Bachelor of Library and Information Science

The Bachelor of Library and Information Science at Silliman University prepares students for work in library and information settings through studies such as Information Process & Handling in Libraries & Information Centers, Introduction to Library and Information Science, Web Technology in Libraries & Information Centers, Collection Management of Information Resources, Organization of Information Resources I, and Information Resources & Services I. It also includes courses on indexing and abstracting, records management and archives, and digital libraries.

The curriculum uses major subjects, general education subjects, major electives or special topics, and cognate or ICT subjects. Students complete Library Practice (with Practicum Fee) with 400 hrs and also take Research Methods in Library & Information Science (with RLE). In the final year, students complete Thesis Writing (with RLE) and two Intensive Review courses.

Modules

• LibICT 11 Information Process & Handling in Libraries & Information Centers
• LibSci 11 Introduction to Library and Information Science
• LibICT 12 Web Technology in Libraries & Information Centers
• LibSci 12 Collection Management of Information Resources
• LibICT 21 Programming Fundamentals
• LibSci 21 Organization of Information Resources I
• LibSci 23 Information Resources & Services I
• LibSci 22 Organization of Information Resources II
• LibSci 24 Information Resources and Services II
• LibSci 31 Library Materials for Children & Young Adults
• LibSci 32 Research Methods in Library & Information Science (with RLE)
• LibSci 41 Thesis Writing (with RLE)

Admission Requirements: All strands will be accepted/admitted. Practicum: 400 hrs.