WELCOME TO

THE DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

Dr Notice PasipamireChairperson

Library and Information Science

We welcome you to the Department of Library and Information Science at the National University of Science and Technology. The Department’s thrust is to offer degree programmes that are grounded in the management of information and knowledge that seek to contribute to the development of librarianship and other information-related professions. As such, our teaching and research centres on the dynamics of the interaction between information technology and the factors in the environment within which the technology is applied. Our undergraduate programmes focus on the purview of information systems. In this endeavour, the objective is to produce graduates with a strong technical skills set and a deep understanding of the operations of businesses and other socio-technical systems concerned with managing information systems and databases. At post-graduate level, we offer advanced programmes in the domain of information and knowledge management practice, as well as research-oriented higher degrees. Research is of primary importance to our department. Largely because it enables us to pull together research energy and resources that focus on developmental challenges that are experienced in Sub- Saharan Africa with respect to information literacy, library systems development and the enhancement of information service processes. An important aspect in our activities is networking. This is because it fosters participation and collaboration, which are high on the Department’s agenda. As a result, the Department has linkages with a number of organisations at national, regional and international levels that promote interface with industry as well as foster tapping on to ideas and knowledge from colleagues in industry into the Department’s teaching and research.

The programmes that are currently on offer in the Department are as follows:

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Library and information Science
Post-graduate Diploma in Library and Information Science
Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science
Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Science

Our Programmes

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Library and Information Science

Postgraduate

Master of Science Degree in Library and Information Science

Higher Degree Programmes

There are different timeframes for full-time and part-time studies. In both cases, a candidate who fails to complete his/her studies within the maximum allowable time should apply for an extension to be considered by the Academic Board. Such an application should be motivated by the candidate’s supervisor(s).

Full-Time Programmes

A full-time MPhil shall take a minimum of eighteen (18) months and a maximum of

thirty-six (36) months.

A full-time PhD shall take a minimum of twenty-four (24) months and a maximum of thirty-six (36) months.

Part-Time Programmes

A part-time MPhil shall take a minimum of twenty-four (24) months and a maximum of forty-eight (48) months.

A part-time PhD shall take a minimum of thirty-six (36) months and a maximum of sixty (60) months.

Entry Requirements

A prospective candidate for an MPhil degree should be normally a holder of a B.Sc. or B.A. (Hons) degree in the First or Upper Second Division (2.1)in Library and Information Science or in any other information science field, for instance, Information and Communication Technology, Archives, Records Management, Information Systems Management, Publishing, Archaeology, Cultural Heritage and Museology Studies.
A prospective candidate for a PhD should be a holder of an MSc or MA degree (Distinction or Merit) / MPhil in Library and Information Science or in any other information science field, for instance, Information and Communication Technology, Archives, Records Management, Information Systems Management, Publishing, Archaeology, Cultural Heritage and Museology Studies.
A prospective MPhil candidate who passed his/her B.Sc. or B.A. (Hons) degree with less than an Upper Second Division (2.1) shall be considered for admission provided he/she has worked within the relevant field for at least three (3) years post B.Sc. or B.A. (Hons) qualification.
A prospective PhD candidate who passed his/her MSc or MA degree with less than a Merit shall be considered for admission provided he/she has worked within the relevant field for at least four (4) years post MSc or MA qualification.