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Diploma in Library & Information Services

Level: Diploma(MNQF Level 5)
Duration: 1 year(2 Semesters)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee: Course FeeMVR 7,335

current Intake: February Intake 2025
Campus: Male' (Full-Time)

Overview

A golden opportunity to be a professional librarian The Diploma in Library and Information Services aims to prepare students as professionals who would be able to manage and handle work in any type of library. On completion of the course, students gain the knowledge and skills required to work in libraries or to handle large volumes of information in institutions and organizations. As part of this course, students will undertake a supervised work placement where they will be able to apply the skills and knowledge they have learned. It is designed to enhance skills, develop competency and knowledge of the profession and to increase self-confidence. The aim is to prepare students for effective acquaintance of work and practicalities of an actual library atmosphere. The program is now available in block mode and will be covered in one year. The students will be evaluated through take home assignments and end of semester examinations.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

i) Two passes at GCE AL/HSC or equivalent; OR
ii) Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field; OR
iii) Completion of MNU Certificate 4 - Foundation Studies program (any) or equivalent; OR

Alternative Entry

i) Completion of a level 4 qualification (unrelated) and successful completion of MQA approved University Preparation Program; OR
ii) 20 years old, completion of secondary school, 2 years of relevant work experience and successful completion of MQA approved University Preparation Program

General Notes

Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Semester 1

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	POL101 Civics (CORE)	Civics	Nil	15 Civics (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	IST109 Introduction to Library & Information Society (CORE)	Introduction to Library & Information Society	Nil	15 Introduction to Library & Information Society (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	IST111 Information Organisation (CORE)	Information Organisation	Nil	15 Information Organisation (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	HIS103 20th Century Maldivian History (CORE)	20th Century Maldivian History	Nil	15 20th Century Maldivian History (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	3,480 3,480

Semester 2

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	IST117 Library management basics (CORE)	Library management basics	Nil	15 Library management basics (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	IST115 Industry Placement (CORE)	Industry Placement	Nil	15 Industry Placement (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	DHI113 Dhivehi for Professionals (CORE)	Dhivehi for Professionals	Nil	15 Dhivehi for Professionals (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	BIS101 Information Systems (CORE)	Information Systems	Nil	15 Information Systems (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	3,855 3,855

Course Total

120 CP

Total: 7,335

7,335

Careers

Can work or lead in school, Corporate or specialist libraries at level IV Civil Service. Easily transferable to various occupations People oriented or information management related fields.