Bachelor of Arts Honors in Library and Information Studies

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences offers the Degree of BA Hons (LIS) for the three year LIS Diploma holders. Library and Information Science is a multidisciplinary subject area that embraces managing knowledge resources for effective access. It deals with acquiring information resources according to the scope of the library, organizing them using different methodologies and existing technology, analyzing the contents of the resources and embedding its meta data into bibliographic formats for easy retrieval, providing access to resources using robust technology- based platforms, establishing integrated access to information across persons, institutions and systems for establishing integrated access to information, and preserving the materials for future use. Therefore, well trained and competent professionals are required to run different types of libraries and to manage information systems for the purpose. Objectives of the degree program are: To develop managerial and administrative competencies and skills that are necessary to establish, maintain and run libraries To provide technical knowledge and training on information systems, access systems, related software and emerging technologies To develop research skills for service development To upgrade their professional competencies to international standard To inculcate professional ethics and conduct in LIS field --

Faculty Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, PhD

Years in Operation: Over 10 years

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Types of Classes Offered:

• Large group classes (Over 20 students)

Languages of Instruction:

• English

Does the institute offer online classes?

No

Does the institute conduct classes at its premises?

Yes, at the following location(s):

Does the institute conduct classes at other educational institutions?

No

Do the institute's teachers visit students' homes to conduct classes?

No