Bachelor of Library and Information Science (4 years)

Bachelor of Library and Information Science (4 years)

Description

Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) is a four-year program that prepares students in the development, deployment, and management of information resources in print, non-print, electronic, and digital formats. The program trains students to apply information technology to basic library operations and functions; to systematically organize, conserve, and preserve information objects, historical and cultural documents, and other intellectual properties; and to harness bibliographical and online tools to support teaching, research and other services. The program culminates with a one-year practicum/on-the-job training (OJT) at the University of Santo Tomas Miguel de Benavides Library and in libraries and information centers both in public and private sectors outside the University. 

Identity​

Becoming Part of the Program

Identity​

Thomasian Graduate Attributes

The University of Santo Tomas, in pursuit of truth, guided by reason and illumined by faith, dedicates herself to the generation, advancement, and transmission of knowledge to form competent and compassionate professionals committed to the service of the Church, the nation, and the global community.

I am a Thomasian. I carry the SEAL of Thomasian education. I am a Servant leader, an Effective communicator and collaborator, an Analytical and creative thinker, and a Lifelong learner. With Christ at the center of my formation as a Thomasian, I am expected to demonstrate the following Thomasian Graduate Attributes (ThoGAs): 

SERVANT LEADER 

  • Show leadership abilities to promote advocacies for life, freedom, justice, and solidarity in the service of the family, the local and global communities, the Church, and the environment. 
  • Implement relevant projects and activities that speak of Christian compassion to the poor and the marginalized in order to raise their quality of life. 
  • Show respect for the human person, regardless of race, religion, age, and gender. 

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR AND COLLABORATOR 

  • Express oneself clearly, correctly, and confidently in various environments, contexts, and technologies of human interaction.
  • Work productively with individuals or groups from diverse cultures and demographics. 
  • Show profound respect for individual differences and/or uniqueness as members of God’s creation. 

ANALYTICAL AND CREATIVE THINKER 

  • Show judiciousness and resourcefulness in making personal and professional decisions. 
  • Engage in research undertakings that respond to societal issues. 
  • Express personal and professional insights through an ethical and evidence-based approach. 

LIFELONG LEARNER 

  • Engage in reflective practice to ensure disciplinal excellence and professional development. 
  • Exhibit preparedness and interest for continuous upgrading of competencies required by the profession or area of specialization. 
  • Manifest fidelity to the teachings of Christ, mediated by the Catholic Church, in the continuous deepening of faith and spirituality in dealing with new life situations and challenges. 
Thomasian Core Values

Competence

Commitment

Compassion

Program Intended Learning Outcomes
  1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice.
  2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino.
  3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
  4. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility.
  5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” based on RA 7722.
  6. Select, evaluate, organize and disseminate print, multimedia, electronic, and digital information resources.
  7. Effectively communicate orally and in writing, and at the same time, use a variety of communication methods in a manner that best enables the message to be understood.
  8. Demonstrate logical and systematic approaches to the accomplishment of tasks.
  9. Formulate objectives, policies, and processes, as well as design and manage resources, in anticipation of future educational or organizational changes.
  10. Recognize, analyze and constructively solve problems, provide appropriate direction and assistance, and overcome barriers when necessary.
  11. Identify users’ needs and wants through reference interviews, customer surveys, complaint logs, and other means in order to evaluate the effectiveness of current services and improve these and other practices.
  12. Work well in groups and seek ways to build team efforts to solve problems and achieve common goals.
  13. Understand library’s automation systems and the use of computer hardware, software and peripherals, including online collaboration tools (the Internet, the worldwide web and social networking sites).
  14. Develop information technology solutions (e.g., library automation system, Website, e-mail system, etc.).
  15. Conduct significant research projects that will benefit the library and the organization.
  16. Evaluate and debate information policy (e.g., copyright law, plagiarism, cybercrimes, etc.) and ethical issues applicable in local, national or global context.
  17. Participate in continuing education activities organized by library associations and other entities. 

 

*Source: CHED Memorandum Order 24, Series of 2015 

Becoming Part of the Program

Application

Application Period: July to December of each year

Application Website

Release of Results: January 28 of the following year

Fees

Go to THIS PAGE and look for the “College of Education” tab for the tuition fees.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

After successfully completing all the requirements leading to a BLIS degree, graduates may qualify for, but not limited to, the following entry level positions:

Bibliographer

Documentation Officer

Copy Cataloger

Library Applications Developer

Once the LIS graduate has acquired the necessary license, he/she can be employed as: 

Abstractor

Cataloger

Geographic Information Systems Librarian

Academic Librarian

Conservator

Indexer

Acquisitions Librarian

Corporate Librarian

Information Librarian / Specialist

Archivist

Database Librarian

Law Librarian

Student Experience and Support

Student Experience and Support

The University of Santo Tomas provides student services that cater to academic, spiritual, and wellness concerns of students. These support units are found in the different parts of the campus and can be accessed by Thomasians. When the University shifted to distance learning, the services also transitioned to online services to continue addressing the needs of Thomasians.

