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Bachelor of Library & Information Management (BLIM)

Bachelor of Library and Information Management has been developed in response to the demand for a large number of trained personnel in Libraries, Documentation and Information Centres. To keep abreast of changes taking place in the information field, the structure of the programme has taken into account of the careful observation of the demand of skills in the job market and has also borrowed some of the best practices from different institutions which are based within and outside the country.

BLIM curriculum have also taken aboard a blend of traditional librarianship, ICT applications, archives and record Management which are broadly based information disciplines in order to produce employable graduates.



Programme Summary

Course Name:Bachelor of Library & Information Management
Course Initials:  BLIM
Duration: 
Total Units: 
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Programme Informations

Option (I):  Direct Entry Scheme (Form VI) Qualifications

  1. Possession of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or equivalent, with credit passes in five approved subjects, obtained prior to sitting for the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) or equivalent; and
  2. At least two principal level passes in approved subjects in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE); and
  3. Recognition of Prior Learning certificate (RPL) with average of B Grade approved by TCU shall be eligible for BLIM programme.
  4. Foundation Programme with at least a GPA of 3.0

 Option (II) Equivalent Qualifications

  1. Diploma in any of the following fields: Library and Information Management, Records Management and Archives Administration, Education, Information Communication Technology, Information Technology, computer science, Secretarial studies, Youth Development Work (CYP), Journalism and mass communication, Information Systems, Social work, Law, Human Resources Management, Agricultural sciences and Business Administration with an average of ‘B’ or GPA of 3.0 with not less than four passes at O’ Level (D’s and above) or NVA level III with less than four O level passes

Level 1

Course code

Title

Units

OCP 100

Introduction to Microcomputer Studies and Information Technology

10

OFC 017

Communication Skills

10

OLM 101

Introduction to Library and Information Science

20

OLM 102

Information sources and reference services

20

OLM 103

Information Society

20

OLM 104

Organization of knowledge 

20

Level 2

Course code

Title

Units

OLM 201

Information Technology and its Applications in LIS

20

OLM 202

Records Management and Archives Administration

20

OLM 203

Collection Developments and Management

20

OLM 204

Research Methods in Library and Information Sciences.

20

OLM 205 

Publishing and Book Trade Industry                               

20

OLM 206

 Practicum

20

ELECTIVES :

Students should select at least one optional  course from this level

OLM 207

Information systems design, analysis and Evaluation

20

OLM 208

Multimedia Studies

20

Level 3

Course code

Title

Units

OLM 301

Information   and Knowledge Management

20

OLM 302

Management of Libraries & Information Centres

20

OLM 303

Legal Issues and Professional Ethics

20

OLM 304

Entrepreneurship and information marketing

20

OLM 305                                                                         

Digital Libraries                                                               

20

OLM 306                                                                   

 Research Project                                                                     

20

ELECTIVES :

Students should select at least one optional  course at this level

OLM 307

Sectoral Information Systems and Services for Users with Special Needs

20

OLM 308

Database Management and Information Retrieval

20

NAMECONTACTS
Norbet MsuyaEmails:  juliet.norbert@out.ac.tz
Phone number: +255717 276 894

 

 

 

                                                  

 

At the end of the programme students are expected to:

  • Design, provide and assess information services
  • Create, organize, manage and discover information resources
  • Evaluate and apply information technologies
  • Demonstrate skills necessary to manage and work effectively within information organizations.

Timed Test and Final Examination

All courses shall be examined during the academic year in which they are studied. The examinations shall consist of a written test and examination at the end of each course. The test shall account for 30%, while the written final examination shall account for 70% of the total marks.