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
SUMMARY
- previous Intake
- February Intake 2025
- Campus
- Male' (Full-Time)
previous Intake
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.
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 |
IST003 Collection Maintenance (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
GEN001 Study Skills (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
ENG017 English 1 (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
| 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 |
IST005 Library Client Services (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
IST007 Library Display & Promotion (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
CPT101 Computer Applications (CORE) | Nil | 1,245 1,245 | |||
| Semester Total | 4,305 4,305 |
| Course Total | 120 CP | Total: 7,785 7,785 |
Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.
While every reasonable effort has been exerted to ensure the accuracy of the fees published by the Maldives National University, it is important to note that the University reserves the prerogative to modify fees without prior notification, whether prompted by altered circumstances or otherwise. Applicants are hereby alerted to the fact that the outlined plans for various courses (including but not limited to lecturers and terms) as disclosed in the University's publications are indicative of intent. Such representations shall not be construed as constituting a binding offer or covenant for which the University assumes liability. Should you desire to pursue a specific subject as an elective, it is incumbent upon you to verify its availability in the respective term. In the event of any verbal communication from a University representative conflicting with a document officially published by the University, the latter shall be deemed authoritative.
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.