Program Curriculum (New)​

Program Curriculum (New)​

Effectivity: A.Y. 2023-2024

This curriculum may have some changes upon the availability of new guidelines.

Program Schedule
Year
First Term 
(August – December)
Second Term
(January – May)
Special Term
(June – July)
1
/
/
none
2
/
/
none
3
/
/
none
4
/
/
none
First Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CONTEM_W
The Contemporary World
3
0
3
  
LS 7221
Introduction to Library and Information Science 
3
0
3
  
LS 7222
Information Resources and Services 1
3
0
3
  
LS 7223
Information Processing and Handling in Libraries and 
Information Centers
3
0
3
  
NSTP 1
National Service Training Program 1
0
3
3
  
PATH-FIT 2
Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness 2: 
Exercise-based Fitness Activities
2
0
2
  
PURPCOM
Purposive Communication
3
0
3
  
THY 1
Christian Vision of the Human Person
3
0
3
  
TOTAL
 
20
3
23
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
FIL
Panimulang Pagsasalin
3
0
3
 
 
GE ELEC I
Elective I
3
0
3
  
LS 72217
Technology in Libraries and Information Centers 
3
0
3
  
LS 72219
Collection Management of Information Resources I
3
0
3
LS 7221
 
LS 72221
Information Resources and Services II
3
0
3
LS 7222
 
MATH_MW
Mathematics in the Modern World
3
0
3
  
NSTP 2
National Service Training Program 2
0
3
3
NSTP 1
 
PATH-FIT 1
Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness 1: 
Movement Competency Training
2
0
2
  
THY 2
Christian Vision of Marriage and Family
3
0
3
THY 1
 
UND SELF
Understanding the Self
3
0
3
  
TOTAL
 
26
3
29
  
Second Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
ETHICS
Ethics
3
0
3
  
GE ELEC II
Elective II
3
0
3
  
LS 72222
Organization of Information Resources I
3
0
3
  
LS 72225
Management of Libraries and Information Centers
3
0
3
LS 7221,
LS 72219
 
LS 72234
Collection Management of Information Resources II
3
0
3
LS 72219
 
LS 7229
Web Technologies in Libraries and Information Centers
1
0
1
LS 7223
 
LS 7229L
Web Technologies in Libraries and Information Centers 
(Laboratory)
0
2
2
LS 7223
 
PATH-FIT 4
Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in Sports,
Martial Arts, Outdoors and Adventures Activities
2
0
2
PATH-FIT 1,
PATH-FIT 2
 
THY 3
Christian Vision of Church in Society
3
0
3
THY 1,
THY 2
 
TOTAL
 
21
2
23
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
ART_APP
Art Appreciation
3
0
3
  
LS 7228
Philosophies and Principles of Teaching 1
3
0
3
  
LS 72211
Digital Libraries and Resources
3
0
3
LS 7229,
LS 7229L
 
LS 72223
Organization of Information Resources II
3
0
3
LS 72222
 
LS 72227
Library Materials for Children and Young Adults
3
0
3
LS 72219
 
PATH-FIT 3
Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in Dance and
Recreational Activities
2
0
2
PATH-FIT 1,
PATH-FIT 2
 
READ_PH
Readings in Philippine History
3
0
3
  
STS
Science, Technology and Society
3
0
3
  
THY 4
Living the Christian Vision in the Contemporary World
3
0
3
THY 1,
THY 2,
THY 3
 
TOTAL
 
26
0
26
  
Third Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
GE ELEC III
Elective III
3
0
3
  
LIWORIZ
Life and Works of Rizal
3
0
3
  
LS 7226
Foreign Language
3
0
3
  
LS 72212
Programming Fundamentals
1
0
1
LS 72211
 
LS 72212L
Programming Fundamentals (Laboratory)
0
2
2
LS 72211
 
LS 72218
Philosophies and Principles of Teaching II
3
0
3
LS 7228
 
LS 72220
Educational Technology I
3
0
3
  
LS 72224
Indexing and Abstracting
3
0
3
LS 72223
 
LS 72228
Introduction to Records Management and Archives
3
0
3
  
LS 72235
Indigenous Knowledge and Multi-Culturalism
3
0
3
  
TOTAL
 
25
2
27
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
LS 7224
Educational Technology II
1
0
1
LS 72220
 
