Bachelor Of Arts in Library & Information Studies

Introduction
This programme leads to the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in Library and Information Studies. It is open to those who can satisfy the University matriculation requirements; normally, this is five passes in G.C.E. or C.X.C. of which two must be at advanced level. Details of other matriculation provisions are available from the Admissions Office.

Programme Outline
To be admitted to this programme students must fulfill the University's matriculation requirements. The Head of Department may subject applicants to an interview.
The programme consist of two components:
1. Satisfactory completion of the regulation ninety (90) credits. Most Library and Information Studies courses are assigned three (3) credits. Students must complete at least forty-five (45) credits in Library and Information Studies.
2. Twelve (12) weeks approved fieldwork in designated libraries/information centres, ideally undertaken in the two summer vacations during the programme. The award of the degree will be made only after satisfactory completion of the fieldwork. The Department reserves the right to waive fieldwork or part thereof under special circumstances.

Courses

First Year / Level 1
Semester 1
LS 10A - Information and Society
LS 12A - Management of Information Systems 1
LS 15A - Computer Literacy for Information Professionals

Semester 2
LS 10B - Information Organization and Dissemination
LS 12B - Management of Information Systems II
LS 15A - Computer Literacy for Information Professionals

Second Year / Level II
Year Long Semester 3 & 4
LS 210 - Cataloguing and Classification

Semester 3
LS 22A - Information Resources, Their Communication and Conservation
LS 27A - Audiovisual Information Work I

Semester 4
LS 23A - Research Methodology for Information Specialists
LS 25A - Automation in Information Work 1

Third Year / Level III
Semester 5
LS 30C - Public Library Service
LS 30D - School Libraries and Learning Resource Centres
LS 32F - Information Resources in Selected Environments
LS 32G - Literature for Children and Young Adults
LS 35A - Automation in Information Work II

Semester 6
LS 30E - Management of Libraries in Selected Environments
LS 36B - Information Literacy: Content and Process
LS 37A - Audiovisual Information Work II
OR Any other elective approved and offered occasionally.

Not all electives are offered in any one designated semester. Offerings will depend on the availability of staff and the number of students wishing to take the course.