Synopsis

The program aims to strengthen the professional knowledge and competencies needed for the middle and higher-level positions in various libraries and resource centers in both public and corporate sectors. The courses offered range from the traditional library management contemporary to the application of related technologies for the provision of information services in the libraries and information centers.

Entry Requirement

• Bachelor of Science (Hons.) from UiTM in a related and appropriate area of specialization with minimum CGPA of 2.75; OR
• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent from other recognized universities approved by UiTM with minimum CGPA of 2.75.
    

English Requirement (MUET/IELTS/TOEFL/CEFR/TOEIC/BULATS)

• Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 3
• IELTS Band 5
• TOEFL: Internet Based Test (IBT: 35 - 45) ; Computer Based Test (CBT: 107 - 131) ; Paper Based Test (417 - 450)
• CEFR: B1
• TOEIC: 356 - 440
• BULATS: 40 - 59

Courses

Semester 1

• Information Searching & Retrieval
• Strategic Planning and Human Resource Management  
• User Needs and User Studies
• Information System Management in Libraries 

Semester 2

• Digital Libraries and Multimedia Applications
• Dissertation Development and Research Methods
• Measurement and Evaluation in Libraries
• Seminar: Knowledge Management

Semester 3

• Business Information Sources and Services
• Independent Study
• Electives
  • Advanced Cataloguing & Classification
  • Thesaurus Constructions in A Specific Discipline
  • Metadata
  • Information Policy and Information Infrastructure
  • Information System Project Management in the Library Environment
  • Information System Evaluation in Libraries and Information Centers
  • Information Industry and Information Entrepreneurship
  • Bibliometric Applications and Knowledge Productivity
  • Legal Information Sources and Services
  • Medical and Health Information Sources and Services
  • Islamic Information Sources and Services
  • Dissertation