Department of Library & Information Science

“Advancing knowledge, leadership, and innovation in library and information science.”

The Department of Library & Information Science (DLIS), Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology (KICT), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), is committed to advancing scholarship, professional excellence, and ethical leadership in the field of library and information science. Established in 1992, the department has developed postgraduate education and academic expertise in preparing information professionals equipped with contemporary knowledge, practical competencies, and Islamic values. The department currently offers postgraduate programmes leading to Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Library and Information Science.

About the Department

DLIS was established in 1992 with the offering of the Master in Library and Information Science for full-time and part-time students. The programme was initially designed to strengthen the competency of existing librarians while also developing new information professionals for a changing knowledge environment. The doctoral programme in Library and Information Science was introduced subsequently. The department was originally under the Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences (KIRKHS) and became one of the initial departments under KICT following the approval of KICT’s establishment on 1 November 2002.

Our Programmes

DLIS offers postgraduate programmes that support advanced academic study, research development, and professional specialization in library and information science. The current programmes include:

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Why Study with DLIS

Students at DLIS benefit from an academic environment that combines professional knowledge, research engagement, digital competencies, and values-based education. The department aspires to produce information professionals equipped with modern skills and competencies and imbued with Islamic values to meet the needs of modern soci

Facilities and Learning Environment

The current page indicates that the department supports students through facilities and academic resources such as a computer laboratory with Internet connection, online database access, bibliographic laboratory, open-source software, resource centre, and research unit.

Career and Graduate Pathways

The current page notes that graduates have progressed into roles such as librarian, knowledge manager, information scientist, document manager, web content developer, information strategist, information consultant, and academician.

Office Address

Department of Library and Information Science
Block B, Level 4
Kulliyyah of ICT
International Islamic University Malaysia
53100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone: +603-6421 1546

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2024/2025 – Semester 1

2024/2025 – Semester 2

01 Introduce

Asst. Prof. Dr.

Sharifah Nur Amirah

Bt. Sarif Abdullah

Head of department

Welcome to the Department of Library and Information Science, IIUM. Since its establishment in 1992, the department has remained committed to developing postgraduate education and producing graduates who contribute meaningfully to libraries, knowledge institutions, education, research, and the wider information profession. Our programmes are designed to nurture intellectual growth, research capability, professional competence, and ethical responsibility. We warmly welcome prospective students, researchers, and collaborators to engage with our department and be part of our academic community.

Come and let’s join us!