Diploma in Library Information Technology at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Canada is a diploma in Information Systems & Technology programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 38,031 per total (CAD 13,677 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Information Systems & Technology
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 13,677 / total
International tuition: CAD 38,031 / total
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This two-year diploma prepares students for roles as library technicians, information specialists, or records management technicians across public, academic, specialized, government, school, and law libraries. Coursework covers information services, including database searching and library network technology, cataloguing and classification, and current library technology. Students also study records management, storytelling, marketing, public relations, and web design as they relate to library and information settings, along with regulatory and legislative requirements for information handling. The program includes a practicum placement in the final four weeks of the fourth semester at a library or information management organization. It is delivered in person at SAIT's Main Campus, with a standard length of two years and up to seven years allowed to complete all requirements. The program accepts international applicants but is not eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants educated in Canada must demonstrate English language proficiency and complete English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 with a minimum of 60%, plus two of the following Grade 12 subjects: Math, Science, Social Science, Accounting, Law, or a second language; LIBR 200 (Introduction to Libraries) may substitute for one of the two subjects. SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for applicants educated outside Alberta. Applicants educated outside Canada must demonstrate English language proficiency and provide an international document assessment confirming they meet the program's admission requirements.
