Diploma in Library and Information Centre Management

Short description
Practice-oriented diploma designed to build operational and managerial capability in library and information-center functions.

Description
Program develops competence in organizing, managing, and delivering library and information services. Focus includes cataloguing, classification, digital information systems, user services, and administrative management. Emphasis on professional skill development for practicing librarians and fresh graduates seeking entry into library and knowledge-management roles.

Curricular structure (table only)

Features
• Practice-centered structure aligned with real-world library operations
• Emphasis on both technical and managerial competencies
• Suitable for working librarians and new graduates
• Focus on improving effectiveness of library services and institutional information flow

Eligibility
• Practicing librarian or information-center official with a two-year bachelor’s degree
OR
• Fresh graduate with a three-year bachelor’s degree and minimum 50% aggregate

Admission process
• Verify eligibility based on bachelor’s degree and/or work role.
• Apply through KUSOM according to program intake guidelines.
• Selection determined by program criteria and capacity.

Job prospects
• Library and information center officer
• Documentation and archive assistant
• Knowledge-management support roles
• Digital cataloguing and classification technician
• Institutional repository and records-management assistant
• Information services coordinator in academic or corporate environments