Outcomes & Objectives
The Library & Information Technology Program has maintained its currency and competitiveness amid rapid technological advancement. Students in this career program pursue either a General Academic or Technology Stream option. The Technology Stream option includes courses in information systems and network fundamentals. Graduates of both streams are known for their excellent computer skills and commitment to lifelong learning.
The Library & Information Technology Program accomodates distance learners through the Flexible Participation Option. The standard program also makes selected courses available online. Both Program options accommodate students' previous education and work experience. Transfer credits are accepted for equivalent courses, and flexible assessment is available for core library studies.
Students come to the program from various socio-cultural and age groups. They carry with them varying forms of educational achievements and professional backgrounds which gather together as they meet many challenges put forth by their instructors and fellow students.
Library & Information Technology students learn about:
- library history and new directions
- information storage and retrieval
- reference and readers' services
- acquisitions and technical services
- subject analysis and classification
- MARC coding and cataloguing for print and other media
- business computer applications
Graduates of the Library & Information Technology Program are well prepared for library jobs through extensive field work, which is an essential component of this diploma program. During their course of study, students visit nearly every type of library and explore a variety of options—including non-traditional roles—to find their own niche.