{"id":1284,"date":"2020-09-03T10:32:20","date_gmt":"2020-09-03T05:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/?page_id=1284"},"modified":"2020-09-21T06:48:46","modified_gmt":"2020-09-21T01:18:46","slug":"pgdip-in-library-and-information-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/library-science\/pgdip-in-library-and-information-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science (PGLIS)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is Library and Information Science?\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vX48B3769vo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Auto translate: [gtranslate]<\/p>\n<p>Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science (PGLIS) is a one-year degree with a short research component. It is placed at Level 08 of the Sri Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF).<\/p>\n<p>The candidate who registers for the PGLIS completes 30 credits at the end of the course.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Entry qualifications to the Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The applicant should possess both A and B.<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>A) A Bachelors degree awarded from a recognized higher education institution.<\/p>\n<p>OR<\/p>\n<p>Associateship of the Sri Lanka Library Association\/ Chartered Librarianship and 10 years of work experience in a recognized library in an executive capacity.<\/p>\n<p>B) A satisfactory working knowledge in English<\/p>\n<p>The candidate should also pass a selection test conducted by NILIS.<\/p>\n<p><b>Medium of instruction<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The course will be conducted in English.<\/p>\n<p><b>Course fee<\/b>: Rs. 100,000. It is payable in two installments.<\/p>\n<p><b>Delivery of lessons and assessment<\/b>:<\/p>\n<p>The classes will be held on Sundays at the NILIS, University of Colombo. Some lessons (20-30%) will be conducted online. Continuous assessments (individual and\/or group work) will be conducted for each module. To sit for semester-end examinations, a candidate should fulfill the requirement of 80% attendance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Course Outline:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PGLIS 7401 Library and Information Environment<br \/>\nPGLIS 7303 Collection Management and Organization of information<br \/>\nPGLIS 7507 Information Sources and Services<br \/>\nPGLIS 7700 Information and Communication Technology<br \/>\nPGLIS 7801 Management for LIS Professionals<br \/>\nPGLIS 7508 Types of Library and Information Centers<br \/>\nPGLIS 7900 Research Methodology<br \/>\nPGLIS 7950 Dissertation<\/p>\n<p><b>Course Coordinator<\/b>: Dr. Ruwan Gamage<\/p>\n<p><b>Application Process<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Please send the completed application by post to NILIS, University of Colombo on or before <strike><font color=\"#FF0000\">18th<\/font><\/strike> <b>30th of September<\/b> 2020 by registered post. Please attach the bank slip of application processing charges (Rs.250) along with the application. The account details have been given in the application.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PG-Application_2020_E.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Download the application<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Auto translate: [gtranslate] Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science (PGLIS) is a one-year degree with a short research component. It is placed at Level 08 of the Sri Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF). The candidate who registers for the PGLIS completes 30 credits at the end of the course. 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