Libraries and Digital Technologies
Description
About the program
This program enhances students' knowledge and skills relating to technological change and the ways that digital technologies are transforming libraries and their services. Students develop the skills and digital competencies needed to explore the opportunities and potential impact of current and emerging technologies on their organization. Through active learning, a culminating activity and capstone project, students gain conceptual insight and practical leadership strategies in addressing issues relating to digital technologies in library and information environments. The pace of technological change in libraries creates challenges for Library Technicians. This program will focus on current and emerging technologies affecting their workplaces and having an impact on the collections and services they offer. Students will develop 21st-century fluency skills essential for active participation in libraries of all types. The certificate meets the need for ongoing professional development in this area, and provides a pathway for college and university graduates to broaden their learning.
Note: Admission to the program is required prior to registration for courses.
Program information
All courses must be completed within 4 years of acceptance into the program.
Admission requirements
- A two or three year diploma or a degree from an accredited college or university in the field of Library and Information Technology OR
- Master's degree in library science, library and information science or information OR
- Graduate of the Southern Ontario Library Services (SOLS) Excel, Advanced Excel or Advancing Public Library Leadership (APLL) certificate programs OR
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five years library experience in a management or senior technical position.
Admission procedures
- Submit a completed Conestoga College Program Application Form.
- Submit proof of Admission Requirements. Review Apply to a Program to learn how.
- Final acceptance is based on a review of the admission requirements.
Compulsory Courses
Successfully complete 13 course(s)
- LIBR8000 Digital Media in Libraries
- LIBR8010 Issues in Digital Resource Management and Technologies
- LIBR8020 Library Leadership in the Digital Age
- LIBR8030 User Experience in Libraries
- COMP1426 Information Technology for Library Technicians
- LIBR1015 Online Searching
- LIBR1055 Resource Description and Access I
- LIBR1065 Resource Description and Access II
- LIBR1300 Introduction to Metadata and Metadata Applications
- LIBR1310 Strategies for Instruction for Library Technicians
- COMP1430 Electronic Publishing and Emerging Library Technologies
- LIBR8040 Libraries & Digital Technologies - Capstone I
- LIBR8050 Libraries & Digital Technologies - Capstone II
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Digital Media in Libraries
- Issues in Digital Resource Management and Technologies
- Library Leadership in the Digital Age
- User Experience in Libraries
- Information Technology for Library Technicians
- Online Searching
- Resource Description and Access I
- Resource Description and Access II
- Introduction to Metadata and Metadata Applications
- Strategies for Instruction for Library Technicians
- Electronic Publishing and Emerging Library Technologies
- Libraries & Digital Technologies - Capstone I
- Libraries & Digital Technologies - Capstone II
Overview
- Institution: Conestoga College
- Program type: Certificat
- Language: English
- Program Code: 1397
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance