S.L. 327.528 Art. 3Requirements for admission.

(1) The course is open to applicants in possession of either:

(a) the degree of Bachelor of Library Information and Archive Studies from the University of Malta obtained with at least Second Class Honours or Category II; or

(b) a first cycle degree in any area of study deemed relevant by the Board obtained with at least Second Class Honours or Category II from the University of Malta, or an equivalent qualification obtained from any other recognised university; or

(c) the Diploma in Library and Information Studies, or the Diploma in Archives and Records Management, obtained from the University of Malta, or an equivalent qualification obtained from any other recognised university, provided that such applicants submit a portfolio documenting and describing a minimum of four years of proven professional experience in the library, archive or information management sector, which experience was obtained following the completion of their Diploma in Library and Information Studies, or the Diploma in Archives and Records Management course.

(2) Applicants in terms of paragraph (1)(b) and (c) of this bye-laws shall be interviewed by a board appointed for the purpose, to assess their suitability to follow the course with profit. The Board shall announce the assessment criteria for admission into the course at the time of the call for applications.

(3) The interviewing board appointed by the Board shall be composed of at least three members.