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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Library and Information Studies – OUSL – 2023

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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences offers the Degree of BA Hons (LIS) for the three year LIS Diploma holders. Library and Information Science is a multidisciplinary subject area that embraces managing knowledge resources for effective access. It deals with acquiring information resources according to the scope of the library, organizing them using different methodologies and existing technology, analyzing the contents of the resources and embedding its meta data into bibliographic formats for easy retrieval, providing access to resources using robust technology- based platforms, establishing integrated access to information across persons, institutions and systems for establishing integrated access to information, and preserving the materials for future use.

Objectives of the degree program

  • to develop managerial and administrative competencies and skills that are necessary to establish, maintain and run libraries
  • to provide technical knowledge and training on information systems, access systems, related software and emerging technologies
  • to develop research skills for service development
  • to upgrade their professional competencies to international standard
  • to inculcate professional ethics and conduct in LIS field
Programme Code :BA Hons (LIS)
Programme Category :Undergraduate Programme
Conducted by :Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Mode of Delivery:Distance Mode using printed course materials
Medium:English

Completion of three (03) year Diploma (60 Credits) in LIS from a recognized professional or educational institution, or An equivalent or higher qualification acceptable to the Senate of the OUSL.

Issuing of Applications :  08th January 2023
Closing Date for Applications :  08th February 2023 

Contact the coordinator.

Address :The Coordinator, Information Studies Unit,
Library, The Open University of Sri Lanka, P.O.Box 21, Nawala, Nugegoda.
Contact :0112881263
Email :coordinatorisu
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