Overview

The Department of Library and Information Science is one of the old departments in the School of Education. It was established in 1967, one year after the inauguration of the University of Zambia in 1966. The Department began as part of a UNESCO project to help the independent Zambia to train Librarians, Archivists, Records Managers, Information Workers and Documentalists.

Under this project, Library and Information Science was taken as a minor by students pursuing Bachelor of Arts at the University of Zambia. The Department produced its first three graduates in1970. The obvious weakness in the professional content of the programme resulted in stopping Library and Information Science to be taught as a minor course but as a degree program own its own. As a result, the Bachelor Arts with Library and Information Science (B.A.L.I.S) was born.

Management Philosophy

The Arts With Library And Information Studies program at University of Zambia will embrace a participatory management style that will motivate employees, provide a work environment that is conducive to high productivity, teamwork in which leadership is by example, provide effective communication and guidance, which will be accessible to all, and promote individual growth.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lusaka, Zambia

Disciplines

Library Science Art Education Information Systems

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application form
Two recent passport size photos
Photocopy of current passport
Photocopy of current visa
Letter of acceptance from the Institution/School
Status of the host, parent, or guardian if any;
Proof of commitment from the sponsor (Certification of Scholarship)
Medical report from the UNZA Clinic
Covering letter from the Dean of Students to the Director- General of Immigration
Payment of a prescribed fee (Bank Manager Certified Cheque)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

51363 ZWL / year

≈ 51363 ZWL / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

25808 ZWL / year

≈ 25808 ZWL / year

Additional Details

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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