Diploma in Information Science (Library)
- Categories Diploma courseSchool of hospitality and social science
- Total Enrolled 0
- Last Update December 2, 2020
Description
The world is currently geared towards information and knowledge management. As a result, organizations, both public and private are increasingly realizing and tapping into management of information and knowledge specialists. This course equips the student with the skill to manage information in libraries, archives, records centres, registries among other information centres. A diploma in Information science allows the student to smoothly proceed to a degree in Library Science/Archival Science and other related information sciences.
Aims
The course aims to build on information science. It aims to equip the student with technical and management skills necessary for management of information centres The course provides capacity building in areas of archives, library and records management
Assessment methods
- Written exam – 70%
- Practical skills assessment – 30%
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Career opportunities in social work are excellent. Information workers help organizations manage their information and knowledge. As a result, they facilitate research and innovation, save on cost and encourage an environment of growth. As an information worker, you can work both in private and public enterprises. You can work with any service provider since every organization generates information and knowledge, regardless of the sector.
Modules
Currently, the course is offered in non-modular mode with the course running for aa two-year period.
Compulsory modules
2813/301 | Information resources |
2813/302 | Conservation & restoration of information materials |
2813/303 | Organization & retrieval of information |
2813/304 | Management of libraries, archives & other information centres |
2813/305 | Dissemination of information |
2813/306 | Archival studies |
2813/307 | Course spcialization& entrepreneurship projects |
Publishing &booktrade | |
Information in society | |
Information technology | |
Communication skills | |
Quantitative methods | |
Admnistrative history | |
Information marketing | |
Introduction to info. Systems & services in library & archives | |
Practice and principles of management | |
Social studies |
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Requirements
- A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with an average grade of C-
- OR
- A relevant craft course in information science
- OR
- Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)