Bachelor of Library and Information Science | UNIZULU

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The Bachelor of Library and Information Science at the University of Zululand is a four-year professional degree that prepares graduates for careers as qualified librarians and information managers across South Africa's public, academic, school, and special library sectors. The programme covers collection development, cataloguing, information retrieval, community information services, digital libraries, and library management — aligned with professional standards of the Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA). South Africa's libraries serve as critical access points for information, education, and community development, particularly in under-resourced areas of KwaZulu-Natal.

English: NSC Level 4
Five additional 20-credit subjects
APS: Minimum 26 points

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
English Home Language or English First Additional Language50%Required

Career Prospects

Librarian – Provide information services, manage collections, and support learning in public, academic, school, or special libraries across South Africa.
School Library Resource Centre Manager – Develop and manage school libraries as centres of learning and literacy support for learners in under-resourced communities.
Academic Librarian – Support research, manage scholarly resources, and deliver information literacy training at universities and technical colleges.
Information Services Manager – Lead library and information departments in government, legal firms, healthcare institutions, or corporate environments.
Community Information Officer – Connect communities with government services, legal information, and educational resources through public library networks.

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