LS 7224L
Educational Technology II (Laboratory)
0
2
2
LS 72220
 
LS 72214
Database Design for Libraries
1
0
1
LS 72212,
LS 72212L
 
LS 72214L
Database Design for Libraries (Laboratory)
0
2
2
LS 72212,
LS 72212L
 
LS 72216
System Analysis and Design in Libraries and Information 
Centers
3
0
3
LS 72212,
LS 72212L
 
LS 72226
Information Literacy
3
0
3
LS 72221
 
LS 72231
School and Academic Librarianship
3
0
3
LS 72221,
LS 72225
 
LS 72232
Special and Public Librarianship
3
0
3
LS 7221,
LS 72225
 
LS 72233
Preservation of Information Resources
3
0
3
LS 72228
 
LS 72239
Statistical Methods in Library and Information Science
3
0
3
 
 
TOTAL
 
20
4
24
  
Fourth Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
LS 72229
Research Methods in Library and Information Science
3
0
3
LS 7221,
LS 72219,
LS 7222,
LS 72221,
LS 72222,
LS 72223,
LS 72224,
LS 72225,
LS 72226,
LS 72228
 
LS 72236
Organization of Information Resources III
3
0
3
LS 72233
 
LS 72237
Library Practice I
3
0
3
LS 7221,
LS 72211,
LS 72212,
LS 72212L,
LS 72214,
LS 72214L,
LS 72216,
LS 72217,
LS 72219,
LS 7222,
LS 72221,
LS 72222,
LS 72223,
LS 72224,
LS 72225,
LS 72226,
LS 72228,
LS 7223,
LS 72234,
LS 7229,
LS 7229L
 
TOTAL 
 
9
0
9
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
LS 72230
LIS Research
3
0
3
LS 72229
 
LS 72238
Library Practice II
3
0
3
LS 72237
 
TOTAL 
 
6
0
6
  

Effectivity: A.Y. 2021-2022

This curriculum may have some changes upon the availability of new guidelines.

Program Schedule
Year
First Term 
(August – December)
Second Term
(January – May)
Special Term
(June – July)
1
/
/
none
2
/
/
none
3
/
/
none
4
/
/
none
First Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CONTEM_W
The Contemporary World
3
0
3
  
LS 7221
Introduction to Library and Information Science 
3
0
3
  
LS 7222
Information Resources and Services 1
3
0
3
  
LS 7223
Information Processing and Handling in Libraries and 
Information Centers
3
0
3
  
NSTP 1
National Service Training Program 1
0
3
3
  
PATH-FIT
Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in Dance
2
0
2
  
PURPCOM
Purposive Communication
3
0
3
  
THY 1
Christian Vision of the Human Person
3
0
3
  
TOTAL
 
20
3
23
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
FIL
Panimulang Pagsasalin
3
0
3
 
 
GE ELEC I
Elective I
3
0
3
  
LS 72217
Technology in Libraries and Information Centers 
3
0
3
  
LS 72219
Collection Management of Information Resources I
3
0
3
LS 7221
 
LS 72221
Information Resources and Services II
3
0
3
LS 7222
 
MATH_MW
Mathematics in the Modern World
3
0
3
  
NSTP 2
National Service Training Program 2
0
3
3
NSTP 1
 
PATH-FIT
Human Enhancement
2
0
2
  
THY 2
Christian Vision of Marriage and Family
3
0
3
THY 1
 
UND SELF
Understanding the Self
3
0
3
  
TOTAL
 
26
3
29
  
Second Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
ETHICS
Ethics
3
0
3
  
GE ELEC II
Elective II
3
0
3
  
LS 72222
Organization of Information Resources I
3
0
3
  
LS 72225
Management of Libraries and Information Centers
3
0
3
LS 7221,
LS 72219
 
LS 72234
Collection Management of Information Resources II
3
0
3
LS 72219
 
LS 7229
Web Technologies in Libraries and Information Centers
1
0
1
LS 7223
 
LS 7229L
Web Technologies in Libraries and Information Centers 
(Laboratory)
0
2
2
LS 7223
 
PATH-FIT
Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in Sports
2
0
2
  
THY 3
Christian Vision of Church in Society
3
0
3
THY 1,
THY 2
 
TOTAL
 
21
2
23
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
ART_APP
Art Appreciation
3
0
3
  
