Library and Information Technician (Accelerated)

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 you to take your place in the workforce and be productive immediately.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Substantial completion of a degree or diploma from a recognized college or university.
• Academic equivalents for three general education credits and for EAC150.
• English proficiency at the college level.

Applicant Selection:

• Students must possess good English skills, both written and oral. Applicant selection may include the assessment of English skills proficiency.

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

Your career as a library technician starts in just three semesters. 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 LITA, 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.

Accelerated

An accelerated program for those who have completed a three-year degree or diploma.

(The standard program is LIT.)

Accelerated Delivery Mode

This accelerated version of the regular, foursemester library and information technician diploma program is intended for those who have previous post-secondary education and who have the ability to learn material presented in a rapid, condensed format. In the accelerated version, first and second semester subjects are delivered in one semester. This is accomplished by delivering the content of the normally 14-week LIT subjects in 7 weeks. First semester subjects are offered during May and June, while second semester subjects are offered during July and August. Third semester subjects in the fall semester and fourth semester subjects in the winter semester are offered in the standard 14-week semester format.

Affiliations and Associations

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

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):

Ontario

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.

Curriculum

Currently under review.

A student receives a new timetable each semester. All subjects are automatically entered on a student's timetable. There are no choices of subjects, and/or days and times.

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