Department of Library and Information Science jobs and careers

About Department of Library and Information Science

This department remains as the only department of study which offers Library and Information Science as a subject for the B.A and B.A (Honours) Degree in the University system of Sri Lanka. The students who obtain highest marks for their first year qualifying examination are selected to follow the B.A. (Honours) degree program. This course contains three main subject areas; 1. Library and Information Science. 2. Computer Application in Library and Information center operations 3. Information Communication Technology Application for Library and Information Services. This subject is also included in the B.A degree programme (External) which is conducted by the Centre for Distance and Continuing Education of this University. The department also offers postgraduate courses such as Master of Arts (MA) in Library and Information Science (one year), Master of Social Sciences (MSSc) in Library and Information Science (two years). Furthermore, the department conducts M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs. In addition, the “Journal of Library Science” is published by the Library and Information Science Student Association. The Department is further organize and International Conference on Library and Information Management as a bi-annual activity starting from 2016. The Alumni Association of the Department lively takes part of the vivid academic, socio-cultural activities and programs organized by the Department. Four student societies such Library Society, English Society, IT Society and Media Society function under the Library and Information Science Student Association. The principal purpose of these student societies is to improve the Knowledge, skills, attitudes and the mindset of the LIS undergraduates.