The overall objective of the programme is to provide students with the academic, technical and management skills that will enable them to pursue careers in the administration and management of libraries and information centres.

	To help students understand the role and significance of library and information services in a knowledge-based economy;
	To provide students with updated knowledge and skills in using information sources and technologies; and
	To enable students to develop competence to work at libraries, information centers and information systems in both public and private sectors.