telephone icon

94112903903

Computing & IT

Master of Arts in Library and Information Science

Introduction  

The Department of Library and Information Science in the University of Kelaniya was established in 1973 in response to Government policy of the period to introduce job-oriented professional study programmes in universities, with the aim of combating the ever-rising unemployment problem of the graduates in the country. It was also envisaged to conduct Postgraduate courses for the Librarians, Information Scientists, Information Officers, Documentation Scientists and allied grades for offering further education, training with a view to provide and to inculcate advanced knowledge, skills, behavioural, attitudinal traits and to structure mind-sets for enabling them to serve any work environment. The principal role of this department is to supply human resources to those libraries and information centres and allied sectors attached to government and non - government organizations in Sri Lanka, and abroad. The purpose of the MA is to train and develop middle level career professionals. 

 

Aims of the Program:

  • To provide the intellectual and professional foundation to the students for careers in librarianship and information Services
  • To provide the skills and competencies in the management of libraries information centres, information resources, services and products
  • To produce a pool of responsible, committed and balance minded professionals in this discipline
  • To provide postgraduate qualifications and skills for working librarians who need such qualifications and training for their promotions and career development.
  • To conduct research in the field of Library and Information Science, and to develop a strong research culture in the discipline within the country.


Teaching Methods the Evaluation Criteria

Lectures, Tutorials, Presentations, Practical sessions, Individual and Group presentations,

Research project, Creative activities

 

Evaluation Procedure

 Assignments and Reports, Class Room Practical Tests, Projects, Presentations, Examinations

 

SLQF Level

Level 9 

Category

Computing & IT

Course Level

Masters / MBA

Related Courses

Online
Nextgen Campus

Diploma in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking

Diploma in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking

clock-img

Duration

720 Hours

Medium

English

Physical
Circle Institute of Business and Technology

Certificate Course in Computing

Certificate Course in Computing

clock-img

Duration

3 months

Medium

English

Physical
SLIIT-Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

Master of Science in Network Engineering

Master of Science in Network Engineering

clock-img

Duration

02 Years

Medium

English

Online
OpenArc Campus

Online Certificate in Microsoft Excel

Online Certificate in Microsoft Excel

clock-img

Duration

Medium

English

Physical
Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT)

Professional Certificate in 3D Animation

Professional Certificate in 3D Animation

clock-img

Duration

Medium

English

Physical
The Open University of Sri Lanka - OUSL

Short Course in Qualitative Data Analysis

Short Course in Qualitative Data Analysis

clock-img

Duration

24 Hours

Medium

English

Ask from University of Kelaniya