LS 7228
Philosophies and Principles of Teaching 1
3
0
3
  
LS 72211
Digital Libraries and Resources
3
0
3
LS 7229,
LS 7229L
 
LS 72223
Organization of Information Resources II
3
0
3
LS 72222
 
LS 72227
Library Materials for Children and Young Adults
3
0
3
LS 72219
 
PATH-FIT
Fitness Exercises for Specific Sports
2
0
2
  
READ_PH
Readings in Philippine History
3
0
3
  
STS
Science, Technology and Society
3
0
3
  
THY 4
Living the Christian Vision in the Contemporary World
3
0
3
THY 1,
THY 2,
THY 3
 
TOTAL
 
26
0
26
  
Third Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
GE ELEC III
Elective III
3
0
3
  
LIWORIZ
Life and Works of Rizal
3
0
3
  
LS 7226
Foreign Language
3
0
3
  
LS 72212
Programming Fundamentals
1
0
1
LS 72211
 
LS 72212L
Programming Fundamentals (Laboratory)
0
2
2
LS 72211
 
LS 72218
Philosophies and Principles of Teaching II
3
0
3
LS 7228
 
LS 72220
Educational Technology I
3
0
3
  
LS 72224
Indexing and Abstracting
3
0
3
LS 72223
 
LS 72228
Introduction to Records Management and Archives
3
0
3
  
LS 72235
Indigenous Knowledge and Multi-Culturalism
3
0
3
  
TOTAL
 
25
2
27
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
LS 7224
Educational Technology II
1
0
1
LS 72220
 
LS 7224L
Educational Technology II (Laboratory)
0
2
2
LS 72220
 
LS 72214
Database Design for Libraries
1
0
1
LS 72212,
LS 72212L
 
LS 72214L
Database Design for Libraries (Laboratory)
0
2
2
LS 72212,
LS 72212L
 
LS 72216
System Analysis and Design in Libraries and Information 
Centers
3
0
3
LS 72212,
LS 72212L
 
LS 72226
Information Literacy
3
0
3
LS 72221
 
LS 72231
School and Academic Librarianship
3
0
3
LS 72221,
LS 72225
 
LS 72232
Special and Public Librarianship
3
0
3
LS 7221,
LS 72225
 
LS 72233
Preservation of Information Resources
3
0
3
LS 72228
 
LS 72239
Statistical Methods in Library and Information Science
3
0
3
 
 
TOTAL
 
20
4
24
  
Fourth Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
LS 72229
Research Methods in Library and Information Science
3
0
3
LS 7221,
LS 72219,
LS 7222,
LS 72221,
LS 72222,
LS 72223,
LS 72224,
LS 72225,
LS 72226,
LS 72228
 
LS 72236
Organization of Information Resources III
3
0
3
LS 72233
 
LS 72237
Library Practice I
3
0
3
LS 7221,
LS 72211,
LS 72212,
LS 72212L,
LS 72214,
LS 72214L,
LS 72216,
LS 72217,
LS 72219,
LS 7222,
LS 72221,
LS 72222,
LS 72223,
LS 72224,
LS 72225,
LS 72226,
LS 72228,
LS 7223,
LS 72234,
LS 7229,
LS 7229L
 
TOTAL 
 
9
0
9
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
LS 72230
LIS Research
3
0
3
LS 72229
 
LS 72238
Library Practice II
3
0
3
LS 72237
 
TOTAL 
 
6
0
6
  

Effectivity: A.Y. 2019-2020

This curriculum may have some changes upon the availability of new guidelines.

Program Schedule
Year
First Term 
(August – December)
Second Term
(January – May)
Special Term
(June – July)
1
/
/
none
2
/
/
none
3
/
/
none
4
/
/
none
First Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CONTEM_W
The Contemporary World
3
0
3
  
FIL 1
Kontekstuwalisadong Komunikasyon sa Filipino
3
0
3
  
LS 7221
Introduction to Library and Information Science 
3
0
3
  
LS 7222
Information Resources and Services 1
3
0
3
  
LS 7223
Information Processing and Handling in Libraries and 
Information Centers
3
0
3
  
NSTP 1
National Service Training Program 1
0
3
3
  
PATH-FIT
Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in Dance
2
0
2
  
PURPCOM
Purposive Communication
3
0
3
  
THY 1
Christian Vision of the Human Person
3
0
3
  
TOTAL
 
23
3
26
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
ENTREMIND
The Entrepreneural Mind
3
0
3
  
