Postgraduate School
Master of Library and Information Science
MLIS Library and Information Science
| Name | Status and Qualification | Research Interests |
| A. Tella | Professor & Head of Department, B.Ed., M.Ed., MLIS (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Botswana) | Knowledge Management, Information Literacy, ICT4Dev. Scholarly Communication and Research Methodology in LIS |
| A. O. Issa | Professor, BLS, MLS (ABU, Zaria); Ph.D. (Ibadan); PGDE (UDU, Sokoto) | Library and Information Studies and Research Methodology |
| Adetoun O. Idowu | Professor, B.A. (Ilorin); MLS (Pittsburgh); Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Collection Development, Management of Libraries and Information Centers and Preservation and Conservation |
| A. A. Salman | Reader B.A. LS (BUK, Kano); PGDE(UDU, Sokoto); MLIS (Ibadan); Ph.D. (South Africa) | Academic and Public Library Management; Indexing and Abstracting and Collection Development |
| K. T. Omopupa | Reader, B.A. LS (BUK, Kano); MLIS (Ibadan) Ph.D. (Kwazulu-Natal) | Health Information, Academic Libraries and Rural Librarianship |
| M.L. Akanbi | Reader, BLS, MLIS (BUK, Kano); Ph.D. (Malaysia) | School and Children Library Management, Collection Development, Preservation and Conservation, Records and Archives Management |
| M. T. Bashorun | Reader, B.Sc.Ed. (OAU, Ile-Ife); MLIS (Ibadan); Ph.D. ( UB, Gaborone ) | Information and Knowledge Management, Reference Sources and Services, Publishing, E-learning, Academic Libraries and Medical Librarianship |
| A. Isah | Reader, BLIS (ABU, Zaria); MLIS (Ibadan); Ph.D. (UB, Gaborone) | Digital Libraries; Knowledge Organization; Publishing and Scholarly Communication |
| S. A. Olarongbe | Senior Lecturer, BLS (BUK, Kano); MLIS (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Library Automation, Public Libraries, Information Literacy and Library Services to Rural Societies |
| Olaronke O. Fagbola | Senior Lecturer, B.Sc.Ed. (OAU, Ile-Ife); M.Inf. Sc. (Ibadan); MBA (Lagos); Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Business Information Management, User Studies, Information and Knowledge Management in Organisations, Social Media Use and Technology |
| Mulikat Y. Abdulkareem | Senior Lecturer BLS, MLIS (ABU, Zaria); Ph.D. ( UB, Gaborone) | Libraries and Information Centers Management, Collection Development, Preservation and Conservation, Records and Archives Management |
| Priscilla A. Jacob | Lecturer 1 B.Tech Computer Engineering (LAUTECH, Ogbomoso); M Inf. Sc. (Ibadan); Ph.D. ( Kwazulu-Natal) | ICT, Information Literacy and Online Information Retrieval System |
| Nafisat Rabiu | Lecturer I, BA. LIS (BUK, Kano); MLIS (Ibadan) | Information and Communication Technology, Emerging Technology in LIS |
| Olubukola. O. Ajiboye | Lecturer II, B.Sc. MIS (Ota); M. Inf. Sc (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Adeleke) | Social Media, Information Literacy and Knowledge Management |
B. Introduction
The MLIS programme is to respond to higher level manpower needs of libraries and other information-related centres in the country and beyond. The programme provides an opportunity to graduates of library schools as well as others from diverse disciplines to acquire the requisite knowledge and skills for identifying, acquiring, organizing, and disseminating information in libraries and other information-related centres. By nurturing research, innovation and service, the programme offers high quality student-centered training necessary to prepare the students for advancement in their academic career.
C. Philosophy
The philosophy of the programme is the preparation of students for scholarship in library and information science practice, and promoting the research-based foundation within the librarianship profession. This philosophy focuses on producing competent information professionals, who will provide modern library and information services to clientele and extend the frontiers of knowledge through research by solving contemporary problems in the library world.
D. Aim and Objectives
The aim of the programme is to equip the students with competences and skills required to function effectively in library and information settings, globally.
