About Us

Philosophy

The Department of Library and Information Science of the University of Ilorin is committed to the University’s mission of teaching, learning, research and community services. As a professional Department, it educates its students, in both theory and practice, to identify, acquire, organize, and disseminate information. By integrating information technology across the curriculum, the Department will impart the knowledge and skills of the profession in preserving and providing access to the records of our cultural heritage and the documents of scholarly research.

As a professional department, our mission is to:

Be committed to the University’s mission in the four areas of teaching, learning, research and community services.

Educate students in both theory and practice.

Identify, acquire, organize, and disseminate information to serve the needs of a diverse and technological society. To be noted for its preparation of librarians and other information professionals who are motivated to leadership and service, who are knowledgeable and ethical in their professional practice, and who, while recognizing the rich cultural and technological heritage of their fields, are prepared to be adaptable change agents and lifelong learners