Diploma In Library And Information Studies(DLIS)
The Diploma in Library and Information Studies is the qualification that will give learners knowledge, skills and competencies to work in libraries and information centres. Students will learn about the information industries, information collections and how to manage them, including how to classify and catalogue library materials, manage collection, provide information services, carry out stock taking, maintain circulation of materials and enter and maintain library data.
Programme Summary
Programme Informations
Candidates holding the following qualifications will be eligible for admission into this programme:
- Possession of a Basic Certificate in Library and Information Studies (NTA Level 4), or any other relevant programme at a similar level, (with not less than four passes in O-Level Secondary Education)
OR
- Possession of Advanced Level Certificate with at least one principal pass or three subsidiar
Level I | ||
Code | Course | Unit |
ICL 05109 | Classification of Library Materials | 10 |
ICL 05110 | Bibliography and Bibliographic Control | 10 |
ICL 05111 | Cataloguing of Library and Information Resources | 10 |
ICL 05112 | Library Statistics and Reports | 10 |
ICL 05113 | Introduction to Library Practices | 10 |
ICL 05114 | Introduction to Info-Entrepreneurship | 10 |
ICL 05215 | Information Sources | 10 |
ICL 05216 | User Information Needs | 10 |
ICL 05218 | Information Searching and Retrieval | 10 |
ICL 05217 | Communication Skills | 10 |
ICL 05219 | Management Skills | 10 |
ICL 05220 | Security and Disaster Management in Libraries | 10 |
Total Level 1 | 120 | |
Level II | ||
ICL 06122 | Library and Information Management Systems | 10 |
ICL 06123 | Introduction to Database and Data Security | 10 |
ICL 06124 | Introduction to Digital Library | 10 |
ICL 06125 | Introduction to Records and Archives Management | 10 |
ICL 06126 | Introduction to Library Collection Development | 10 |
ICL 06127 | Introduction to Information Literacy | 10 |
ICL 06228 | Reference and Information Services | 10 |
ICL 06229 | Community Information Services | 10 |
ICL 06230 | Administration and Management in Libraries | 10 |
ICL 06231 | Marketing of Library and Information Services | 10 |
ICL 06232 | Field attachment | 20 |
Total Level II | 120 | |
No. | Item | Amount (TZS) |
1. | Registration fee | 30,000 |
2. | Tuition Fees |
480,000 |
Level I : Theoretical Courses (12 Units x 40,000) | ||
Level II : Theoretical Courses (10 Units x 40,000) |
520,000 | |
Practical Course (1 Unit x 100,000) | ||
3. | Examination Fees (22 Courses x 10,000) | 220,000 |
4. | Students Organization Fees | 20,000 |
5. | Student Identity Card | 20,000 |
6. | Quality Assurance Fee | 20,000 |
TOTAL | 1,310,000 | |
| NAME | CONTACTS |
Mr. Ntimi Kasumo |
This qualification is intended for a person who will be able to classify and catalogue library materials, manage collection, provide information services, carry out stock taking, maintain circulation of materials and enter and maintain library data.
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%).