Library and Information Technician

Program Details:

• CREDENTIAL: Ontario College Diploma
• PROGRAM CODE: 0235
• AREA OF INTEREST: Business
• LOCATION: Distance Education

Start Dates & Ontario Colleges Program Codes:

• Fall, Winter & Spring starts (September, January & May) part-time & full-time, online: 0235

Overview

The Library and Information Technician program provides students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to perform in various library environments. Through a carefully designed program of studies that combines theory and hands-on practice, students will learn to acquire, organize, produce, retrieve and disseminate information in all formats. This online program has been designed to prepare students for employment in academic, public, school and special libraries and other information service settings.
 

Library and information technicians are able to:

• demonstrate good spoken and written communications skills
• work with minimal supervision
• pay close attention to detail and demonstrate accuracy in their work
• demonstrate good analytical skills
• demonstrate good interpersonal skills
• enjoy working with technology
• work effectively as a member of a team

You will have five years to complete this program.

Admission Requirements:

• 1. Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/ College (U/C), or Open (O) preparation levels with Grade 12 English (C/U) Level.
• 2. or successful completion of the Mature Student Assessment.
• 3. or successful completion of the General Education Development Test (GED).
• 4. or appropriate credits from the Academic and Career Entrance Program (ACE)

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.