FIL 2
Panimulang Pagsasalin
3
0
3
FIL 1
 
LS 72217
Technology in Libraries and Information Centers 
3
0
3
  
LS 72219
Collection Management of Information Resources I
3
0
3
LS 7221
 
LS 72221
Information Resources and Services II
3
0
3
LS 7222
 
MATH_MW
Mathematics in the Modern World
3
0
3
  
NSTP 2
National Service Training Program 2
0
3
3
NSTP 1
 
PATH-FIT
Human Enhancement
2
0
2
  
THY 2
Christian Vision of Marriage and Family
3
0
3
THY 1
 
UND SELF
Understanding the Self
3
0
3
  
TOTAL
 
26
3
29
  
Second Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
ETHICS
Ethics
3
0
3
  
LIT 1
The Great Works
3
0
3
  
LS 72222
Organization of Information Resources I
3
0
3
  
LS 72225
Management of Libraries and Information Centers
3
0
3
LS 7221,
LS 72219
 
LS 72234
Collection Management of Information Resources II
3
0
3
LS 72219
 
LS 7229
Web Technologies in Libraries and Information Centers
1
0
1
LS 7223
 
LS 7229L
Web Technologies in Libraries and Information Centers 
(Laboratory)
0
2
2
LS 7223
 
PATH-FIT
Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in Sports
2
0
2
  
PHIPOPCU
Philippine Popular Culture
3
0
3
  
THY 3
Christian Vision of Church in Society
3
0
3
THY 1,
THY 2
 
TOTAL
 
24
2
26
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
ART_APP
Art Appreciation
3
0
3
  
LS 7228
Philosophies and Principles of Teaching 1
3
0
3
  
LS 72211
Digital Libraries and Resources
3
0
3
LS 7229,
LS 7229L
 
LS 72223
Organization of Information Resources II
3
0
3
LS 72222
 
LS 72227
Library Materials for Children and Young Adults
3
0
3
LS 72219
 
PATH-FIT
Fitness Exercises for Specific Sports
2
0
2
  
READ_PH
Readings in Philippine History
3
0
3
  
STS
Science, Technology and Society
3
0
3
  
THY 4
Living the Christian Vision in the Contemporary World
3
0
3
THY 1,
THY 2,
THY 3
 
TOTAL
 
26
0
26
  
Third Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
GE ELEC III
Elective III
3
0
3
  
LIWORIZ
Life and Works of Rizal
3
0
3
  
LS 7226
Foreign Language
3
0
3
  
LS 72212
Programming Fundamentals
1
0
1
LS 72211
 
LS 72212L
Programming Fundamentals (Laboratory)
0
2
2
LS 72211
 
LS 72218
Philosophies and Principles of Teaching II
3
0
3
LS 7228
 
LS 72220
Educational Technology I
3
0
3
  
LS 72224
Indexing and Abstracting
3
0
3
LS 72223
 
LS 72228
Introduction to Records Management and Archives
3
0
3
  
LS 72235
Indigenous Knowledge and Multi-Culturalism
3
0
3
  
TOTAL
 
25
2
27
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
LS 7224
Educational Technology II
1
0
1
LS 72220
 
LS 7224L
Educational Technology II (Laboratory)
0
2
2
LS 72220
 
LS 72214
Database Design for Libraries
1
0
1
LS 72212,
LS 72212L
 
LS 72214L
Database Design for Libraries (Laboratory)
0
2
2
LS 72212,
LS 72212L
 
LS 72216
System Analysis and Design in Libraries and Information 
Centers
3
0
3
LS 72212,
LS 72212L
 
LS 72226
Information Literacy
3
0
3
LS 72221
 
LS 72231
School and Academic Librarianship
3
0
3
LS 72221,
LS 72225
 
LS 72232
Special and Public Librarianship
3
0
3
LS 7221,
LS 72225
 
LS 72233
Preservation of Information Resources
3
0
3
LS 72228
 
LS 72239
Statistical Methods in Library and Information Science
3
0
3
 
 
TOTAL
 
20
4
24
  
Fourth Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
LS 72229
Research Methods in Library and Information Science
3
0
3
LS 7221,
LS 72219,
LS 7222,
LS 72221,
LS 72222,
LS 72223,
LS 72224,
LS 72225,
LS 72226,
LS 72228
 
LS 72236
Organization of Information Resources III
3
0
3
LS 72233
 
LS 72237
Library Practice I
3
0
3
LS 7221,
LS 72211,
LS 72212,
LS 72212L,
LS 72214,
LS 72214L,
LS 72216,
LS 72217,
LS 72219,
LS 7222,
LS 72221,
LS 72222,
LS 72223,
LS 72224,
LS 72225,
LS 72226,
LS 72228,
LS 7223,
LS 72234,
LS 7229,
LS 7229L
 
TOTAL 
 
9
0
9
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
LS 72230
LIS Research
3
0
3
LS 72229
 
LS 72238
Library Practice II
3
0
3
LS 72237
 
TOTAL 
 
6
0
6
  

Effectivity: A.Y. 2018-2019

This curriculum may have some changes upon the availability of new guidelines.

