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Library & Information Technician (LIT)
Starts in September
Location
Duration
4 Semesters (2 Years)Credential Awarded
Ontario College DiplomaSchool
Seneca BusinessSeneca is delivering this program in an online format in September 2020. Learn more about technical requirements for online learning.
About the Program
This two-year diploma program prepares you to work in various library environments, performing essential day-to-day library operations and working alongside librarians. Learn to provide materials, information and services to library clients. Become an expert in acquiring, preparing and organizing all types of library materials, using software specific to the library and information industry.
The curriculum is based on the Guidelines produced by the Canadian Federation of Library Associations.
If you already have a postsecondary education and are able to learn in a rapid condensed format, you may be interested in the accelerated version of this program.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Deliver services including circulation, reference, interlibrary loan and programs to library clients
- Find information from countless sources for clients
- Acquire, prepare and organize all types of library materials
- Use software specific to the library and information industry
- Supervise circulation and acquisitions staff
- Promote libraries through the development of materials and advocacy in the profession
Work Experience
Field Placement
There are two three-week field placements in special libraries, public libraries and/or in school or academic libraries. The program assigns placements with input from the student. A police check is required for many libraries.
Your Career
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:
- Library technician
- Circulation technician
- Reference technician
- Information assistant
- E-resources technician
- Children services technician
Library technicians, as part of the formally educated library profession along with librarians, engage in lifelong learning and are active members of the Ontario Association of Library Technicians, Ontario Library Association and the Special Libraries Association.