Bachelor of Library and Information Science
Nature of Field of Study
The BLIS Program is the study of the development, deployment, and management of information resources in print, non-print, electronic and digital formats and services. Graduates of this program are being prepared to apply information technology to basic library operations and functions. Moreover, they are trained to harness arrangement of bibliographical and online tools to support teaching, research, and other services.
Learning outcomes
- select, evaluate, organize and disseminate print, multimedia, electronic and digital information resources.
- effectively communicate orally and in writing, at the same time, use a variety of communication methods in a manner that best enables the message to be understood.
- demonstrate logical and systematic approaches to the accomplishment of tasks.
- formulate objectives, policies and processes as well as design and manage resources in anticipation of future educational or organizational changes.
- recognize, analyze and constructively solve problems, provide appropriate direction and assistance, and overcome barriers when necessary.
- identify users needs and wants through reference interviews. customer surveys, complaint logs and other means in order to evaluate the effectiveness of current services and improve these and other practices.
- work well in groups and seek ways to build team efforts to solve problems and achieve common goals.
- understand librarys automation systems and the use of computer hardware, software and peripherals, including online collaboration tools (the Internet, the worldwide web, and social networking sites).
- develop information technology solutions (e.g., library automation system, Website, e-mail system, etc.).
- conduct significant research projects that will benefit the library and the organization.
- evaluate and debate information policy (e.g., copyright law, plagiarism, cybercrimes, etc.) and ethical issues applicable in local, national or global context.
- participate in continuing education activities organized by library associations and other entities.
Bachelor of Science in Information System
Nature of Field of Study
The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Program includes the study of application and effect of information technology to organizations. Graduates of the program should be able to implement an information system, which considers complex technological and organizational factors affecting it. These include components, tools, techniques, strategies, methodologies, etc. that will ensure that the organization has the information and the systems it need to support its operations.
Learning outcomes
- Apply knowledge of business processes, computing, mathematics and social sciences appropriate to Information Systems.
- Analyze a problem, identify and define the computing requirements with respect to organizational factors appropriate to its solution and plan strategies for their solutions
- Evaluate information systems in terms of general quality attributes and possible trade-offs presented within the given requirement
- Design, implement, and evaluate information systems, processes, components, or programs and to source cost-benefit efficient alternatives to meet desired needs, goals and constraints
- Use knowledge and understanding of enterprises in modeling and design on information systems
- Deploy and use effective skills, tools and techniques necessary for information systems practice
- Function effectively on teams (recognizing the different roles within a team and different ways of recognizing teams) to accomplish a common goal.
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences. Communication skills includes technical writing, presentation and negotiation, and numeracy
- Recognize the legal, social, ethical, religious and professional issues involved in the exploitation of computer technology and be guided by the adoption of appropriate professional, ethical and legal practices both in the local and global community.
- Recognition of the need for the ability to engage in an independent and life-long learning, planning self-learning and improving performance as the foundation for on-going professional development.