Department of Information Science

Information became a key strategic issue for effective and sustainable development of any type of organization in the modern society. Recent advancements and applications of information systems and technologies have transformed the structure of the international and national economies, leading to new methods and practices in most organizational systems and academic institutions. Information Science is a multidisciplinary science that encompasses various fields like computer science, information technology, information systems, media and communications, library science, mathematics, statistics, cognitive science, and management that can address a production of information specialists with adequate theoretical knowledge and practical skills in applications of modern Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) regarded as a strategic asset that will bring about significant changes in the development of various national sectors tackling information issues.

This is due to the fact that the development of competent information provider and information professionals is the key element in the provision of the basis through which all citizens can effectively communicate, thereby facilitating the achievement of the information/knowledge society in developing countries.

Program Description

The undergraduate professional degree program centers on how the artifacts of human knowledge are structured, organized, managed, evaluated, and made accessible. It is believed that Information Science (IS) and newly emerging related fields must be taught together since the technical, humanistic, social, and behavioral aspects of Information Science are interrelated. An understanding of users must guide information systems design, just as knowledge of technical possibilities and constraints must shape user services. The history, policy, and economic contexts of information creation and dissemination are also essential elements.

Rationale, Objectives, Outcome of the Program

Program Rationale

the rationale of Department of Information Science curriculum is to:

  • Provide qualified, skilled and competent professionals that would address the qualified human resource needs of the country’s education policy and fulfill the scarce personnel market in the profile;
  • Prepare information professionals to have a client-centered perspective to be able to design or adapt information products and services that are responsive to user needs, rather than trying to adapt users to the services;
  • Produce qualified information specialists or librarians with adequate theoretical knowledge and practical skills in applications of modern Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).

 

Objectives

The Information Science program provides professional education with a wide variety of service and management careers in information agencies, the information industry, and in business, industry, government, research, and similar environments where information is a vital resource. The curriculum is based on present and probable future characteristics of information professions, emphasizing the essential knowledge, skill, and professional attitude needed by beginning professionals in these fields.

Program Outcome

The undergraduate professional degree program centers on how the artifacts of human knowledge are structured, organized, managed, evaluated, and made accessible. The university believes that Information Science (IS) and newly emerging related fields must be taught together since the technical, humanistic, social, and behavioral aspects of Information Science are interrelated. An understanding of users must guide information systems design, just as knowledge of technical possibilities and constraints must shape user services. The history, policy, and economic contexts of information creation and dissemination are also essential elements.

 

Programs Detail

UG Programs & Modality

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Information Science Program (Regular Modality)

Head of Department

Tolossa Desta

Information Science Department Head
Email:  destatolessa@gmail.com