The award of Higher Education Diploma in Library and Information Systems will be made subject to the student completing the specified core and electives, obtaining a minimum of 240 credit points at levels 3 and 4.
Admission Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of Form 6.
- Successful completion of the Certificate in Library & Information Systems.
- Satisfactory completion of Form V with at least three years of relevant work experience.
Program Structure
Code: DLIS
Title: Diploma in Library and Information Systems
Core Units: 10 Units
Electives: 4 Units
Total Credit Points: 240
Campus: Kukum/Panatina
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Prerequisite | Semester Offered | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIS301 | Introduction to Library & Information Systems | 1 | 20 | |
| LIS302 | Information & Communication Technology in Libraries | 1 | 20 | |
| BC381 [Elective] | Communication Skills | 1 | 8 | |
| BC351 [Elective] | Introduction to Computer | 1 | 8 | |
| LIS303 | Organization of Knowledge 1 | 1 & 2 | 30 | |
| LIS304 | Library Ergonomics | 2 | 22 | |
| LIS305 | Information skills for academic use (Scholarly Primitive) | 2 | 20 | |
| LIS401 | Information Sources and Services | 1 | 20 | |
| LIS402 | Integrated Library System(Automation) | 1 | 20 | |
| BC382 [Elective] | Communication Skills 2 | BC381 | 1 | 8 |
| BC352 [Elective] | Introduction to Computer 2 | BC351 | 1 | 8 |
| LIS403 | Organization of Knowledge II: (Advance level) | LIS303 | 1 & 2 | 30 |
| LIS404 | Library Management(collection, services & system) | 2 | 22 | |
| LIS405 | Digital Librarianships | 2 | 20 |
For further details
Contact:
Dr. Don Karunanayake
Head of Department – Library & Information System
School of Humanities
Faculty of Education & Humanities
Email: Don.Karunanayake@sinu.edu.sb