Polytechnic · Ogun State
Admission requirements for Library & Information Science at Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Ogun State.
WAEC, GCE[O/L], SSCE, NECO, NABTEB or equivalent with Credits in English Language, Mathematics, and any three subjects from the following: History/Government, Civic Education, Economics, Commerce, Principles of Account, Literature in English, Fine Art, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Basic Electricity, Geography, Typewriting, Photography, Computer Science, Music, Nigerian and International Language, Printing and Craft Practice, Radio/ Television and Electronics Works, Shorthand, Fine Art/Visual Art, Book Keeping, CRS/IRS, Cosmetology, Marketing, Agricultural Science/Animal Husbandry. A Pass in Physics, Electronics/Basic Electricity will be an advantage
Library and Information Science is a dynamic programme that equips students with the knowledge and skills required to manage, organise, preserve, and disseminate information across various settings. Students study core areas such as cataloguing and classification, records management, archival studies, information retrieval, research methods, and digital librarianship. The curriculum increasingly reflects the growing importance of technology in managing modern information systems. Graduates are well-positioned to pursue rewarding careers as professional librarians, records managers, archivists, and information consultants across public institutions, schools, universities, hospitals, and corporate organisations. The Nigerian Library Association serves as the primary professional body regulating library practice in Nigeria, providing certification, ethical standards, and continuous professional development opportunities that strengthen graduates' standing in the information management sector.