Program Schedule
Year
First Term 
(August – December)
Second Term
(January – May)
Special Term
(June – July)
1
/
/
none
2
/
/
none
3
/
/
none
4
/
/
none
First Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CONTEM_W
The Contemporary World
3
0
3
  
FIL 1
Kontekstuwalisadong Komunikasyon sa Filipino
3
0
3
  
LS 7221
Introduction to Library and Information Science 
3
0
3
  
LS 7222
Information Resources and Services 1
3
0
3
  
LS 7223
Information Processing and Handling in Libraries and 
Information Centers
3
0
3
  
NSTP 1
National Service Training Program 1
0
3
3
  
PATH-FIT
Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in Dance
2
0
2
  
PURPCOM
Purposive Communication
3
0
3
  
THY 1
Christian Vision of the Human Person
3
0
3
  
TOTAL
 
23
3
26
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
ENTREMIND
The Entrepreneural Mind
3
0
3
  
FIL 2
Panimulang Pagsasalin
3
0
3
FIL 1
 
LS 72217
Technology in Libraries and Information Centers 
3
0
3
  
LS 72219
Collection Management of Information Resources I
3
0
3
LS 7221
 
LS 72221
Information Resources and Services II
3
0
3
LS 7222
 
MATH_MW
Mathematics in the Modern World
3
0
3
  
NSTP 2
National Service Training Program 2
0
3
3
NSTP 1
 
PATH-FIT
Human Enhancement
2
0
2
  
THY 2
Christian Vision of Marriage and Family
3
0
3
THY 1
 
UND SELF
Understanding the Self
3
0
3
  
TOTAL
 
26
3
29
  
Second Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
ETHICS
Ethics
3
0
3
  
LIT 1
The Great Works
3
0
3
  
LS 72222
Organization of Information Resources I
3
0
3
  
LS 72225
Management of Libraries and Information Centers
3
0
3
LS 7221,
LS 72219
 
LS 72234
Collection Management of Information Resources II
3
0
3
LS 72219
 
LS 7229
Web Technologies in Libraries and Information Centers
1
0
1
LS 7223
LS 7229L
LS 7229L
Web Technologies in Libraries and Information Centers 
(Laboratory)
0
2
2
LS 7223
LS 7229
PATH-FIT
Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in Sports
2
0
2
  
PHIPOPCU
Philippine Popular Culture
3
0
3
  
THY 3
Christian Vision of Church in Society
3
0
3
THY 1,
THY 2
 
TOTAL
 
24
2
26
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
ART_APP
Art Appreciation
3
0
3
  
LS 7228
Philosophies and Principles of Teaching 1
3
0
3
  
LS 72211
Digital Libraries and Resources
3
0
3
LS 7229,
LS 7229L
 
LS 72223
Organization of Information Resources II
3
0
3
LS 72222
 
LS 72227
Library Materials for Children and Young Adults
3
0
3
LS 72219
 
PATH-FIT
Fitness Exercises for Specific Sports
2
0
2
  
READ_PH
Readings in Philippine History
3
0
3
  
STS
Science, Technology and Society
3
0
3
  
THY 4
Living the Christian Vision in the Contemporary World
3
0
3
THY 1,
THY 2,
THY 3
 
TOTAL
 
26
0
26
  
Third Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
GE ELEC III
Elective III
3
0
3
  
LIWORIZ
Life and Works of Rizal
3
0
3
  
LS 7226
Foreign Language
3
0
3
  
LS 72212
Programming Fundamentals
1
0
1
LS 72211
LS 72212L
LS 72212L
Programming Fundamentals (Laboratory)
0
2
2
LS 72211
LS 72212
LS 72218
Philosophies and Principles of Teaching II
3
0
3
LS 72228
 
LS 72220
Educational Technology I
3
0
3
  
LS 72224
Indexing and Abstracting
3
0
3
LS 72223
 
LS 72228
Introduction to Records Management and Archives
3
0
3
  
LS 72235
Indigenous Knowledge and Multi-Culturalism
3
0
3
  
TOTAL
 
25
2
27
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
LS 7224
Educational Technology II
1
0
1
LS 72220
LS 7224L
LS 7224L
Educational Technology II (Laboratory)
0
2
2
LS 72220
LS 7224
LS 72214
Database Design for Libraries
1
0
1
LS 72212,
LS 72212L
LS 72214L
LS 72214L
Database Design for Libraries (Laboratory)
0
2
2
LS 72212,
LS 72212L
LS 72214
LS 72216
System Analysis and Design in Libraries and Information 
Centers
3
0
3
LS 72212,
LS 72212L
 
