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Advanced Certificate in Library & Information Services

Level: Advanced Certificate(MNQF Level 4)
Duration: 1 year(2 Semesters)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee: Course FeeMVR 7,785

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

Overview

A chance to equip yourself to be a librarian. The Advanced Certificate in Library and Information Services aims to prepare individuals to work as library technicians, especially in school libraries. 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. The course will provide students with information management skills along with numerous additional skills relative to the field. This profession is ideal for those who love to be surrounded with information and knowledge and also those who love to assist others in their quest for learning. After the successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to enroll for the Diploma in Library and Information Services course.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

i) Three passes in GCE O' Level/IGCSE/SSC or equivalent; OR
ii) Attainment of a Level 3 qualification OR

Alternative Entry

i) 18 years old and 1 year work experience AND Ability to communicate in the language of instruction

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	IST001 Cataloging & Classifications for Beginners (CORE)	Cataloging & Classifications for Beginners	Nil	15 Cataloging & Classifications for Beginners (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	IST003 Collection Maintenance (CORE)	Collection Maintenance	Nil	15 Collection Maintenance (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	GEN001 Study Skills (CORE)	Study Skills	Nil	15 Study Skills (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	ENG017 English 1 (CORE)	English 1	Nil	15 English 1 (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
Semester Total				Semester Total		3,480 3,480

Semester 2

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	MGT001 Office Administration (CORE)	Office Administration	Nil	15 Office Administration (CORE) (15) (15)	1,320 1,320
CORE	IST005 Library Client Services (CORE)	Library Client Services	Nil	15 Library Client Services (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	IST007 Library Display & Promotion (CORE)	Library Display & Promotion	Nil	15 Library Display & Promotion (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	CPT101 Computer Applications (CORE)	Computer Applications	Nil	15 Computer Applications (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
Semester Total				Semester Total		4,305 4,305

Course Total

120 CP

Total: 7,785

7,785

Careers

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