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BA (Hons) Library and Information Science<\/h1>\n

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The BA (Hons) Library and Information Science\u00a0<\/strong>programme is designed for learners who wish to upgrade their competencies for work in library set ups. It has multi-entry points at Certificate (Year 1), Diploma (Year 2) and Year Three levels. Exit points are also flexible at Certificate, Diploma & Undergraduate levels. Consisting of a blend of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and contact-based modules, this programme focuses on both theoretical and applied aspects of librarianship.<\/p>\n

The Research Methodology and Dissertation components in the final year of this Honours degree aim at enabling learners to undertake research in any area of library studies which is meaningful for them. For those already working in a library this is an opportunity to explore certain areas for reflective praxis and professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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  • Scholarship for Open university of Mauritius Toppers after graduation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Effective Communication (<\/span>Core<\/b>)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Principles of Library Management (<\/span>Core<\/b>)<\/span><\/li>\n
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    • Human Resource in Libraries (<\/span>Core<\/b>)<\/span><\/li>\n
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      • Libraries in the Information Society (<\/span>Core<\/b>)<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Classification (<\/span>Core<\/b>)<\/span><\/li>\n
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        • Information Retrieval (<\/span>Core<\/b>)<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Research Methodology (<\/span>Core<\/b>)<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Placement (Core<\/b>)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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          • Digital Libraries 1 (<\/span>Core<\/b>)<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Project Management (<\/span>Core<\/b>)<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Dissertation (<\/span>Core<\/b>)<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Financial Management (<\/span>Elective<\/b>)<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Introduction to Copyright Law (<\/span>Elective<\/b>)<\/span>\n

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            • Media Literacy (<\/span>Core<\/b>)<\/span><\/li>\n
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