Turn your passion for research, literacy and information into a rewarding career.
The two-year Library and Information Technician Ontario College Diploma program provides you with a broad range of knowledge and experiences for the library and information management field.
This unique program teaches skills that deal with both technical and public service considerations. Technical services involve manual and automated operations related to collecting, processing and organizing material. Public services involve assisting or teaching clients in finding or using information resources.
An emphasis on exposing students to the latest technologies, trends and developments in the library and information field enables students to graduate job-ready.
Benefit from small class sizes. Learn from professors with industry experience. Test your knowledge and skills through hands-on classroom activities and work field placements.
Field placements take place in:
schools
public, government, and academic libraries, or
archives, records and information management organizations
Through field placements, you develop relevant industry connections, preparing you for work in the field.
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
Enjoy serving the public, working with teams and have good interpersonal skills.
Have strong English communication skills, verbal and written.
Possess a good general education and knowledge of current events.
Are well-organized and have the ability to analyze information.
Pay attention to detail and work with a high degree of accuracy.
Are flexible, adaptable, self-motivated and work well independently.