Bachelor of Library and Information Studies
Communication Studies and Language - Information Studies
Purpose and Rationale
The programme focuses on educating and training Library and Information Service personnel to meet international standards. It aims to address past inequities by providing opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged communities to gain professional education in Library and Information Science.
Furthermore, the Department aims to preserve and investigate environmental and cultural resources in Southern Africa, with graduates being competent in both traditional and modern sources of information. Graduates are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to enter the job market and serve both technologically advanced and disadvantaged sectors.
Ultimately, the programme seeks to create a well-rounded awareness of information resources and empower graduates to contribute positively to their communities.
Outcomes
- Basic library and information service skills.
- The skills of critical thinking and debate, reading and interpretation.
- Information Technology (IT) competencies required in the Information Society.
- How to acquire, search for, use and disseminate information and how to reproduce it.
Assessment Criteria
Library and Information Science Program Overview
In the Library and Information Science program, students will engage in critical reading and analysis of library information, participate in debates, and provide effective communication with peers and the broader community. Information Technology (IT) will be utilized effectively to provide library services, retrieve and manage information, and store and reproduce data as needed.
Services Provided:
- Conducting critical analysis of library information
- Engaging in debates on library-related topics
- Communicating effectively with peers and the community
- Utilizing IT for library services
- Retrieving, managing, storing, and reproducing information as required
Integrated Assessment:
- Assignments
- Contributions to class debates
- Examinations
- Tests
- Peer assignments
- Practical field work
Students will be evaluated through a variety of assessment procedures to ensure a comprehensive understanding of library and information science principles and practices.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree(Min 480)
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 480
- SAQA Source
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