REF;INFORMATION SCIENCES The School of Information Sciences at Moi University was established in 1988 to meet the growing need for information-related manpower in Kenya. Until its establishment, people aspiring to pursue programmes such as records management, archives management, library training, publishing and informatics had no option but to do it outside the country. The problem with this arrangement was that an external programme was not only costly both to the individuals and the government or sponsor, but also totally irrelevant to the manpower needs of Kenya and much of the African region. Students who went overseas were trained on the environment prevalent in the developed west which was not similar to the situation in Kenya. In view of the foregoing, it was felt by both the government and members of the information fraternity that the only way to address this need was to establish a local training facility. Moi University was chosen as the most ideal public institution to host this school. The school was mandated to provide high level training for people aspiring to pursue: Information technology; archives and records management; librarianship; publishing; and mass media. 1. Present Status Since its inception in 1988, the school has developed to become a leading regional training ground for information-related professionals. Presently, the school offers bachelors, masters and PhD degrees in the following areas: Information technology Records and archives management Library and information studies Publishing Mass Media On account of its pioneering and leadership role in these areas, the school has and continues to attract students and scholars from as far a field as, Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda , South Sudan and Uganda. The school is among the very few schools on the African continent offering records and archives management; and publishing programmes up to PhD level. Its professors are among the most respected and sought after on the continent. 1. Marketability of graduates from the school Graduates from the school are immediately absorbed on completion of their programmes. A number of them are booked by potential employers during their final year. At present there is a serious shortage of graduates with postgraduate qualifications in records management and librarianship in universities mushrooming in the East Africa making competition for them very stiff. Most students from outside Kenya are sponsored by their employers who guarantee them promotion on successful completion of their programmes.In view of the foregoing, it does appear that Moi University and in particular, the School of Information Sciences, will continue to play a leading role as a supplier of information-related manpower in the country and much of the African region for a considerable period of time.SO STOP SEEING INFOMATION SCIENCE IN A SIMPLE PERSPECTIVE!,#ZINGWA.
Posted on: Sun, 05 Oct 2014 09:21:01 +0000
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