Libraries and Digital Technologies Certificate (965)
Description
Digital technologies are transforming libraries and their services, making digital competencies key to success in today’s evolving library environment!
Designed for graduates of the Library and Information Technician Diploma or those with an existing library sciences education, this program explores the challenges, opportunities, and potential impact of current and emerging technologies on various library systems.
Gain the conceptual insight and practical leadership strategies needed to succeed through active learning, a culminating activity and capstone project. Available in an accessible, part-time, online program format, you can learn in an engaging environment without interrupting your current employment.
In this graduate program, you will:
- Further your knowledge and skills related to technological change and the way that digital technologies are transforming libraries and their services.
- Obtain the skills and digital competencies needed to explore the opportunities and potential impact of current and emerging technologies within library and information organizations.
- Develop the 21st-century fluency skills essential for active participation in libraries of all types.
This certificate meets the need for ongoing professional development in the area of libraries and digital technologies and provides a pathway for college and university graduates to broaden their learning.
Admission and Registration
You must apply, and be accepted, to this program prior to registering for courses.
You require:
You require:
- Library and Information Technician Diploma OR
- Master's degree in library science, library and information science, information science or information OR
- Graduate of Ontario Library Service (OLS) Excel, or APLL program OR
- Studied library science at an equivalent level outside of Canada OR
- Bachelor's degree and substantial library experience at a significant level of responsibility.
Complete all 12 courses:
INFO10172 Information Technology for Library Technicians
INFOLT402 Electronic Publishing and Emerging Library Technologies
LIBR10035 Metadata & Metadata Applications Introduction
LIBR10036 Strategies for Instruction for Library Technicians
LIBR10041 Online Searching
LIBR10042 Resource Description and Access 1
LIBR10046 User Experience in Libraries
LIBR10047 Library Leadership in the Digital Age
LIBR10048 Issues in Digital Resource Management and Technologies
LIBR10049 Digital Media in Libraries
LIBR10050 Capstone 1
LIBR10051 Capstone 2
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
- Electronic Publishing and Emerging Library Technologies
- Metadata & Metadata Applications Introduction
- Strategies for Instruction for Library Technicians
- Information Technology for Library Technicians
- Online Searching
- Resource Description and Access 1
- User Experience in Libraries
- Library Leadership in the Digital Age
- Issues in Digital Resource Management and Technologies
- Digital Media in Libraries
- Capstone 1
- Capstone 2
Overview
- Institution: Mohawk College
- Program type: Certificat post-diplôme
- Language: English
- Program Code: 965
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.