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

This course is best suited for students who wish to pursue careers in library installations.
Those who successfully complete this course can work in school, college or even university libraries. They can also work in major national, medical or even museum libraries.
Moreover, one can choose to work as research analysts for business or even non-governmental organizations.
Graduates can also pursue higher learning in Bachelor of Library and Information Science in some of the leading universities in Kenya and abroad.

Some of the jobs one can get upon course completion include:
1. Librarian.
2. Document control specialist.
3. Library technician.
4. Digital librarian.
5. Researcher.
6. Research librarian.
7. Medical librarian.
8. Library administrator.
9. Library director.
10. Law librarian.

Colleges Offering Diploma in Library and Information Science(Library and Information Science)

•  Kisii University, Kisii  
  Admission requirements
  - A minimum of a C in KCSE or division III in KCE or
  - A certificate in library and information science from a reputable institution
  Course duration
  - 3 years
•  Ekerubo Gietai Technical Training Institute, Nyamira  
  Duration: 3 terms
  
  Minimum requirement:
  -KCSE Mean grade C-(Minus)
  -Pass in Certificate in Information Science
  
  Fees: Ksh. 10,600
•  Laikipia East Technical and Vocational College, Laikipia  
  Entry requirements:
  KCSE C- Or Related Certificate.
  
  course duration:
  8 Terms.
  
  Examination Body:
  KNEC.
•  Mukurweini Technical Training Institute, Mukurweini  
  Exam body:KNEC
  
  Entry requirements:KCSE C- and above
  
  Intakes: Jan/May/Sep
  
  Duration:3 years
•  Tream Institute of Technology, Matuu  
  Exam Body: KNEC
  Minimum Admission Grade: KCSE C-
  Course Duration: 3 Years
  Fees Per Term: KES 11,500
•  Emsos Technical Training Institute, Eldoret  
  Course duration: 2 1/2 years
  
  Minimum entry Grade: KCSE C- (minus)
  
  Examination body: KNEC
•  Karumo Technical Training Institute, Meru  
  Duration: 3 modules
  
  Minimum requirement:
  -KCSE Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
•  Presbyterian Teachers College Rubate, Chuka  
  Examiner: KNEC
  
  Tuition Fees: Kshs. 28,000
  
  Minimum Entry Requirement: KCSE C- (MINUS)
•  Finstock Evarsity, Nairobi  
  Course Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade of C - and above.
  Duration: 12 - 18 months.
•  Span Institute of Technology, Kenol  
  Mode of study: Part time, full time, evening and weekend classes
•  Kaiboi Technical Training Institute, Eldoret  
  Duration: 10 terms
•  Empire International College of Management and Technology, Nairobi  
  
•  Sterling Quality Management College, Kitengela  
  
•  Kericho School of Professional Studies, Kericho  
  
•  Elite Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Eldoret  
  
•  Sot Technical Training Institute, Bomet  
  
•  Siaya Institute of Technology, Siaya  
  
•  Regions group international college, Sotik Branch, Sotik  
  
•  Kenya Institute of Applied Sciences, Eldoret  
  
•  Eldoret College of Professional studies, Eldoret  
  
•  Bumbe Technical Training Institute, Funyula  
  
•  Eldoret Professional Accountancy & Computer College, Eldoret  
  
•  Kericho Technical Institute, Kericho  
  
•  Eldoret Splendid College of Computer Training, Eldoret  
  
•  The Kisumu National Polytechnic, Kisumu  
  

Universities Offering Diploma in Library and Information Science(Library and Information Science)

•  Egerton University, Nakuru  
  Admission requirements
  - Applicants must have scored a minimum
  of C in KCSE with C in the subjects below:
  (i)Geography or history
  (ii)Maths
  (iii)Kiswahili
  (iv)English
  
  -Those holding a certificate in Archives and
  Records Management,library or any other relevant
  discipline may be admitted provided they have passed
  with credit.
  
  Course duration
  - Three years
•  Laikipia University College (Maralal Town Campus), Maralal  
  Minimum Entry Requirements:
  
  An aggregate KCSE grade of C - (Minus) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution, for Diploma in Education aggregate KCSE grade C+ , C+ in two teaching subjects and C(Plain) in English or its equivalent.
•  Kenya Methodist University, Meru  
  Course requirements
  A mean grade of C and above at KCSE
  
  Course duration
  3 years
  
  Mode of study
  Part time, full time and distance learning
  
  Intakes
  January, May and September
•  Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi  
  
•  Egerton University Nairobi Campus, Nairobi  
  
•  Catholic University of Eastern Africa School of Continuing Professional Development, Nairobi  
  
•  Kenyatta University School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Nairobi  
  

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