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Library and Information Technician

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Library and Information Technician

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Library and Information Technician

Library and Information Technician – NEW

Library and Information Technician

Library and Information Technician

Are you an expert organizer?

Library and information technicians (LITs) are experts at organizing information and helping people find the answers to their information questions – whether they work at the public library; for a publisher; at an academic library or information centre; or for a library-related service provider. If you have a passion for organizing, an interest in the latest technology and a desire to help others find the information they need, a career as a library and information technician is right for you.

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Program Description

This program will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to work in the public and technical services areas of libraries and information resource centres.

On the public services side, you will learn how to make information available to library clients and how to conduct research using a variety of print and electronic resources. On the technical side, you will focus on manual and automated operations related to the acquiring, processing and organizing of all types of informational materials. 

Specifically you will learn how to:

  • Establish, organize and maintain readily accessible information collections including books, periodicals, newspapers, government documents, catalogues, films, microforms, tapes, records and other material using the latest information technologies
  • Provide both automated and manual information retrieval
  • Perform all acquisitions and cataloguing procedures
  • Provide the special services required for the effective operation of a library/information centre 

As a graduate, you will be well-prepared to acquire, prepare and organize materials and assist users in locating appropriate resources.

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Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma, General Educational Development, Academic and Career Entrance – College Prep Level or Mature Student Status plus senior level (Grade 11 or higher) subject credits, college preparation (C), university/college preparation (M), university preparation (U) or post-secondary (college or university) in:

  • Grade 12 English
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Career Options

Graduates may find employment in libraries, information services or other organizations. Primary areas of employment include:

  • Cultural and/or not-for-profit organization
  • Electronic publishing company
  • Government department or agency
  • Information services, knowledge-management or record-management business/department
  • Library-related service provider
  • Library or information services within a law office, hospital or corporation
  • Market research agency
  • Online and/or library system vendor
  • Publisher
  • Records management or indexing firm
  • Special, public, academic or school library
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Course List & Descriptions

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

  • ARCHIVES AND LOCAL HISTORY
  • CATALOGUING & CLASSIFICATION II
  • CIRCULATION & SERIALS
  • FIELD EXPERIENCE II
  • GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE
  • INFORMATION SERVICES II

Semester 4

  • DIVERSE POPULATIONS & SPECIAL LIBRARIES
  • FIELD EXPERIENCE II
  • GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE
  • INFORMATION SERVICES III
  • INFORMATION SERVICES IV
  • LIBRARY OPERATIONS FACILITIES & STAFFING

Client Services 1 provides students with an introduction to client services in school libraries, public libraries, academic libraries, special libraries, and national and research libraries.  It also provides an introduction to the role of the library and information services industry in supporting and delivering client services.

This subject enables the learner to use the computer as a tool for writing, research, and file management. It includes the basics of hardware and software, use of the Windows 7 environment, responsible use of social media, preparation and editing of documents using Microsoft Word 2010 software, preparation and editing of spreadsheets and workbooks using Microsoft Excel 2010 software, and use of the Internet for research and communication via electronic mail.

Students spend the first part of the course preparing a cover letter and resume and practising for the field placement interview.  Upon successful completion of the interview, students are placed at a public, academic, school or special library or information service for the second part of the course where have an opportunity to observe and assist library staff.  

Elective general education courses appear in your program of study as GNED 0000. This is called a “placeholder.” This placeholder is replaced by an actual course that you will select from a list of available "elective" general education courses when you register in the relevant semester.

Please note that the type and number of elective courses available will vary from semester to semester and from year to year.

Please visit the General Education website for more information.

This course provides students with an overview of the role of the library technician in public, academic, school and special libraries.

This course provides the foundation for learning about the “behind-the-scenes” aspects of library work in all types of libraries.  Students are given a basic understanding of bibliographic records, learning how to find and interpret them in a variety of tools.  They are also introduced to core library processes, including acquisitions, physical processing, circulation, interlibrary loan, weeding, and database searching.

This course is currently under development. 

This course is currently under development. 

This course is currently under development. 

This course is currently under development. 

This course concentrates on the fundamentals of correct grammar, vocabulary usage, punctuation, and spelling. These principles will be applied in the major units of study: sentence structure and paragraph writing. The course will include in-class writing assignments, computer-based writing assignments, and computer writing lab components.

This course is currently under development.

Courses and course descriptions are for the next academic year and are subject to change.

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Program Costs

 DomesticInternational
Tuition Fees$2,533$11,820
Compulsory Ancillary Fees$1,010$1,570
Incidental Fees$0$0
Total Fees:$3,543$13,390

Please note: fees are based on the 2012-2013 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please see Other fees to consider.

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Diploma To Degree Opportunities

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Disability Considerations

Students with disabilities who wish to discuss accommodation plans are encouraged to contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities.

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