Description

This two-year Ontario College Diploma program provides students with the knowledge and skills required to carry out the tasks normally performed in two main functional areas of libraries and information resource centres: technical services and public services. Technical services involve manual and automated operations related to acquiring, processing and organizing all types of informational materials. Public services involve making information available to the public and conducting research using a variety of print and electronic resources. Theory is reinforced by practice.

Library technicians are service-oriented, meet deadlines easily and work with minimal supervision.

Students test their knowledge and skills through field placements in schools, public, and special libraries and other information services. Field work is scheduled for three-week periods in Level 03 and Level 04.

Highlights

This program is well-suited for students who:

* Have good English communication skills (oral and written).
* Possess a good general education.
* Are well-organized and have an analytical nature.
* Pay attention to detail and work with a high degree of accuracy.
* Enjoy working with people.
* Can work independently.

Subject Areas

• Library & Information Science
• Library Sciences

Cost in US$:

Approximate 1st Year Costs USD 3,474

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Algonquin College's Mission Statement

Algonquin College is one of Canada's leading public insitutions providing quality education for the past 40+ years. Our graduates are found worldwide. The college has over 16,000 full-time students from over 70 countries. Algonquin continues to expand and provide superb facilities to students. 90% of all Algonquin graduates are employed within six months of graduation! This is due to the focus on applied learning and skills. Algonquin College programs offer education for the "real" world. Students participate in industry work placements and study in an environment which helps them prepare for the world of work! Our succes is in our graduates!

Year Founded

1967