LS 72226
Information Literacy
3
0
3
LS 72221
 
LS 72231
School and Academic Librarianship
3
0
3
LS 72221,
LS 72225
 
LS 72232
Special and Public Librarianship
3
0
3
LS 7221,
LS 72225
 
LS 72233
Preservation of Information Resources
3
0
3
LS 72228
 
LS 72239
Statistical Methods in Library and Information Science
3
0
3
 
 
TOTAL
 
20
4
24
  
Fourth Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
LS 72229
Research Methods in Library and Information Science
3
0
3
LS 7221,
LS 72219,
LS 7222,
LS 72221,
LS 72222,
LS 72223,
LS 72224,
LS 72225,
LS 72226,
LS 72228
 
LS 72236
Organization of Information Resources III
3
0
3
LS 72233
 
LS 72237
Library Practice I
3
0
3
LS 7221,
LS 72211,
LS 72212,
LS 72212L,
LS 72214,
LS 72214L,
LS 72216,
LS 72217,
LS 72219,
LS 7222,
LS 72221,
LS 72222,
LS 72223,
LS 72224,
LS 72225,
LS 72226,
LS 72228,
LS 7223,
LS 72234,
LS 7229,
LS 7229L
 
TOTAL 
 
9
0
9
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
LS 72230
LIS Research
3
0
3
LS 72229
 
LS 72238
Library Practice II
3
0
3
LS 72237
 
TOTAL 
 
6
0
6
  

Program Curriculum (Old)

Program Curriculum (Old)​

Effectivity: 2006-2007 until Freshmen Cohort of A.Y. 2017-2018

First Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
ENG 101A
Communication Skills I
3
0
3
 
ENG 105
Developmental Reading
3
0
3
 
FIL 1
Sining ng Pakikipagtalastasan
3
0
3
 
MATH 1
Fundamental of Mathematics
3
0
3
 
NS 201
Earth Science
3
0
3
 
PHIST
Philippine History
3
0
3
 
THY 1
Contextualized Salvation History
3
0
3
 
TOTAL
 
21
 0
21
 

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
COMP 1A
Basic Computer 1
1
6
3
 
ENG 101B
Communication Skills II
3
0
3
ENG 101A
FIL 2
Pagbasa at Pagsulat tungo sa Iba’t-ibang Disiplina
3
0
3
FIL 1
MATH 2
Contemporary Mathematics
3
0
3
MATH 1
NS 104
Earth Science
3
0
3
 
PSY 1
General Psychology
3
0
3
 
SEM ED
Seminar in Education
3
0
3
 
THY 2
Church and Sacraments
3
0
3
THY 1
TOTAL
 
22
 6
24
 
Second Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
EDUC 206A
Principles of Teaching I
3
0
3
PSY 1, 
SEM ED
FIL 3
Retorika
3
0
3
FIL 2
LIS 1
Introduction to Library and Information
3
0
3
 
LS 3
Organization of Information Sources I
3
0
3
 
LS 5
Information Sources and Services I
3
0
3
 
LS 8
Information Technology I
3
0
3
 
PHL 5
Christian Ethics
3
0
3
THY 1, 
THY 2
PSY 2A
Child and Adolescent Psychology
3
0
3
PSY 1
TOTAL
 
24
0
24
 

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
EDUC 206B
Principles of Teaching II
3
0
3
EDUC 206A, 
SEM ED
ETAR
Economics with Taxation and Agrarian Reform
3
0
3
 
LIS 2
Collection Development
3
0
3
LIS 1
LIS 6
Library & Information Management I
3
0
3
LIS 1, 
LS 3, 
LS 5
LS 4
Organization of Information Sources II
3
0
3
LS 3
LS 6
Library and Information Management
3
0
3
LIS 1, 
LS 3, 
LS 5
LS 9
Information Sources and Services II
3
0
3
LS 5
LS 10
Information Technology II
3
0
3
LS 8
LIT 101
Introduction to Literary Types
3
0
3
ENG 101A, 
ENG 101B
PGC
Philippine Government and Constitution
3
0
3
 
TOTAL
 
30
0
30
 
Third Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
ENG 104
Oral Communication Skills
3
0
3
ENG 101 A, 
ENG 101 B
LIT 102
Filipino Literature in English
3
0
3
 
