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LIT400 - Professional Issues in Libraries
This subject completes the Library and Information Technician Program by concentrating on the library profession that prospective technicians are about to enter. Library associations, professional development and library issues are examined in detail. The education and employment of library technicians is reviewed and issues concerning library technicians are discussed. Preparation for job hunting upon graduation is completed.
LIT403 - Cataloguing IV
Students develop skills using Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and Library of Congress Classification (LCC).
LIT408 - Searching III
This subject continues the searching of periodical databases with the focus on additional systems and subject specific databases. Students learn to select appropriate databases and to create search strategies for topics and audiences.
LIT416 - Library Programs
The skills to plan, conduct and evaluate library programs are developed in this subject. The students learn to prepare various types of programs and gain knowledge about various audiences and activities.
LIT420 - Human Relations in Libraries
This subject introduces human relations skills required by library technicians both as junior staff and first level supervisors. Skills include effective supervision, communication, planning, training and hiring. Employment legislation will be addressed in several areas: labour relations, occupational health and safety, human rights, equity and privacy.
FPL485 - Field Placement II for Library Technicians
This is a continuation of FPL385 Alternative Course. Students will conduct two in-depth conversations with library professionals, attend an OLA Super Conference session presented by library technicians, and participate in a virtual reference simulation hosted by Seneca Libraries. For each of these, assessment and reflections will be completed.