| DESCRIPTION | The world is currently geared towards information and knowledge management. As a result, organizations, both public and private are increasingly realizing and tapping into management of information and knowledge specialists. This course equips the student with the skill to manage information in libraries, archives, records centres, registries among other information centres. A diploma in Information science allows the student to smoothly proceed to a degree in Library Science/Archival Science and other related information sciences.
Aims The course aims to build on information science. It aims to equip the student with technical and management skills necessary for management of information centres The course provides capacity building in areas of archives, library and records management |
| ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | i. Passed a relevant Artisan course OR ii. Passed KCSE with an average of D (D PLAIN) OR iii. Equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC |
| EXAMINATION BODIES | Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) |
| UNITS IN EACH MODULE | Module 1-Library operations and information services
Library and information center operations Archives operations |
| CAREER OPPORTUNITIES | -Academic Libraries -Public Libraries – Government Ministries and Departments – Media and Cultural Centers – Research Organizations – Private Sector |
| ACADEMIC PROGRESSION | Degree in Information Science |
| WHAT WILL I LEARN? | Utilize the acquired knowledge, attitude, competences and practical skills in the acquisition, organization and dissemination of information resources; Understand the role and importance of information management; Identify, locate, retrieve and evaluate information resources; Efficiently offer services in libraries and information centers; Pursue a Bachelors Degree in Library and Information Studies or equivalent qualification. |
| Tuition Fee | Ksh. 18,000 |
