Offered by MacEwan University in Edmonton, Canada, Diploma in Library and Information Technology is a diploma in Library Science programme. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 28,230 per year (CAD 7,500 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Library Science
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 7,500 / year
International tuition: CAD 28,230 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Library and Information Technology at MacEwan University is a diploma program offered through the Triffo School of Business, training students to work as library technicians across a range of settings including public, academic, non-profit, school, corporate, and government libraries. The curriculum builds skills in helping patrons find information, developing library programs, supporting literacy initiatives, and acquiring, preparing, and organizing information efficiently and accurately. The program emphasizes being both technically capable and customer-oriented, reflecting the dual demands of modern library and information work, which combines organizing collections and systems with direct public service. It suits students interested in information management who want to work directly with the public or with organizations that need help managing their information resources, rather than those seeking a purely technical, behind-the-scenes computing role. The program is delivered through MacEwan's business school programming. Specific details on delivery mode, practicum components, program length, and campus location are addressed through the university's separate admission requirements and program pages rather than the general overview, so applicants should review that additional material before applying.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Regular admission needs ELA 30-1 and four subjects from Admission Groups A, B, C or D (maximum two Group B subjects from different disciplines, maximum one Group D subject of at least 5 credits), with an overall average of at least 65% and no course grade below 50%. Mature applicants (20+, out of full-time high school one year+) may substitute ELA 30-1 at 65% or six university-level English credits at a minimum grade of C-. Applicants with 24 or more post-secondary credits plus the required courses are admitted on a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Admission is competitive: the stated 2025/26 and 2026/27 trend runs mid-70s to mid-80s for regular/mature applicants and 2.1-2.8 AGPA for the post-secondary route. The programme defers to MacEwan's institution-wide English Language Proficiency Requirement, accepting IELTS Academic 6.5 (5.5 per band), TOEFL iBT 86 (21 per section), Duolingo 115, CAEL 70 (60 per band) or PTE Academic 59 (56 per band).
Application Details
Application Deadline:Fall 2027 domestic application deadline: June 30, 2027. International applicants follow the same deadline unless the general international dates (1 May 2027 Fall / 1 Oct 2026 Winter / 30 Jan 2027 Spring-Summer) are earlier.
