Libraries and Digital Technologies Certificate - 965

Overview
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Digital technologies are transforming libraries and their services, making digital competencies key to success in today’s evolving library environment!
Designed for graduates of the Library and Information Technician Diploma or those with an existing library sciences education, this program explores the challenges, opportunities, and potential impact of current and emerging technologies on various library systems.
Gain the conceptual insight and practical leadership strategies needed to succeed through active learning, a culminating activity and capstone project. Available in an accessible, part-time, online program format, you can learn in an engaging environment without interrupting your current employment.
To review admission requirements for this program, and to apply, please view the Admissions & Registrations tab.
- Further your knowledge and skills related to technological change and the way that digital technologies are transforming libraries and their services
- Obtain the skills and digital competencies needed to explore the opportunities and potential impact of current and emerging technologies within library and information organizations
- Develop the 21st-century fluency skills essential for active participation in libraries of all types
This certificate meets the need for ongoing professional development in the area of libraries and digital technologies and provides a pathway for college and university graduates to broaden their learning.
Admission & Registration
- Library and Information Technician Diploma OR
- Master's degree in library science, library and information science, information science or information OR
- Graduate of Southern Ontario Library Service (SOLS) Excel, Advanced Excel or APLL program OR
- Studied library science at an equivalent level outside of Canada OR
- Bachelor's degree and substantial library experience at a significant level of responsibility
It is possible to take individual courses from the Libraries and Digital Technologies certificate as professional development. Please apply and note this on the form.
Program of Studies
The program of studies displayed below applies to students starting the program in the current academic year. Students who began in other academic years may require different courses to be eligible to graduate. If you have questions regarding a strategy for completion contact Continuing Education - Community and Urban Studies.
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A selection of courses are available each term. Courses that are currently not available (N/A) for registration may be offered in the future – check back frequently.
Mandatory Courses
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Register | INFO10172 | Information Technology for Library Technicians | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Register | INFOLT402 | Electronic Publishing and Emerging Library Technologies | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Register | LIBR10035 | Metadata & Metadata Applications Introduction | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | LIBR10036 | Strategies for Instruction for Library Technicians | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Register | LIBR10041 | Online Searching | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Register | LIBR10042 | Resource Description and Access 1 | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | LIBR10046 | User Experience in Libraries | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Register | LIBR10047 | Library Leadership in the Digital Age | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | LIBR10048 | Issues in Digital Resource Management and Technologies | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Register | LIBR10049 | Digital Media in Libraries | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Register | LIBR10050 | Capstone 1 | 100.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | LIBR10051 | Capstone 2 | 120.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Course Schedule
The list of scheduled course offerings for this program is below. Please note that all offerings are subject to change. Not every course is offered every semester, so please consider this schedule when planning your academic path.
Course Code | Course Name | Fall 2020 (Sep to Dec) |
Winter 2021 (Jan to Apr) |
Spring 2021 (May to Aug) |
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INFO10172 | Information Technology for Library Technicians |
OntarioLearn |
OntarioLearn |
OntarioLearn |
INFOLT402 | Electronic Publishing and Emerging Library Technologies |
OntarioLearn |
OntarioLearn |
OntarioLearn |
LIBR10035 | Introduction to Metadata & Metadata Applications | OntarioLearn | OntarioLearn | OntarioLearn |
LIBR10036 | Strategies for Instruction for Library Technicians | OntarioLearn | OntarioLearn | |
LIBR10041 | Online Searching | OntarioLearn | OntarioLearn | OntarioLearn |
LIBR10042 | Resource Description and Access I | OntarioLearn | OntarioLearn | OntarioLearn |
LIBR10046 | User Experience in Libraries | OntarioLearn | OntarioLearn | |
LIBR10047 | Library Leadership in the Digital Age | OntarioLearn | ||
LIBR10048 | Issues in Digital Resource Management and Technologies | OntarioLearn | OntarioLearn | |
LIBR10049 | Digital Media in Libraries | OntarioLearn | ||
LIBR10050 | Capstone I | OntarioLearn | ||
LIBR10051 | Capstone II | OntarioLearn | OntarioLearn |
Getting Started
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Online Learning
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Courses are delivered over a set time period and are led by instructors. Most courses do not require that you be online at a certain time of day or night, but that you are active in the course during the schedule. There are scheduled start and end dates and you cannot start courses late nor finish early.
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Pathways and Credit Transfer
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