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Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Library and Information Science(Library and Information Science) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Diploma in Library and Information Science(Library and Information Science), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name
Diploma in Library and Information Science(Library and Information Science)
Major Subject
Library and Information Science
Course Category
Diploma
Average Study Duration
3 years
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About Diploma in Library and Information Science(Library and Information Science)

This course is best suited for students who wish to pursue careers in library installations.
Those who successfully complete this course can work in school, college or even university libraries. They can also work in major national, medical or even museum libraries.
Moreover, one can choose to work as research analysts for business or even non-governmental organizations.
Graduates can also pursue higher learning in Bachelor of Library and Information Science in some of the leading universities in Kenya and abroad.

Some of the jobs one can get upon course completion include:
1. Librarian.
2. Document control specialist.
3. Library technician.
4. Digital librarian.
5. Researcher.
6. Research librarian.
7. Medical librarian.
8. Library administrator.
9. Library director.
10. Law librarian.

Colleges Offering Diploma in Library and Information Science(Library and Information Science)

Kisii University
Kisii
Admission requirements
- A minimum of a C in KCSE or division III in KCE or
- A certificate in library and information science from a reputable institution
Course duration
- 3 years
Finstock Evarsity
Nairobi
Course Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade of C - and above.
Duration: 12 - 18 months.

Universities Offering Diploma in Library and Information Science(Library and Information Science)

Egerton University
Nakuru
Admission requirements
- Applicants must have scored a minimum
of C in KCSE with C in the subjects below:
(i)Geography or history
(ii)Maths
(iii)Kiswahili
(iv)English

-Those holding a certificate in Archives and
Records Management,library or any other relevant
discipline may be admitted provided they have passed
with credit.

Course duration
- Three years
Laikipia University College (Maralal Town Campus)
Maralal
Minimum Entry Requirements:

An aggregate KCSE grade of C - (Minus) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution, for Diploma in Education aggregate KCSE grade C+ , C+ in two teaching subjects and C(Plain) in English or its equivalent.
Kenya Methodist University
Meru
Course requirements
A mean grade of C and above at KCSE

Course duration
3 years

Mode of study
Part time, full time and distance learning

Intakes
January, May and September

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