Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Library and Information Science in Kenya

Course Name: Diploma in Library and Information Science(Library and Information Science)
Major Subject: Library and Information Science
Course Category: Diploma Courses

Institutions Offering Diploma in Library and Information Science

Machakos Institute of Technology, Machakos
MODULES:

MODULE 1
CIS: Library and Information Centre’s Operations
CIS: Information Resources and Services
CIS: Communication Skills
CIS: Basic electronics
CIS: Introduction to computers
CIS: Quantitative Techniques
CIS: Entrepreneurship Education
CIS: Industrial Attachment

MODULE II
CIS: Archives Operations
CIS: Records Management
CIS: Preservation and conservation of information
CIS: Mail and Courier Services
CIS: Professional Ethics
CIS: Information Communication Technology
CIS: Project
CIS: Industrial Attachment

QUALIFICATIONS:

-Minimum qualifications are KCSE D or KCE Div. 3
-Pass in relevant Artisan course
Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies, Nakuru
Module I
Duration: 9 months
Examination Body: KNEC
Termly Fees: 11,700
Entry Requirements: C-
Mode of Study: Full time, Part time, Distance, Online

Module II
Duration: 6 months
Examination Body: KNEC
Termly Fees: 14,700
Entry Requirements: Pass in Module I
Mode of Study: Full time, Part time, Distance, Online

Module III
Duration: 6 months
Examination Body: KNEC
Termly Fees: 17,700
Entry Requirements: Pass in Module II
Mode of Study: Full time, Part time, Distance, Online
Egerton University, Nakuru
Course entry requirements:
(i) Direct admission
-KCSE Mean grade a C- (Minus) or its equivalent OR

-Be a holder of A level certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and subsidiary pass

(ii) Indirect admission
-Diploma with at least a Credit in Library and Information Studies or its equivalent from an institution recognized by Egerton University Senate OR

- Diploma with a pass and at least two years relevant working experience.
University of Embu, Embu
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Mean Grade C(Plain) at KCSE plus a Minimum of C(Plain) in Kiswahili and English; OR,
KACE or its equivalent with at least 1 principal pass in a relevant subjects; OR,
Mean Grade C-(Minus) at KCSE plus a pass in Craft Certificate in Library, Archives and Information Studies(KNEC) or Certificate in Archives and Records Management OR Certificate in Library and Information Science from an Institution recognized by the university senate

Laikipia University, Nyahururu
Admission criteria:
Applicants should have any of the following minimum requirements:

(i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a minimum mean grade of C- (C minus)
Or

(ii) Any other relevant and related qualification with one year of continuous work experience
Or

(iii) Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)
Gretsa University, Thika
Duration: 6 semesters

Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) or
-A Gretsa University Information Science Certificate in relevant discipline or equivalent qualifications from any other recognized institution.

Tuition fees: Ksh 25,000
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University for Science and Technology, Bondo
Course entry requirements:
a) KCSE Mean Grade of C-(Minus) with a minimum of D+ in Maths or Business Studies and D+ in English or Kiswahili; OR

b) D+ (Plus) with a relevant certificate from accredited Institution.

Course duration: 2 years
Kaiboi Technical Training Institute, Eldoret
Course entry requirements:
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 2 1/2 years

Intake: May/September

Exam body: KNEC

Kipkabus Technical and Vocational College, Eldoret
Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC

Intake:Jan/September
Laikipia East Technical and Vocational College, Laikipia
Entry Requirement: C- or Certificate in related field

Duration: 8 terms

Exam Body: KNEC
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi
Course entry requirements:
-C- in KCSE or its equivalent.

Intakes in January, May and September
Lukenya University, Athi River
Course entry requirements:
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 4 semesters
Tream Institute of Technology, Matuu
Entry Requirement: C-
Duration: 3 years
Exam Body: KNEC
Tuition Fees: 11,500 termly
Konoin Technical Training Institute, Mogogosiek
Entry Requirement: C-

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC
Presbyterian Technical College Rubate, Chuka
Entry Grade: C-

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC
Cambridge Universal College Eldoret Campus, Eldoret
Entry Grade: C-

Duration: 6 terms
Kiharu Technical College, Muranga
Entry Requirement: C-
Duration: 2 years
Valley College, Kericho
Examination Body: KNEC
Dominion Training Institute, Bungoma
Examination Body: KNEC
Equip Africa Institute Thika Campus, Thika
Duration: 3 years
Eldoret College of Professional Studies Bomet, Bomet
Exam Body: KNEC
The Kabete National Polytechnic, Nairobi
Elgon View College Eldoret, Eldoret
Kericho School of Professional Studies, Kericho
Sterling Quality Management College, Kitengela
The Golden Gate College, Mosoriot
Kitelakapel Technical Training Institute, Kapenguria
African Institute of Research and Development Studies Bungoma Campus, Bungoma
Sot Technical Training Institute, Bomet
Kisii University, Kisii.