Objectives:
E. Admission Requirements
Candidates that will be eligible for admission into the programme should satisfy the following requirements:
F. Duration of the Programme
G. Detailed Course Description
LIS 801 Foundations of Information Profession 2 Credits
Information and society. Scope of the information profession. Types of libraries: traditional and digital libraries. Archives and library development in Nigeria. African information systems. Modern trends in the information profession. Advocacy, lobbying and fund raising. Visits to libraries, information centres, archives and publishing houses. 30h (T); C
LIS 802 Research Methods in Library and Information Science 3 Credits
Research methods in different fields. Research methods in library and information science. Nature of information studies. Writing the research proposal. Stating the research problem, objectives, questions/hypotheses. Requirements of a good literature review. Research design, data collection tools, data analysis methods and procedures. Basic statistics in research. References and referencing styles. Requirements for the good typing of the manuscript. 45h (T); C
LIS 803 Advanced Organisation of Knowledge I 3 Credits
Information carriers. Principles of cataloguing. Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules. Choice of access points. Subject approach. Library of Congress Subject Headings. Fundamentals of classification: Dewey Decimal Classification. Library of Congress Classification Scheme. Machine-readable catalogue. Practical. 15h (T); 90h (P); C
LIS 804 Advanced Organisation of Knowledge II 3 Credits
Theoretical approaches to organisation of knowledge: traditional, facet, analytic. Information retrieval tradition. User-oriented/cognitive views. Bibliometric and domain analytic. Practical hands-on in cataloguing and classification of documents. Practices with dummy books and live books.
15h (T); 90h (P); C
LIS 805 Information Literacy and Information Services 2 Credits
Information. Understanding the user: information needs, reference sources and services. Information literacy. Information needs and seeking behaviours of individuals, groups and organisations. Basic information sources. Information access tools. Information search strategies. Evaluation of information sources. 15h (T); 45h (P); C
LIS 806 Strategic Information Management 2 Credits
Management principles. Strategic information management framework. Legal information management. Strategic awareness. Information as an asset. Information auditing. Information management in an organisation. Information management compliance. Strategic management of libraries and information centres. Management of information enterprises. Challenges and strategies in managing information. 30h (T); C
Computer Applications 2 Credits
Hardware and application software. Types and examples of software applications: enterprise software, accounting software, office suites graphic software, media player. Application software classification. Introduction and practical hands-on: microsoft suites, database management systems. 15h (T); 45h (P); C
LIS 808 Collection Management 2 Credits Nature and types of library collections. Rationale for library collection management. Collection development process. Collection management in traditional and electronic modes. Licensing and encryption. Digital rights management. Consortia. Open access initiative. Challenges in library collection management in Africa. 30h (T); C
LIS 809 Rural Information Services 2 Credits Nature and value of rural areas and rural dwellers. Importance of rural populace in national development. Communication among the rural populace. Nature and value of oral tradition. Community information services. Oral archives and indigenous knowledge system. Audiovisual and mass media resources. Information and millennium development goals and rural communities. 30h (T); E
LIS 810 Telecommunications and Networking 2 Credits
Definitions, nature, examples of telecommunications network. Communication environment. Principles of communication. Data communication networks model. Transmission media. Message protocols. Components of telecommunications network. Network structure: TCP/IP data network. Network architecture and topologies. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
LIS 811 Archives and Records Management 2 Credits
Theory of archives and records management: concepts and principles. Mission statements and access policy. Historical holdings in archives. Transferring/donating materials to the archives. Reference and duplication services in archives. Exhibits and outreach. Practicing records management. Preservation and conservation of information resources: traditional and electronic media. Managing physical and electronic records. Current issues in records management. 30h (T); E
LIS 812 Web Publishing and Design 2 Credits
