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School: Seneca College


ProgramLibrary and Information Technician                                                                               

Program

Library and Information Technician

Faculty

Business

Credential

Diploma

Duration

2 Years

Starting Month

Fall

Co-op opportunities

No

 

Program Description:

The focus of this program is practical and experience-based, whether in class, working independently on assignments or in field placements. Your educational experience includes a high proportion of time using computers and software specific to the library and information industry. The curriculum is based on the Guidelines for the Education of Library Technicians produced by the Canadian Library Association and changes continuously to reflect the latest developments in the working world. The skill set at the completion of this program prepares graduates to take their place in the workforce and be productive immediately.

 

Admission Requirements:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with:

    • Grade 12 English: ENG4(U) or ENG4(C)

  • OR Mature Student Status (age 19 or older) with required course(s), their equivalent(s), or appropriate Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate program credits

 

Tuition Fees:

Campus

Newnham

Tuition

6,410.50

Alumni Fee

7.25

Convocation   Fee*

50.00

Health   Insurance**

783.97

Health and   Wellness Fee

5.00

Seneca   Student Federation Fee

56.50

Student   Athletic Fee

50.60

Student   Build Fund

50.00

Student   Bursary Levy

3.00

Student   Life Fee

5.00

Student   Sport Build Fee

50.00

Student   Support Fee

30.00

Technology   Fee

120.00

Total Fees Due (first semester in   academic year)

$7,621.82

Book & Supply Costs


Semester

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Total per Semester

325.00

275.00

445.00

445.00








Career:

Bringing together people, information and materials, library technicians meet the challenges of a constantly changing information environment. To do this, they use the latest technologies to organize and retrieve information, and, along with librarians, they are the mainstay of libraries. They are service-oriented, work with minimal supervision and are adaptable to change. As a graduate of this diploma program, you may find work in various environments such as business corporations, professional firms, colleges, schools and public libraries.


Credits Transfer:

Location

University/College

Degrees Available

Toronto

York   University

Any   relevant degree or major

Ontario           

Wilfrid   Laurier University

Honours   Bachelor of Arts

Canada

Athabasca   University

Bachelor   of Professional Arts – Governance, Law and Management

Bachelor   of Professional Arts in Communication Studies

University   of New Brunswick

Bachelor   of Applied Management (General Business)

 

Link to Seneca College Official Website

http://www.senecacollege.ca/fulltime/LIT.html