Library Information Technology

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology - SAIT
Webometrics Canada National Rankings: 88

Course Info

Summary

Organize, manage and access information as a library technician, information specialist or records management technician through this extensive program covering cataloguing, classification, public relations, web design and more.

Information resourcing is a high-tech adventure and a sought-after skill. Various industries need employees with people skills to organize, access and manage the expanding volume of information in today’s world.

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.

Credential
After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT diploma in Library Information Technology.

Career Outcomes

Graduates can pursue job opportunities in public and school libraries, speciality libraries in areas like petroleum, law, medicine, geology, social services and government or related organizations such as records information centres, library wholesalers, software companies and bookstores. Potential positions include:

library technician
library assistant
information specialist
research assistant
records management technician
Related careers include:

paralegal
health information management

About Course
Course Credential

Diploma

Application Deadline

Based on course availibility

Course Availibility

Open

Course specific Intake

January, May, September

Academics, GPA

Grade 12th English 60% required. Grade 12th Mathematics 60% required. 60% in Grade 12th Acc or Sci or SS

English requirements

IELTS: Overall 6.0 band no less than 6.0 band TOFEL: PTE: N/A

Course Duration

2 Years

Tuition Fees

CAD$ 18124.00

*Price shown is for indicative purpose, please check with institution

IMP Notes

SAIT takes conditional applications on the basis of IELTS Date Confirmation & Last Academic Pending Marksheet

Location

Calgary

Scholarships

Here are some scholarship that are available at The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology - SAIT.

Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Application details:

For further details, please contact the university website.

Eligibility requirements
  • Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
  • meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
  • not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
  • be liable for international full fees.
Who can apply:

All international

Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Application details:

For further details, please contact the university website.

Eligibility requirements
  • Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
  • meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
  • not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
  • be liable for international full fees.
Who can apply:

All international