Diploma in Library Science

UCISS Malaysia ➞ Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences ➞ Diploma in Library Science

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UCISS Malaysia ➞ Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences ➞ Diploma in Library Science

Programme
Diploma in Library Science [ KPT / JPS. /KA 7401/09/11]

Professional Recognition
Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)

Intake
January / June / August

Duration
2½ Years

Fees
RM 15,470.00

Entry Requirements
SPM/O level or equivalent (3 credits with a pass in English and Mathematics)

Overview

Broad-based knowledge and concepts for organizing information materials.
Acquire methods for organizing knowledge used in information storage and retrieval system.
Students will be exposed with the universally accepted tools, standards and the importance of accurate, consistent and reliable computerized bibliographic records.
Students are required to attend an internship programme to apply theory and practical into the libraries and information centers.

Program Learning Outcomes

Acquire knowledge on the roles, functions and activities of different types of libraries and information services;
Possesses in-depth knowledge of the functions of library system and information services;
Competent in designated activities such as acquisition, cataloguing and circulation within a section or department of a library or information services;
Be a self directed learner, thinker and work independently as well as the need to undertake lifelong learning in the field of organization of information management;
Provide effective services to users through print and education medium;
Practice librarianship in the spirit of relevant, ethical and professional practice in a rapidly changing multicultural, multiethnic and multilingual society.

Programme Structure

Year 1
Course Code	Course
ZKU1111ZEU1133 ZEU1223 MPW1133 MPW1143/1153 IAD 1153 SFD 1133 FMD1133 SLD 1113 SLD 2233 SLD 2133 IAD 2143 SLD 1133 SLD 2123 SFD 1123 SLD 1123 SLD 1213	Co-CurriculumProficiency English I Proficiency English II Pengajian Malaysia Pengajian Islam/Pendidikan Moral Computer Application Management Skills Elementary Statistics Introduction to Library and Archives Reference Work Introduction to Library Management Introduction to Database Organization of Knowledge in Libraries and Resource Centre Record Keeping in Organization Analytical Skills and Critical Thinking Descriptive Cataloguing I : Monograph Descriptive Cataloguing II : Non-book Materials
Year 2
Course Code	Course
SLD 2253SLD 2223 SLD 2243 SLD 2143 SLD 2323 SLD 2333 SLD 2313 SLD 3133 SLD 2113	Acquisitions of Library Materials ProceduresKeeping Archives Report Writing Keeping of Special Records Introduction to Entrepreneurship in Information Services Introduction to Children Library Services Community Information Services E-Record Keeping Subject Cataloguing and Classification
Year 3
Course Code	Course
SLD 3113SLD 3123 SLD 3153 SLD 3214	Computerized CataloguingLibrary Promotion and Publicity Preservation of Information Resources Industrial Training

Core Course Description

Course Code	Course	Synopsis
SLD1113	Introduction to Library and Archive	This course introduces the fundamental elements of librarianship and archive. It will also introduce origin and development of libraries, function of libraries and types of library workers and their responsibilities. This course also introduces the types of library users, their information needs and the types of library materials and their specific characteristics.
SLD1123	Descriptive Cataloguing I: Monograph	The purpose of this course is to equip student with the knowledge and skills required to create bibliographic records of all library materials and to be able to understand the techniques of retrieving and accessing library materials.
SLD3113	Computerized Cataloguing	This course is primarily concerned with the concepts for computer based cataloguing work. It is intended to expose the students with the Machine Readable Catalogue (MARC) format as an universally accepted standard for coding computer based catalogue records and to develop the understanding of the importance of accurate, consistent and reliable computerized bibliographic records.

Career Opportunities

Expected Salary

Public Sector: Basic starting monthly salary is around RM1,300; plus allowances (such as housing and entertainment) the total can amount to around RM2,000.
Private Sector: The amount of basic starting monthly salary can vary from the above amount. However, the total amount of monthly salary earned (inclusive of allowances) is subject to negotiation and which can be higher than that earned in the public sector.

Source Universiti Selangor