Welcome to the School of Information Studies—where data, technology, and people come together. Our programs empower students to manage, analyze, and transform information in a rapidly evolving digital world, preparing them for impactful careers in information science, libraries, data management, and beyond.
Collection Development is a key area in information studies that focuses on building,managing and evaluating library collections.It ensures that libraries provide relevant,updated and accessible information resources to support education,research and knowledge sharing.
This unit covers the competencies required to conserve and preserve information materials. Competencies include; determining the nature of the information, identifying deterioration of information material, Conserving information material,
Preserving information material, restoring information material, performing reprography of information material, storing information material, applying ICT in conservation and preservation of information material and recognizing emerging trends and issues in material conservation and preservation.
An Archival Studies course teaches the principles and practices of managing, preserving, and providing access to records, documents, and digital information with long-term value. It covers archival theory, recordkeeping, preservation strategies, ethical standards, and technological advancements in managing information. It prepares students for careers in archives, museums, and records management.
A Publishing and Book Trade course provides comprehensive training in the entire lifecycle of a book, covering manuscript acquisition, editing, design, production, marketing, and distribution. It equips students with skills to navigate the commercial, legal, and technological aspects of the industry, including copyright law, publishing contracts, and digital transformation.