LS 11
Research Methods in Library & Info Science
3
0
3
LS 3, 
LS 4, 
LS 5, 
LS 8, 
LS 9, 
LS 10, 
LIS 1, 
LIS 2, 
LIS 6, 
LIS 7
LS 12
Special Materials
3
0
3
LS 3, 
LS 4, 
LS 5, 
LS 9, 
LS 10, 
LIS 2
LS 13
Literature for Children & Young Adults
3
0
3
LIS 1, 
LIS 2
LIS 7
Indexing and Abstracting I
3
0
3
LS 3, 
LS 4
LIS 20
Collection Management
3
0
3
LIS 2
LIS 21
Information Sources and Services III
3
0
3
LS 5, 
LS 9
SCL 3
The Social Teachings of the Church
3
0
3
PHL 5, 
THY 1, 
THY 2
TOTAL
 
27
0
27
 

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
HUM
Introduction to Humanities
3
0
3
 
HUM 1
Art, Man, and Society
3
 0
3
 
LIS 22
Indexing and Abstracting II
3
0
3
LIS 7
LIS 23
Information Technology III
3
0
3
LS 10, 
LS 8
LS 14
School Libraries and Media Center
3
0
3
LIS 1, 
LIS 2, 
LS 3
LS 15
Academic Libraries
3
0
3
LIS 6
LS 16
Special Libraries
3
0
3
LIS 6
PHL 2/102
Logic
3
0
3
 
RC
Rizal Course
3
0
3
 
SCL 9
Marriage and Family
3
0
3
PHL 5, 
THY 1, 
THY 2
TOTAL
 
30
 
30
 
Fourth Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
LPRAC 1
Library Practicum I
3
0
3
LIS 1, 
LIS 2, 
LIS 6, 
LIS 7, 
LS 3, 
LS 4, 
LS 5, 
LS 8, 
LS 9, 
LS 10, 
LS 11, 
LS 12, 
LS 13, 
LS 14, 
LS 15, 
LS 16
LS 17
Public Libraries
3
0
3
LIS 6
LIS 18
Archives & Record Management
3
0
3
 
LIS 24
Organization and Information Sciences
3
0
3
LS 3, 
LS 4
TOTAL 
 
12
0
12
 

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
LPRAC 2
Library Practicum II
3
0
3
LPRAC 1
LIS 25
Library & Information Management II
3
0
3
LIS 6
TOTAL 
 
6
0
6
 

Student Life

Student Life

On-the-Job Training / Internship

Practicum / On-the-Job Training

The BLIS program culminates with a one-year practicum/on-the-job training (OJT) at the University of Santo Tomas Miguel de Benavides Library and in libraries and information centers both in public and private sectors outside the University.

Partner Institutions (A.Y. 2018-2019)

UST Miguel de Benavides Library, Manila

Asian Institute of Management, Paseo de Roxas, Makati

Far Eastern University Diliman, Quezon City

Lyceum of the Philippines University, Intramuros, Manila

Saint Jude Catholic School, San Miguel, Manila

Saint Theresa’s College of Quezon City, Santa Mesa Heights, Quezon City

SEAMEO InnotechDiliman, Quezon City

UST Angelicum College, Quezon City

Student Organization

Library and Information Science Students’ Association (LISSA)

The official student organization of the LIS students of the University of Santo Tomas comprised of aspiring Library and Information Science professionals.

Some activities organized:
Community Development Activities
Library Tours
Academic Lectures
General Assemblies
Sports Fest

ALUMNI

Alumni

Prominent Institutions that Employ UST BLIS Graduates

World Health Organization | House of Representatives | Commission on Higher Education | Department of Health | Research Institute for Tropical Medicine | Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas | National Library of the Philippines | National Museum of the Philippines | Cultural Center of the Philippines | Presidential Museum and Library – Philippines | Freedom of Information Philippines

ABS-CBN | GMA | TV 5 | CNN Philippines

Asian Development Bank | Rustan’s | Eugenio Lopez Foundation, Inc. | Romulo | Koha

Xavier School | Immaculate Conception Academy – Greenhils | Brent International School – Manila | Miriam College | De La Salle – Andres Soriano Memorial College – Cebu | St. Theresa’s College – Quezon City | St. Pedro Poveda College | St. Scholastica’s College – Manila | Assumption – Makati | St. Mary’s College – Quezon City | Elizabeth Seton – Las Piñas

Licensure Exam Performance

Graduates of the BLIS program of UST have consistently performed well in the Licensure Examinations administered by the Professional Regulation Commission. Our graduates, some of whom topnotchers, consistently post a passing rate higher than the national passing rate.

Program Recognitions

Program Recognitions

CHEd Center of Development in Teacher Education

PACUCOA Level II

Top Performing School in Librarian Licensure Exams