HTML editors and software: Javascripts, Ajax, XML. Web design, development, hosting. Dbase management system. Web server management. Web programming and marketing. Introduction to SGM. Internet and Web design-practical hands-on. Digital and virtual libraries. Introduction to multimedia. Hypermedia and polymedia, Challenges of web publishing and design in Africa. Hands-on- practicals. Submission of a project. 90h (P); C
LIS 813 Basics of Publishing 2 Credits
Book publishing and book trade. Nature and types of book publishing and book trade: children‘s book publishing, self-book publishing, desktop book publishing. Careers in book publishing. Cost of publishing a book. Book publishing agents. Software for publishing. Internet resources for book publishing. Electronic publishing. Intellectual property rights. Digital rights management. Laws of defamation. 30 (T); E
LIS 814 Software Packages in Libraries 2 Credits
Library software: types, examples, classification. Software encryption, windows multiplatform programming software, viewing software, data compression, CDROM software. Library system packages. Integrated library systems. Selection and evaluation of systems. Sources of information on library software packages. Library automation.Challenges in the use of library software. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
LIS 815 Information Systems in Specialised Professions 2 Credits Information systems and subject information sources: agriculture, health. Basic information sources and services in different professions. Information needs in different professions. State of relevant disciplines in Nigeria. Agencies and stakeholders in Nigeria and Africa. 30h (T); E
LIS 816 Knowledge Management for Information Professionals 2 Credits
Knowledge management (KM) domain: processes, systems value and framework. Differences between information and knowledge. KM tools. Personal KM. Developing KM strategies. Ethics of KM. Software packages for KM operations. KM for digital economy. Roles of information technology in KM. KM for e- business performance. Knowledge transfer, exchange and flows. KM system, architecture, repositories and applications. Case studies in KM. Evaluation of KM. Careers in KM. 30h (T); E
LIS 817 Academic Libraries 2 Credits
History, types and administration of academic libraries. Organisational structure. Budgeting, standards, user education, outreach services. Library consortia: relationship to other information and international agencies. Administration of academic libraries. Challenges and prospects of academic libraries in Nigeria 30h (T); E
LIS 818 School and Youth Libraries 2 Credits
Development of school and youth libraries. Services to children and youth organizations: staffing, library routines, characteristics. Resources: picture books, toys, audiovisual media. Problems of school and youth libraries in Nigeria. Relationship to other information and international agencies. 30h (T); E
LIS 819 National and Public Libraries 2 Credits
History of public libraries in Africa. Evolution of national libraries in Africa. History and development of National Library of Nigeria. Functions of a national library. Administration of public and national libraries. Library services for the disadvantaged. Library routines. Relationship to other information and international agencies. UNESCO Manifesto on Public Libraries. User needs and services. Budgeting, standards. Challenges of public and national libraries in Nigeria. 30h (T); E
LIS 820 Special Libraries 2 Credits
Origin and nature of special libraries. Types of special libraries. Administration of special libraries: organisational structure, budgeting, standards, performance management and evaluation. Library routines. Information products and services. Exhibition/displays. Problems of special libraries and information centres in Nigeria. Relationship to other information and international agencies. 30h (T); E
LIS 821 Research Seminar 1 Credit
Presentation of research proposal on the topic chosen by each student. 45h (P); C
LIS 823 Industrial Attachment 3 Credits Attachment to any relevant information organisation for at least 3 months during the programme. 135h (P); C
LIS 899 Dissertation 5 Credits
Field research. Submission of a research dissertation demonstrating knowledge of research methods and quantitative analysis. Submission of a dissertation. Presentation and examination of dissertation. 225h (P); C
Candidates are expected to take a minimum of 8 Credits from the list of Elective courses. Candidates must register for a minimum of 37 Credits (29 Credits of Core courses and 8 Credits of Elective courses).
I. Summary
Core Courses: 801 (2), 802 (3), 803 (3), 804 (3), 805 (2), 806 (2), 807 (2),
808 (2), 812 (2), 821 (1), 823 (3), 899 (5) 30 Credits
Elective Courses: Any eight (8) Credits courses from the following:
809 (2), 810 (2), 811 (2), 813 (2), 814 (3), 815 (2), 816 (2), 817 (2), 818 (2), 819 (2), 820 (2)
8 Credits
Total = 38 Credits
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