The Department of Information Studies was established in 2001 and was then called the information department, as a real response to the developments and changes that characterized the labor market in Libya during that period, and during the past years, as a result of changes in the information environment, it was necessary to develop the skills and competencies required for an information specialist through the development of academic programs. Therefore, the interest of the “Department of Information Studies” is based on the fact that information is a wealth and a profitable project, and that it is a basic pillar of development at the individual and community levels. Informatics from a structural point of view is a triangle, the first of which is software, the second is Hardware, and the third is content. The latter is the focus of the Department of information studies because the department is related to information content: production, registration, publication, compilation, organization, Documentation, retrieval and investment, as evidenced by the vision, mission and objectives of the department and the divisions that fall from it.

Distinguished depth and leadership within the Libyan, Arab and international environment in graduate studies, scientific research and Advanced Consulting in the fields of Information Technology and management and archival management.

The effective construction of specialists in Information Studies and information content, the preparation of specialists with a high scientific and practical level to provide society with competent skills, the preparation of experienced researchers to solve the problems faced by all community institutions and enrich information knowledge.

1. The sober construction of postgraduate studies and providing the opportunity for qualified university degree holders to continue their educational attainment.
2. Preparing, qualifying and educating students to be leaders in the information and informatics profession.
3. Contribute to meeting the needs of Libyan universities of competent faculty members in the field of information and archives.
4. Contribute to the creation of qualified elements in the field of scientific research in the field of Information Technology, Information Management, archive management.
5. Continuous development of academic educational programs in line with modern trends in specialization and profession.
6. Directing students ' research, theses and dissertations towards topics that contribute to solving the problems and issues of the Libyan society's environment.
7. Enrich scientific research in the field of information content through the issuance of scientific bulletins and periodicals.
8. Developing and encouraging scientific cooperation and exchange between the academy and the corresponding scientific institutions.