Course Description

Bachelor of Library Studies and Information Science prepares students for careers in library management, information organization, digital archives, and information services. Offered at University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) and other universities. Students learn cataloging, classification, information retrieval, digital libraries, and records management. Graduates work in academic libraries, public libraries, school libraries, government information centers, and corporate information departments.

Skills You Will Gain

Information organization

Library management

Cataloging and classification (Dewey Decimal, Library of Congress)

Digital archives

Records management

Information retrieval

Database searching

Digital libraries

Preservation and conservation

Reference services

Collection development

Library automation

Skill Mastery Level 92%

Taught by experienced instructors

Career Opportunities

Librarian (University Libraries - UDSM, SUA, MU, ARU, SUZA, OUT, DIT, IFM, IAA, CBE, Public Libraries - Tanzania Library Services Board, National Library, Regional Libraries, District Libraries), Information Officer (Government Ministries, Public Institutions), Archivist (National Archives, Regional Archives, Zanzibar National Archives), Records Manager (Government Ministries, Corporate Organizations, NGOs), Research Assistant (Research Institutions), Knowledge Manager, School Librarian (Secondary Schools, Primary Schools), Document Controller (Corporate Organizations, NGOs, Construction Companies), Digital Librarian, Library and Information Center Manager

Entry Requirements

Two principal passes in History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. Minimum entry points: 4.0.