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Social Science & Humanities

Master of Social Sciences 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 MSSc targets the advanced level careers to be possessed with academic and research potentials.

  

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 10

Category

Social Science & Humanities

Course Level

Masters / MBA

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