Library and Information Technician

Program Description

The focus of the 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 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

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation(C), University Preparation(U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)

Applicant Selection:

• Applicant’s grades in pre-requisite subjects (or their equivalents) may be used as a basis for the selection of candidates.
• In the event of over-subscription, demonstrated ability in English communications may be required.

Desirable:

• Keyboarding at 35 w.p.m.
• Basic computer skills
• Strong communication skills

The Importance of Learning Skills:

Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills.

Your Career

Bringing together people, information and materials, library technicians meet the challenges of a constantly changing information environment. They use the latest information technologies to organize and retrieve information. Library technicians work in environments as diverse as business corporations, professional firms, cultural organizations, financial institutions, schools, and public libraries. As a graduate of this LIT diploma program, a wealth of opportunity exists for you in the expanding information sector, including Internet applications, training, and customer support. Library technicians, along with librarians, are the mainstay of libraries, and have found positions in the information industry.

Affiliations and Associations

• Canadian Library Association
• Ontario Association of Library Technicians / Association des Bibliotechniciens de l’Ontario.
• Ontario Library Association
• Special Libraries Association

Field Placements

There are three field placements in the Library and Information Technician diploma program, each two weeks long. One placement is in a special library, one in a public library and one in a school or academic library. The program assigns placements with input from the student. A police check is required for many libraries. Required Typing Speeds: 30 w.p.m. (net) for first field placement; 35 w.p.m. (net) for graduation.

Diploma to Degree... and Beyond

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following post-secondary institution(s):

Toronto

Canada

General Education

One of the general education subjects must be a literature subject for which EAC150 is the pre-requisite.

Curriculum

Currently under review.

A student receives a new timetable each semester. The professional subjects (LIT subject codes) for a semester are automatically entered on a student's timetable. There are no choices of LIT subjects, and/or days and times.

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