Library and Information Technician Diploma (800)
Description
Libraries are constantly evolving in their delivery and management of information. Library and Information Technicians have the knowledge and practical skills needed to perform in today’s evolving library environment. Combining theory and hands-on practice, students will learn to acquire, organize, produce, retrieve and disseminate information in print and electronic formats. Led by experienced librarians, this program will help prepare you for employment in academic, public, school and special libraries and other information service settings.
This program is a recognized, preeminent online library education program in Canada. Current or previous work or volunteer experience in a library/information setting is encouraged, but not required. Taught online and taken on a part-time or full-time basis, participants have the opportunity to complete their diploma with flexibility. Some courses have final exams that must be written in person.
Students select four Library Option courses, enabling them to customize their education to focus on specific topics of interest within the library/information field, including records management, archives, government information, school libraries and multimedia.
Semester 1 - Complete all 6 courses:
LIBRLT110 Libraries and the Information Industry Introduction
INFO10172 Information Technology for Library Technicians
HRESLT150 Human Relations and Supervision
LIBR10037 Circulation and Interlibrary Loan
INDS10045 Indigenous Perspectives for Library and Information Technicians
INFOLT402 Electronic Publishing and Emerging Library Technologies
Semester 1 - Complete 1 of the next 2 Communications courses:
COMM11000 Essential Communication Skills
COMM10382 Business English Skills
Semester 2 - Complete all 5 courses:
INFOLT340 Database Design For Information Workers
LIBR10041 Online Searching
LIBR10040 Library Programming, Marketing and Advocacy
LIBR10042 Resource Description and Access 1
MGMT10041 Library Financial Management and Budgeting
Semester 2 - Complete 2 of the next 6 courses:
COMMLT225 Genre Fiction And Readers' Advisory Service
LIBR10034 Youth Services and Issues
LIBR10036 Strategies for Instruction for Library Technicians
LIBRLT375 School Libraries
LIBRLT385 Children's Services And Issues
LIBRLT403 Special Libraries
Semester 3 - Complete all 7 courses:
LIBR10039 Library Classification
LIBR10043 Resource Description and Access 2
LIBR10044 Reference Processes
LIBR10052 Practical Approaches to Library Interactions
LIBRLT350 Acquisitions
LIBRLT351 Serials
WORKLT290 Library and Information Technician Field Work 1
Semester 4 - Complete all 5 courses:
LIBR10038 Indexing and Subject Analysis
LIBR10045 Reference Services and Sources
OPELXXXXX General Education Elective 1
OPELXXXXZ General Education Elective 2
WORKLT490 Library and Information Technician Field Work 2
Semester 4 - Complete 2 of the next 6 courses:
LIBR10004 Health Libraries and Resources
LIBR10035 Metadata & Metadata Applications Introduction
LIBRRM103 Archives
LIBRLT335 Multimedia
LIBRLT405 Law Libraries And Legal Research
OADMRM100 Records And Information Management Fundamentals
This program is a recognized, preeminent online library education program in Canada. Current or previous work or volunteer experience in a library/information setting is encouraged, but not required. Taught online and taken on a part-time or full-time basis, participants have the opportunity to complete their diploma with flexibility. Some courses have final exams that must be written in person.
Students select four Library Option courses, enabling them to customize their education to focus on specific topics of interest within the library/information field, including records management, archives, government information, school libraries and multimedia.
- Admission Requirements :
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) OR
- equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) OR Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older)
- A pass in Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
- Library or Information Services experience is strongly recommended
Program of Study:
A selection of courses are available each term. Courses that are currently not available (N/A) for registration may be offered in the future
Semester 1 - Complete all 6 courses:
LIBRLT110 Libraries and the Information Industry Introduction
INFO10172 Information Technology for Library Technicians
HRESLT150 Human Relations and Supervision
LIBR10037 Circulation and Interlibrary Loan
INDS10045 Indigenous Perspectives for Library and Information Technicians
INFOLT402 Electronic Publishing and Emerging Library Technologies
Semester 1 - Complete 1 of the next 2 Communications courses:
COMM11000 Essential Communication Skills
COMM10382 Business English Skills
Semester 2 - Complete all 5 courses:
INFOLT340 Database Design For Information Workers
LIBR10041 Online Searching
LIBR10040 Library Programming, Marketing and Advocacy
LIBR10042 Resource Description and Access 1
MGMT10041 Library Financial Management and Budgeting
Semester 2 - Complete 2 of the next 6 courses:
COMMLT225 Genre Fiction And Readers' Advisory Service
LIBR10034 Youth Services and Issues
LIBR10036 Strategies for Instruction for Library Technicians
LIBRLT375 School Libraries
LIBRLT385 Children's Services And Issues
LIBRLT403 Special Libraries
Semester 3 - Complete all 7 courses:
LIBR10039 Library Classification
LIBR10043 Resource Description and Access 2
LIBR10044 Reference Processes
LIBR10052 Practical Approaches to Library Interactions
LIBRLT350 Acquisitions
LIBRLT351 Serials
WORKLT290 Library and Information Technician Field Work 1
Semester 4 - Complete all 5 courses:
LIBR10038 Indexing and Subject Analysis
LIBR10045 Reference Services and Sources
OPELXXXXX General Education Elective 1
OPELXXXXZ General Education Elective 2
WORKLT490 Library and Information Technician Field Work 2
Semester 4 - Complete 2 of the next 6 courses:
LIBR10004 Health Libraries and Resources
LIBR10035 Metadata & Metadata Applications Introduction
LIBRRM103 Archives
LIBRLT335 Multimedia
LIBRLT405 Law Libraries And Legal Research
OADMRM100 Records And Information Management Fundamentals
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
- Records And Information Management Fundamentals
- Archives
- Metadata & Metadata Applications Introduction
- Strategies for Instruction for Library Technicians
- Information Technology for Library Technicians
- Online Searching
- Resource Description and Access 1
- Genre Fiction And Readers' Advisory Service
- Human Relations and Supervision
- Health Libraries and Resources
- Youth Services and Issues
- Circulation and Inter Library Loan
- Indexing and Subject Analysis
- Library Classification
- Library Programming, Marketing and Advocacy
- Resource Description and Access 2
- Reference Processes
- Reference Services and Sources
- Libraries and the Information Industry Introduction
- Multimedia
- Acquisitions
- Serials
- School Libraries
- Children's Services And Issues
- Special Libraries
- Law Libraries And Legal Research
- Library Financial Management and Budgeting
- Library and Information Technician Field Work 1
- Library and Information Technician Field Work 2
- Essential Communication Skills
- Business English Skills
- Practical Approaches to Library Interactions
Overview
- Institution: Mohawk College
- Program type: Diploma
- Language: English
- Program Code: 800
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/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.