Library and Information Science Curricula in Zambia

Abstract

There are three institutions which offer library and information science programmes in Zambia: the University of Zambia (UNZA); the Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Commerce (a college under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Department of Vocational Training); and the Zambia Telecommunication Corporation College. The former offers degree programme and the latter offer Diploma (Evelyn Hone College only) and Certificate programmes. The curricula for the certificate level have a lot of differences and deficiencies. The mechanisms of curricula review had various levels of consultations but the consultations were more internal. This mechanism was found to be ineffective as it left the programmes uncoordinated. Recommendations have been made to alleviate the situation.

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