium

Method

Duration

01 Year

Location

Kelaniya

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Commencement

Soon

Library Science and Information Science (LIS) is a growing academic and professional subject field, which has by now attained the status of a separate discipline. The management of libraries needs persons with academic, professional qualifications and expertise. Proficiency in one or two subjects in the natural sciences, social sciences or the humanities and the management is helpful in the professional development of a librarian/Information Specialist for delivering an effective and efficient Library and Information service for the learning societies.

The Department of Library Science and Information Science of University of Kelaniya prepares Diploma holders who are marketable, both nationally and internationally. These study programmes is designed to prepare students for entry level and the leadership positions in a variety of library and information environments.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM

The broad objective of this programme is to equip the students competent with basic technical training both academic and professional knowledge, competencies in Library and Information Science.

The specific intended learning objectives are:

To enable the student to apprehend the functions and purpose of library in changing socio, economic, political, academic and modern ICT environments;
To equip them with knowledge, skills and attitudes for the collection, organization, arrangement and the dissemination of information in different types of libraries and information centres;
To provide basic knowledge and aptitude of computing in order to serve in any LIS setting and to apply them for different types of LIS services;
To produce basic and mid-level professionals who can work in various types of libraries including information centres and digital libraries;
To prepare them for further studies and research in areas of library, ICT and other related fields;

ADMISSION CRITERIA

In order to eligible for the entry to this study program, the applicant should fulfill one of the following requirements:

A pass in the Diploma in Library and Information Science conducted by the University of Kelaniya or equivalent qualification accepted by the University of Kelaniya
A pass in the BA Degree in Library and Information Science equivalent qualification accepted by the University of Kelaniya