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Diploma in Library and Information Science
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:
In order to eligible for the entry to this study program, the applicant should fulfil one of the following requirements:
- Possess at least three passes at G.C.E. (Advanced Level Examination) and ordinary pass for English language at Ordinary Level Examination
- Successful completion of G.C.E.(O.L.) examination and 0ne year experience in recognized library or equivalent qualification accepted by the Department
Target Group
- Officials of Statutory bodies
- Educators
- Librarians / Assistant Librarians / Library Assistants
- Staff of village knowledge centers
Course Fee
Diploma Part I- Rs. 30,000.00
Diploma Part II- Rs. 32,000.00
Diploma Part II- Rs. 32,000.00
Duration / Course Fee
Duration :
The duration of the diploma program is two year. The Bridging course in Library and Information Science is one year. After successful completion of the Bridging course a certificate is awarded for candidate.
Contacts
Diploma in Library and Information Science - Part One - Syllabus
DLIS 13013 - Information, Libraries and Society
DLIS 13023 - Collection Development and Management
DLIS 13032 - Classification Theory and Practice
DLIS 13042 – Cataloguing Theory and Practice
DLIS 13053 - Reference Sources and Service
DLIS 13062 - ICT Applications in Library and Information Centres ; Observation Report
Diploma in Library and Information Science - Part Two - Syllabus
DLIS 13073 - Information Sources and Services
DLIS 13084 - Classification and Cataloguing Theory and Practice
DLIS 13092 - Internet, Information Searching and Delivery
DLIS 13102 – Library and Information Centre Management
DLIS 13112 - Information Retrieval
DLIS 13122 - Library Organization