Library and Information Technician

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 is based on the Guidelines for the Education of Library Technicians produced by the Canadian Library Association and changes continuously to reflect the latest developments in the working world. The skill set at the completion of this program prepares graduates to take their place in the workforce and be productive immediately.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation(C), University Preparation(U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)

Applicant Selection:

• Applicant’s grades in pre–requisite subjects (or their equivalents) may be used as a basis for the selection of candidates.
• In the event of oversubscription, demonstrated ability in English communications may be required.

Desirable:

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong computer 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. Seminars, workshops and tutoring are available at Seneca's Learning Centres.

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Your Career

Bringing together people, information and materials, library technicians meet the challenges of a constantly changing information environment. To do this, they use the latest technologies to organize and retrieve information, and, along with librarians, they are the mainstay of libraries. They are service– oriented, work with minimal supervision and are adaptable to change. As a graduate of this LIT diploma program, you may find work in various environments such as business corporations, professional firms, colleges, schools, and public libraries.

Affiliations and Associations

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

Field Placements

There are three field placements in the LIT 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.

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):

Toronto

Canada

General Education

One of the general education subjects must be a literature subject for which EAC150 is the pre-requisite.

Curriculum

Currently under review.

A student receives a new timetable each semester. The professional subjects (LIT subject codes) for a semester are automatically entered on a student's timetable. There are no choices of LIT subjects, and/or days and times. Failure to successfully complete subjects in a semester will alter the normal progression and time line for the diploma.

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