Master
Of Arts in Library & Information Studies
OBJECTIVE
The objective of the programme is to provide graduates of the BA
(Library Studies) programme with the opportunity to upgrade their
qualifications to meet the demands of the modern information environment.
Therefore during the first five years of the programme only students
who have had at least 5 years working experience after graduation
will be considered for admission.
ADMISSION
Admission to the programme will normally require:
A Lower Second Class degree BA (Library Studies)
Appropriate work experience
DURATION
The formal programme will normally last for twelve (12) months full-time
and twenty-four (24) months part-time.
PROGRAMME
The student will be required to read six semester courses, and write
a research paper of 10,000—15,000 words.
COURSE OF STUDY
Each candidate for the Master of Arts in Library and Information
Studies will be required to pursue a course of study as set out
below.
SEMESTER I
(3 credits each)
1. LS60B—Information, Communication and
Society
2. LS65A—Information Technology I
3. LS69A—Trends and Issues in Library
and Information Work
SEMESTER II
(3 credits each)
1. LS64A—Research Methodology for Information
Specialists
2. LS65B—Information Technology II
3. LS66C—Multimedia Librarianship OR
LS67C—Archives and Records Management
OR
One (1) course from other departments or faculties with
the approval of DLIS
AND A research paper of between 10,000—15,000 words.
Optional course will be offered as resources
permit. |
