Higher 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
- 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
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A pass in the BA Degree in Library and Information Science equivalent qualification accepted by the University of Kelaniya
Target Group
- Officials of Statutory bodies
- Educators
- Librarians / Assistant Librarians / Library Assistants
- Staff of village knowledge centers
Duration / Course Fee
Course Fee : Rs. 35,000.00
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Course Content
23013.2 Correct use of main classes, summaries, tables and special tables
23013.3 In-depth studies of other classification schemes
23054.2 Library automation in Sri Lanka (past, present, future prospects)
23054.3 Library Automation Software : Integrated Library Software, Stand-alone Library Software, Open Source Software, Commercial Library Software
23054.4 ISO standards (MARC, Z39.50), Hardware and Software Requirements for Library Software Installation
23054.5 Installation and maintenance Koha and ABCD