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École de bibliothécaires, archivistes et documentalistes | |
Established | 1962 |
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Parent institution | Cheikh Anta Diop University |
Location | , |
Affiliations | Ministry of Higher Education |
Website | ebad.ucad.sn |
The School of Librarians, Archivists, and Documentalists (EBAD) is an institute founded in Dakar, Senegal. It is part of Cheikh Anta Diop University and operates under the authority of the Ministry of Higher Education of Senegal. Established in 1962 as the Regional Training Center for Librarians (CRFB), it was renamed in 1967 by decree No. 67-1235 on 15 November 1967 to the School of Librarians, Archivists, and Documentalists.
Since its inception, it has trained information science professionals from Senegal, the sub-region, and across Africa.
The decree of 15 November 1967 granted EBAD the status of a university institute. [1]
Its creation resulted from a series of meetings. The first took place in Ibadan, Nigeria, in 1953, where the need for professional training tailored to African libraries was first mentioned. The second meeting occurred in 1961 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where UNESCO emphasized the creation of regional and national training centers. On 28 March 1962, a Regional Training Center for French-speaking Librarians, the precursor to EBAD, was established in Senegal. In 1967, decree No. 67-1235 on 15 November 1967 renamed the CRFB to the School of Librarians, Archivists, and Documentalists. [2]
The young school's mission was to:
Admission to EBAD for locals is through a competitive exam after obtaining the baccalauréat. Foreign students' applications are accepted through a dossier review. From its establishment until 2004, the school offered a two-cycle program:
In 2005, the LMD system was introduced, leading to the creation of the bachelor, master, and doctoral programs in information science. The bachelor's degree covers three sections over three years (six semesters). Selected students (the top five from each section) proceed to a two-year master's program (four semesters). The master's program offers three specializations: Documentary Engineering, Information Technology, and Heritage Documentation. The master's program is also available via distance learning.
EBAD also offers continuing education programs.
EBAD's administration consists of a director, a director of studies, and a chief of administrative services. The rest of the staff includes permanent and visiting teachers and administrative personnel.