Certificate in Library and Information Studies(CLIS)
The goal of the Basic Certificate in Library and Information Studies are:
- To train paraprofessionals in the practical skills and competences in Library and Information Studies
- To supply labour market with paraprofessional human resources in Tanzania and beyond
- To provide avenue for professional growth
Programme Summa
Programme Informations
Candidates holding the following qualifications will be eligible for admission into the Certificate in Library and Information Studies:
- Certificate of Secondary Education Examination with at least FOUR passes.
- National Vocational Award (NVA) Level 3 in the field of library, information studies or related field.
The programme consist of 10 courses that carry 120 credits
Module Name | Code | Credits |
Basic Communication Skills | ICL 04101 | 10 |
Organization of Library Resources | ICL 04102 | 10 |
Basic Computer Applications | ICL 04111 | 10 |
Introduction to Record Keeping and Archives Management | ICL 04103 | 20 |
Library Routines and Services | ICL 04205 | 10 |
Conservation and Preservation of Records and Library Materials | ICL 04206 | 10 |
Safety and Security of Library, Records and Archival Materials | ICL 04207 | 20 |
Introduction to Cross-cutting Issues | ICL 04110 | 10 |
Workplace Ethics | ICL 04108 | 10 |
Project Work | ICL 04208 | 10 |
TOTAL | 120 | |
Item | Amount (TZS) |
Registration fee | 30,000 |
Tuition Fees |
800,000 |
Theoretical Courses (350,000) | |
Practical Courses (450,000/-) | |
Examination Fees (10,000 x 6 subjects) | 60,000 |
Students Organization Fees | 20,000 |
Student Identity Card | 20,000 |
Quality Assurance Fee (remitted to TCU) | 20,000 |
TOTAL | 950,000 |
| NAME | CONTACTS |
Mr. Ntimi Kasumo |
This qualification is intended for a person who will perform Basic Library activities that includes shelving, recording, registration and maintaining safety and security of information resources.
Assessment will be organized around Continuous Assessment (CA) one Main Timed Test (MTT) which will count 30% of the total marks of the course and a Final Examination (70%).