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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Postgraduate Diploma: Library and Information Science

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
5205	Postgraduate Diploma: Library and Information Science
ORIGINATOR
University of Cape Town
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Postgraduate Diploma	Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language		Information Studies
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 7	NQF Level 08	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 0695/12	2012-07-01	2014-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2015-12-31		2018-12-31

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This qualification is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
96472	Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies	Not Applicable	NQF Level 08	120	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

To provide those wishing to work at a professional level in the domain of library and information science a first professional qualification appropriate to the initial stages of a professional career.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The normal expectation is that an applicant will have completed a first degree, in any subject; applicants with other qualifications in the domain, such as the Lower Diploma in Library and Information Science, will also be admitted if they can provide evidence of three or more years of experience or work in a library, information service or resource centre.

Senior certificate with Matriculation Exemption or Equivalent university admission qualification.

First degree: BA/BSocSc/BBibl etc.

Other qualification(s) Relevant Diploma

Recognition of Prior Learning (e.g. work or field experience (if applicable)

Non-graduate's who have shown by examination or a record of appropriate training that they have reached the required level in the discipline will be permitted to register for the diploma.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

a) Critical cross-field outcomes (generic to all teaching and learning)

I. The diplomat will be able to undertake management tasks appropriate to the initial stages in a professional career, plan and control small-scale projects, coordinate small task teams and work with members of a user community in order to develop information services;
II. The diplomat is equipped with proficiency in knowledge of the theory of library and information science sufficient to be able to organise a collection of information for efficient access, assess and respond to user needs, locate and search sources of information, and critically assess the results of such searching.

b) General outcomes (contextually demonstrated general knowledge, skills and values of the programme)

The diplomat is able to:

(i). Trace significant developments in the theory of library and information science;
(ii). Communicate verbally and orally with professional audiences and with users;
(iii). Apply skills and knowledge of the structure of information domains to discipline based problems in locating information.
(iv). Analyse and critique local policies with respect to the development of libraries and information services;
(v). Appreciate the ethical issues associated with the supply of information;
(vi). Appreciate the impacts of the development of information technology on the delivery of information.

c) Specific Outcomes, including professional outcomes, contextually demonstrated)

The diplomat will be:

i) Familiar with contemporary philosophical and theoretical issues in library and information science;
ii) Able to conduct searches for manual and computerised information systems using advanced searching techniques;
iii) Able to conduct advanced literature searches;
iv) Able to prepare reports and to communicate with other professionals and user groups;
v) Able to develop a database and a classification scheme;
vi) Able to use the standard bibliographic tools for subject description and organisation;
vii) Able to develop strategies and plan for the development of library and information services;
viii) Able to use the tools of information technology and to appreciate their significance for the supply and organisation of information.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The achievement of these outcomes is assessed in the integrated assessment of the programme.

The achievement of these outcomes is assessed in the integrated assessment of the programme.

The outcomes are assessed as follows:

The completion of exercises, term papers or examinations in all competence areas listed.

Integrated assessment:

The integration of skills learnt in the Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science is assessed by means of a research paper not exceeding 5 000 words. Competence in the following areas, all of which are assessed in the examination of the paper.

Coherent statement of the problem or issue;

Familiarity with and integration of the specialised literature that informs the problem or issue;

Appropriate depth of discussion and comparison of information;

Appreciation of the limitations of the study;

Use of the publication and style conventions of the discipline

The research paper is subject to external examination.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Title(s) of related qualification(s)
BBibl (Hons)

This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification(s).

Entry to this qualification in mid-stream
Not possible.

Exit from qualification in mid-stream
Credit is given for modules of the course completed.

Other higher education programmes, which articulate with this qualification without "going back to square one"

Subject to the provisions of the Joint Statute, this work may be recognised by another institution in part fulfilment towards a similar diploma.

MODERATION OPTIONS

The University of Cape Town has a system of external peer review and evaluation of each course. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the department.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The academic staff of the University of Cape Town will be assessed in a manner, which is consistent with the quality assurance system of the University.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

1.	University of Cape Town