Diploma in library and information science

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the program are expected to be able to:

· Effectively plan, organize, develop, implement and evaluate library and human resources to anticipate future educational and organizational changes.

· Identify user’s needs and wants through reference interviews, survey and other feedback mechanism in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the library services and other practices

· Select, evaluate, organize and disseminate print, multimedia, electronic and digital resources

· Exemplify innovativeness and resourcefulness in organizing and providing services and resources in the library and its clients.

· Demonstrate knowledge and skills in applying and handling of information tools and technologies which lead in developing and utilizing appropriate technology solutions.

· Conduct research projects that will assist the improvement of the library organization.

TARGET CLIENTS

· Paraprofessionals – professionals who are working in the library as library staff but are not library and information science graduates. The program will give them basic knowledge on library services and collection management.

· Library Custodian – teachers who were designated as library custodian by the principal or school director. The program will equip them with the necessary skills needed to practice librarianship as well as proper supervision of the library.

· Information specialist – professionals working in different information centers, such as archives, museums, databanks, etc. The program will train them on the appropriate management of different collections which includes organization of information sources, collection development, indexing and abstracting.

Admission Requirements

• Letter of application addressed to the Unit Head of the program:

  • Niño D. Naldoza, IKM Director

• Certificate of Employment/ Work Experience (if applicable)

• Curriculum Vitae

• 2x2 ID picture

• One (1) recommendation letter from employer/ superior/ former professor

• Transcript of Records (TOR)

• Proof of payment (Php250.00). Applicant receives a confirmation email once the application requirements has been checked and verified. The email contains guidelines on how to pay the processing fee.

Application Procedures:

1. Accomplish the application form from this link: https://pwebss.pnu.edu.ph/pnu/applicants/

2. Submit scanned documentary requirements in PDF format to diploma.admissions@pnu.edu.ph

Filename format for the docs: Last Name, First Name_Type of Document

Format for the Subject of the Email: Diploma-Last Name, First Name

3. The concerned faculty/institute reviews the application.

4. Applicant receives a confirmation email from the Office of Admissions regarding their application status and issue the Notice of Admissions.

Curriculum (24 Units)

Code Course Title

DLIS01 Reference and Information Resources and Services

DLIS02 Collection Management of Information Resources

DLIS03 Organization of Information Resources I

DLIS04 Organization of Information Resources II

DLIS05 Indexing and Abstracting

DLIS06 Information Processing and Web Technologies for Libraries

DLIS07 Management of Libraries and Information Centers

DLIS08 Library Internship

For more details about the program, you may contact:

Admissions Office: diploma.admissions@pnu.edu.ph

Institute of Knowledge Management: ikm@pnu.edu.ph

Office of the Institute Director:

Niño D. Naldoza

naldoza.nd@pnu.edu.ph

LIST OF FACULTY AND THEIR SPECIALIZATION

1. Roaima Lyn B. Antonio, MAEd.LS

· Library and Information Science

2. Wilma B. Porteza-Gallardo, MALS

· Library and Information Science

3. Helen A. Advicula, Med.LS

· Library Science

4. Emilio F. Aguinaldo, MAEd

· Information Technology; Technology Management

5. Erwin R. Callo, MA

· Educational Technology

· Educational Administration and Supervision

6. Niño D. Naldoza, MEM

· Educational Leadership and Management

7. Malvin R. Tabajen, MAED-ET

· Educational Technology