Information Studies Unit - Open University of Sri Lanka

Those who have applied for the BALIS degree programme can register for the BA Hons LIS degree programme on 16th, 18th & 19th May 2026.

Gentle reminder: Tomorrow (25th April 2026) is the last day for you to APPLY to the BA Hons in Library and Information Studies Degree programme. Don't miss the opportunity !!

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BALIS degree programme featured on 19th April 2026 Sunday Times newspaper

Build Your Future in the Information Age with the BA Honours in Library and Information Studies In today’s knowledge-driven world, the ability to organise, manage, and provide access to information is more important than ever. Recognising this growing demand, the Information Studies Unit (ISU) of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Open University of Sri Lanka offers the Bac...

Introduction to the BALIS Degree Programme
Time: Apr 19, 2026 09:00 AM Colombo

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Here's an entry requirement breakdown to apply Bachelor of Arts Honours in Library and Information Studies.

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Now you can APPLY to the Bachelor of Arts Honors in Library and Information Studies degree programme.

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Check out the new ISU website for more information !!

The Information Studies Unit – The Open University of Sri Lanka The Information Studies Unit (ISU) was established in 2017 under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The main purpose of establishing ISU is to conduct the BALIS degree program, which was started in 2019. The first Unit coordinator was the Mrs. H.P.S.D Gunasekara, Deputy Librarian.

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Library and Information Studies - PROMO Bachelor of Arts Honours in Library and Information Studies offered by the Information Studies Unit affiliated to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Scienc...

Bachelor of Arts Honors in Library and Information Studies degree offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Open University of Sri Lanka is designed for holders of a three-year LIS Diploma.

The program focuses on managing knowledge resources, utilizing modern technologies to organize, retrieve, and preserve information. It also emphasizes providing integrated access to resources across systems.

The degree aims to develop managerial and technical skills, enhance research capabilities, upgrade professional competencies to international standards, and promote ethical conduct in the Library and Information Science (LIS) field.

Duration : 04 Years
Programme Fee : Approximately Rs. 250,000.00
Issuing of Applications : February 20, 2026
Closing Date for Applications : April 25, 2026

Link : https://apply.lmsousl.lk/

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