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PUBLISHED 2020-2021 Non-credit Catalog 
    
PUBLISHED 2020-2021 Non-credit Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Library Operations


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Program Description


If you love books and libraries and would like a career in school and public libraries, the Library Operations (LO) program is for you. Available entirely through Distance Education, the Library Operations Certificate of Achievement will prepare you for the challenges you will face in your new career.

Ten courses are needed to complete the Library Operations Certificate of Achievement - consisting of seven mandatory courses and three (3) elective courses.

You will have five (5) years from your start date to complete this certificate of achievement. Please contact us at 403.284.8401 or email ict.ConEd.info@sait.ca for more information.

Program Overview


Your Career

  • Library Assistant
  • Library Technician

Progression


You have up to five years to complete all certificate courses. You must meet the graduation requirements as they exist at the time you register for your first course (see AC.3.1.1 Grading and Progression).

Program Outline


Students have five (5) years to complete the Library Operations Certificate of Achievement beginning when they enroll in their first course.

Formal application is not necessary for the Library Operations distance education program. Simply register on a course-by-course basis, and then apply for your certificate upon completion of the course requirements.

All courses are offered via Distance Education. Please click on individual courses for details and registration options.

Many of the LO courses can be used towards the Library Information Technology Diploma.

For more information, email ict.distance@sait.ca or call 403.284.8401.

Mandatory


  • LIBR 200 - Introduction to Libraries 1.5 credits
  • LIBR 280 - Collection Organization  0 credits
  • LIBR 235 - Library Information Services I 3 credits
  • COMP 220 - Computer Fundamentals  3 credits
  • LIBR 251 - Integrated Library Technology  3 credits
  • LIRB 297 - Library Operations  0 credits
  • MMGT 350 - Information Management Administration  3 credits

Elective Courses


  • LIBR 260 - Collection Development for Adults 1.5 credits
  • LIBR 315 - Service for Children & Young Adults 1.5 credits
  • LIBR 335 - Library Information Services II  3 credits
  • LIBR 330 - Storytelling  1.5 credits
  • LIBR 349 - Library and Information Technology Project I  1.5 credits
  • LIBR 351 - Public Libraries  1.5 credits
  • LIBR 399 - Library and Information Technology Project II 1.5 credits
  • MGMT 244 - Fundamentals of Information and Records Management 3 credits
  • MKTG 360 - Library Marketing  1.5 credits

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