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Library and Information Technician

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Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Location
Oshawa
School
School of Business, IT & Management (BITM)
Length
Four semesters
OCAS Code
LIBT
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Program Overview

Are you the go-to person when someone needs information? Library and information technicians (LITs) are experts at organizing knowledge and data. They use their superior interpersonal skills to serve customers and help them find the answers to their information questions. If you are resourceful, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy, and if you have a passion for research and an interest in promoting libraries, a career as a library and information technician is right for you.

Field Placement
Field Placement
Hands On
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Practical Learning
Practical Learning

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)

Note: this program has additional recommended requirements. Please visit the Admission Requirements tab for further information.

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Intakes and Availability

Date Domestic Availability International Availability
September 2019OpenClosed

Tuition

Year one domestic: $3,025 (CDN)
Year one international: $13,187 (CDN)

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Communication Essentials (COMM 1710)
  • Computer Applications For Library (COMP 1213)
  • Field Experience I (FWKL 1301)
  • Client Services I (LTCS 1301)
  • Intro To Libraries And Information Science (LTIL 1300)
  • Fundamentals Of Information Services (LTIS 2301)
  • Technical Services Fundamental (LTTS 1302)

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Information assistant
  • Knowledge management assistant
  • Library technician
  • Online and/or library system vendor
  • Research assistant
 

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Program Details

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program are required to purchase their own laptop. For specific hardware and software requirements for this program click here.

This program will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to work in a variety of types of libraries, resource centres, cultural and heritage organizations and related industries.

You will learn all aspects of information management from selecting, acquiring and organizing information to providing access to carefully-curated resources.  Through simulations and hands-on activities, you will develop superior customer service, advocacy and marketing skills.  You will also practise engaging clients through programming and instruction.

Students focus on:

  • Analyzing information requests, selecting appropriate sources, developing and conducting

information searches, evaluating information and presenting results

  • Selecting and acquiring materials
  • Deriving, editing and/or creating catalogue records
  • Maintaining serials control and circulation systems
  • Creating marketing and promotional materials and organizing events
  • Creating and delivering information literacy, instructional and programming activities
  • Compiling bibliographies and writing reports
  • Developing and implementing systems to manage archival collections and corporate records.

As a graduate, you will be well-prepared to use your technology skills to acquire, prepare and organize materials and assist users in locating appropriate resources.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)

Recommended

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Courses

Semester 1

  • Communication Essentials (COMM 1710)
  • Computer Applications For Library (COMP 1213)
  • Field Experience I (FWKL 1301)
  • Client Services I (LTCS 1301)
  • Intro To Libraries And Information Science (LTIL 1300)
  • Fundamentals Of Information Services (LTIS 2301)
  • Technical Services Fundamental (LTTS 1302)

Semester 2

  • Business Writing Strategies (COMM 2710)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Acquisitions & Collections (LTAP 2300)
  • Cataloguing & Classification I (LTCC 2301)
  • Client Services II (LTCS 2302)
  • Health & Government Information Services (LTIS 4303)

Semester 3

  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Archives & Local History (LTAL 3300)
  • Cataloguing & Classification II (LTCC 3302)
  • Circulation & Serials (LTCI 3304)
  • Database For Library Technicians (LTDB 3300)
  • Business & Legal Information Services (LTIS 3302)

Semester 4

  • Field Experience II (FWKL 3302)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Catalog & Classification III (LTCC 4302)
  • Advanced Information Services (LTIS 4304)
  • Library Operations, Facilities & Staffing (LTLO 4302)
  • Records Management (LTRM 4301)

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES Domestic International
Tuition $3,025 $13,187
Compulsory Ancillary

$1,245

$1,720
Program Incidental $38 $20
Total Fees: $4,308 $14,927

Please note: fees are based on the 2018-2019 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please see Other fees to consider.

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Information assistant
  • Knowledge management assistant
  • Library technician
  • Online and/or library system vendor
  • Research assistant
 

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

  • Cultural and/or not-for-profit organization such as a museum or archives
  • Electronic publishing company
  • Information services, knowledge-management or records management business/department
  • Library-related service provider
  • Library or information services within a law office, hospital or corporation
  • Market research agency
  • Records management or indexing firm
  • Special, public, academic or school library

Field Placement

Your learning experience will be complemented by a 21-hour job shadow field experience in your first year, fall semester, which will provide the opportunity to integrate theory with practice under the supervision of an industry professional. A 140-hour field experience in the final semester of the program allows you to apply the knowledge and skills you have learned in the program, acquire industry-related experience and important networking contacts. Faculty provide support and guidance to help you secure two or more placements at a library or related profession organization, where you are supervised by a librarian, LIT or other approved professional.

Program Transfer, Degree Completion And Additional Credentials

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) bridge – University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – Educational Studies and Digital Technology – UOIT
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (General Busines) - Davenport University

Laptop Requirements

 

Minimum Recommended hardware

  • Laptop: Personal computer (PC) not a Mac
  • Operating System: Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10 (if available)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or better (Not AMD)
  • Memory: 8 GB of RAM (16 GB preferred)
  • Hard Drive: 250 GB or larger (Solid State Drive (SSD) preferred)
  • Warranty: 3 years parts and labour (On-site preferred)
  • Other features: 2 USB ports, webcam, microphone, HDMI output (preferred) or VGA, Ethernet port (recommended)

Software Requirements

Microsoft Office is available free of charge at the school with a Durham College email address.

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