The Diploma in Library and Information Studies course is a diploma course that deals with the importance of Libraries along with technology. Diploma in library and information studies students can obtain jobs such as Librarian, Store Manager, Director, Information Executive, Documentation Officer, Information Analyst, Tutor, and many more.
Objectives
The Diploma in Library and Information Studies programme aims to prepare students for professional work in librarianship. The training enables suitable qualified candidates to eventually move up to the post of library officer.
The programme is designed to:
• provide knowledge of the Library field;
• develop skills in the practice of library and information work;
• develop management and planning abilities in the running of small and medium libraries;
• be the first step to further studies at degree level and beyond either locally or abroad.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme requires the completion of 90 credit hours. The type of study for this programme is Coursework which means students has to complete all the core courses before registering for Graduation
PROGRAM: DIPLOMA IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES
FACULTY: SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
DURATION: 3 YEARS
| YEAR 1 | SEMESTER 1 | |
| CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| Mu1101 | Communication Skills | 4 |
| Mu1102 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
| Mu1103 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| Mu1104 | Introduction To Computers | 3 |
| YEAR 1 | SEMESTER 2 | |
| CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| MU1201 | Introduction To Library And Information Studies | 4 |
| MU1202 | Introduction To Entrepreneurship Studies | 4 |
| MU1203 | Introduction To Business Administration | 4 |
| MU1204 | Introduction To Marketing | 3 |
| YEAR 2 | SEMESTER 1 | |
| CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| MU2101 | Introduction To Records Management | 4 |
| MU2102 | Introduction To Archives Management | 3 |
| MU2103 | Introduction To Information Systems | 4 |
| MU2104 | Information Literacy And Concepts | 4 |
| YEAR 2 | SEMESTER 2 | |
| CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| MU2201 | Good Records Management Practices | 4 |
| MU2202 | Administration And Management Skills | 4 |
| MU2203 | Guidance And Counseling | 4 |
| MU2204 | Field Attachment I | 3 |
| YEAR 3 | SEMESTER 1 | |
| CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| MU3101 | Information Services | 4 |
| MU3102 | Public Policy Analysis | 4 |
| MU3103 | Introduction To Public Administration | 3 |
| MU3104 | Introduction To Human Resource Management | 4 |
| YEAR 3 | SEMESTER 2 | |
| CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| MU3201 | Gender Studies | 4 |
| MU3202 | Field Attachment II | 3 |
| MU3203 | Human Communication | 4 |
| MU3204 | Introduction To Research | 4 |
Note:
Industrial attachment is a mandatory unit for students taking Undergraduate Programs in school of Business and Management, school of Agriculture, school of humanities and social sciences and school of Education. The unit draws an extra fee of ZMK 2,500
BANK DETAILS:
| BANK NAME: ZANACO ACCOUNT NAME: MWIMBI UNIVERSITY LIMITED | ||
| BANK | BRANCH | ACCOUNT NUMBER |
| ZANACO | Cairo Road Business Centre | 5844760500185 |
| Branch Sort Code: | 010040 | |
| Swift Code | ZNCOZMLU |
