A library school is an institution of higher learning specializing in the professional training of librarians. As of April 2012 there are 63 American Library Association-accredited Library science programs in Canada and the United States and as of July 2014, 16 UK institutions offering CILIP-accredited programmes.
Below is the list of Library Studies Schools in South Africa
UWC Department of Library and Information Science
Unisa Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science
DUT Department of Library and Information Studies
Library Studies at University of Zululand
Library Studies at Rhodes University
UFH Department of Library and Information Science
How long is library school?
Earning a master’s degree in library science can take one to two years. Counting the time it takes to earn a bachelor’s degree, it can take five to six years to become a librarian.
What should I study to become a librarian?
Although bachelor’s and doctoral degrees in library and information science are available, many librarians hold at least a master’s degree. Licensure is typically required for librarians in public schools and some public libraries.
What is library course?
BLibSc (Bachelor of Library Science) is a postgraduate academic degree course designed to give students an understanding of philosophy of library science, its basic principles, laws as well as social impact. Library Science is basically a field of study that teaches how to manage books and other material in a library.
What is the qualification for librarian job?
To become a librarian you usually need to have one of the following qualifications: a Diploma in Library and Information Studies (Level 5) an undergraduate library qualification. an undergraduate degree in any subject, and a postgraduate degree in library and information studies.
What is library study?
Library science is the field of study that teaches how to manage books and other information, particularly through collecting, preserving, and organizing books and other materials in libraries.