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SocialEmailPrint Library Information Technology - Two-year diploma
- Fall start
- Distance education option
- High industry demand
Program Description Information navigation is a high-tech adventure and a sought after skill! We need technicians who can accurately organize, access and manage the expanding volume of information in today's world-for everyone from students to CEO's. Library Information Technology students gain proficiency in every area of library operations, from database searching, library network technology, cataloguing and classification to public relations, web design and records management. The two-year Library Information Technology diploma is offered at SAIT as a daytime diploma program. Students can begin a diploma through completion of distance education courses. Your Career Graduates may find employment as a library technician/assistant, information specialist, research assistant/analyst, and records management technician. This program also prepares graduates for numerous career opportunities in public and school libraries, as well as specialty libraries in areas of petroleum, law, medicine, geology, social services, government, or in related organizations such as records information centres, library wholesalers, software companies and bookstores. Admission Requirements Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 60% in the following admission requirements or equivalents: - English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalents, AND,
- Two of the following Grade 12 subjects: Math, Science, Social Science, Accounting, Law or a second language.
*For mature students, LIBR-200 (Introduction to Libraries) may be substituted for the third Grade 12 subject (available from distance learning). - View High School Course Equivalencies Admission Equivalencies by Province.
Selection There are no additional selection requirements. Admission to this program will be offered on a first-qualified, first-accepted basis. Student Success Students with higher secondary or post-secondary marks usually experience greater success in SAIT programs. Progression Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines. Credentials After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT diploma in Library Information Technology. Accreditation There are no formal accreditation arrangements at this time. Please contact the academic school for more information. Tuition And Fees (Subject To Change) Books And Supplies (Subject To Change) - Books and supplies are approximately $2,000.
- LIT Distance courses are priced from approximately $399 to $499, plus textbooks and handling charges.
Program Outline - To find the course description for a course shown below, please go to our Course Finder and enter the course acronym and numbers (i.e., DMST-202) into the Quick Search by Course Code field.
- This program is being reviewed and could undergo changes.
- SAIT students are offered an opportunity to develop lifelong learning skills in an online environment. One or more courses in the program are offered fully or partially online.
| First Year | | Semester 1 | | Course Code | Course Name | Credit | | COMM-222 | Interpersonal Communication | 1.5 | | COMM-240 | Business Communications I | 3.0 | | COMP-226 | Computer Fundamentals for Librarians | 3.0 | | LIBR-200 | Introduction to Libraries | 1.5 | | LIBR-202 | Bibliographic Description and Access I | 3.0 | | LIBR-228 | Survey of Western Culture | 1.5 | | LIBR-235 | Library Information Services I | 3.0 | | Semester 1 Total | 16.5 | | | | Semester 2 | | Course Code | Course Name | Credit | | COMM-290 | Business Communications II | 3.0 | | LIBR-252 | Bibliographic Description and Access II | 3.0 | | LIBR-275 | Introduction to Library Automation | 3.0 | | LIBR-297 | Library Operations | 3.0 | | LIBR-335 | Library Information Services II | 3.0 | | MGMT-244 | Fundamentals of Information and Records Management | 3.0 | | Semester 2 Total1 | 18.0 | | First Year Total | 34.5 | | | | Second Year | | Semester 3 | | Course Code | Course Name | Credit | | CMPN-305 | Library Network Technology | 3.0 | | DATA-375 | Online Database Searching | 3.0 | | LIBR-302 | Bibliographic Description and Access III | 3.0 | | ORGB-360 | Library Organization | 1.5 | | PRAC-320 | Practicum Preparation | 1.5 | | Electives* | | ENGL-322* | Contemporary World Literature | 1.5 | | LIBR-330* | Storytelling | 1.5 | | LIBR-340* | Specialized Terminology | 1.5 | | LIBR-349* | Library and Information Technology Project I | 1.5 | | LIBR-260* | Collection Development for Adults (distance delivery) | 1.5 | | Semester 3 Total | 15.0 | | | | Semester 4 | | Course Code | Course Name | Credit | | LIBR-320 | Designing Web Tools for Libraries | 3.0 | | LIBR-323 | Managing Digital Content | 3.0 | | MKTG-360 | Library Marketing | 1.5 | | POLS-373 | Library in Society | 1.5 | | PRAC-360 | Library Practicum I | 1.5 | | PRAC-390 | Library Practicum II | 1.5 | | Electives* | | LIBR-310* | Special Libraries | 1.5 | | LIBR-315* | Services Children/Young Adults | 1.5 | | LIBR-351* | Public Libraries | 1.5 | | LIBR-399* | Library and Information Technology Project II | 1.5 | | MGMT-246 | Advanced Information and Records Management (distance delivery) | 3.0 | | Semester 4 Total | 15.0 or 16.5 | | Second Year Total | 30.0 or 31.5 | | Program Total | 64.5 or 66.0 | | * Students are required to complete four library electives (Totaling 6.0 or 7.5 credits). It is recommended that students complete two electives in Semester 3 and two electives in Semester 4. Not all courses are necessarily taught in a given year. |
For More Information Information: 403.284.7231
Email: lit.info@sait.ca
Website: School of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) Transfer with Diploma to… Through SAIT Polytechnic transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this SAIT program may be eligible for credit at the following universities and colleges: - Athabasca University
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
- SAIT Polytechnic
- University of New Brunswick, Saint John
Transfer options may also be available at other post-secondary institutions where credits from SAIT programs are evaluated on an individual basis. Interested students should contact the post-secondary institute of their choice for more information. To learn more, visit Transfer Options. Related Links (Internal):
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