Credential

Ontario College Diploma

Area Of Interest

Business

Duration

Up to 5 years

Program Code

0235

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Location

Distance Education

Courses

If you began your program before September 2023 and anticipate finishing it by December 2026, please continue following the previous Program of Studies.

However, if you expect that you won't be able to complete the program by December 2026, the recent changes may impact your program completion.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].

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** NOTE: Semester one also includes one Library Option Elective (LIOE)

Library Elective Options, are listed at the end of Semester 4

Choose one of the following General Electives with Indigenous Content

SY 066 - Sociology of Community; The Aboriginal Context
OL 843 - History of Indigenous Canadian Relations
OL 848 - Indigenous Identity in Relations to the Land
OL 868 - The Ontario Metis

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View General Education Elective Options

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** NOTE: Semester three also includes two Library Option Electives (LIOE)

Library Elective Options, are listed at the end of Semester 4

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** NOTE: Semester four also includes one Library Option Elective (LIOE)

View General Education Elective Options 3 in total required, 1 must be of Indigenous content

Library Elective Options (LIOE) 4 in total required

OL194 Archives
OL384 Records and Information Management Fundamentals
OL417 School Libraries
OL416 Law Libraries and Resources
OL421 Multimedia
OL492 Indigenous Perspectives for Library Information and Technicians
OL505 Health Libraries and Resources
OL546 Strategies for Instruction
OL547 Intro to Metadata and Metadata Applications
OL643 Children's Services and Issues
OL644 Genre Fiction and Readers’ Advisory Service
OL645 Special Libraries

** subject availability is subject to change. Check here to verify availability

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Course #	Title	Hours/week
OL 343	Communications I	3	Expand Communication remains an essential skill sought by employers, regardless of discipline or field of study. Using a practical, vocation-oriented approach, students develop stronger grammar and business writing skills to become effective business communicators. Through a combination of lectures, exercises, and independent learning, students practice writing, speaking, reading, listening, locating and documenting information, and using technology to communicate professionally. Students develop and strengthen communication skills that contribute to success in both educational and workplace environments.
OL 376	Intro to Libraries & the Information Industry	3	Expand Analyze the role of libraries in an information society, with emphasis on access to information, the organization and services of different types of libraries, and the roles of participants in the information industry. This course - OL376 Intro to Libraries is a prerequisite for all the courses in the Library and Information Technician Program. This course is potentially available for registration. PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the Library and Information Technician Program. Complete program application www.ontariocolleges.ca To request to register for this course contact [email protected]
OL 396	Human Relations & Supervision	3	Expand Apply the basic principles of effective supervision to a library environment. Topics include planning, recruitment, selection, training, motivation, delegation and time management.
OL 502	Information Technology for Library Technicians	3	Expand Focus on various types of information technology used in the library setting including mobile devices, e-readers, playaways, ipads and tablets, digital media and various software and applications. Access to a current mobile device with wireless Internet capability is required (e.g., smartphone, tablet or iPad).
OL 805	Electronic Publishing and Emerging Library Technologies	3	Expand Focus on electronic publishing, including using basic web design, 3D printing, screen recording, blogs, microblogs, augmented reality and gamification.
	Elective	3
	Elective	3

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Course #	Title	Hours/week
OL 348	Circulation and Inter-Library Loan	3	Expand Explore circulation functions and issues for libraries and information services. Topics include inventory control, inter-library loan and document delivery. Copyright and health and safety issues in libraries are also discussed.
OL 383	Online Searching	3	Expand Learn to apply Boolean constructs and other concepts for efficient retrieval of information from the Internet, library catalogues and commercial databases.
OL 398	Library Financial Management and Budgeting - Fast Track 7 weeks	2	Expand Discuss financial management concepts and strategies as they relate to libraries, with a focus on budgets, financial statements, library funding and strategic planning. Learn to use basic financial information to set goals and objectives. Prerequisites: OL376 Intro to Libraries. Computer Software Requirements: Microsoft Excel
OL 409	Library Programming, Marketing and Advocacy	3	Expand Examine vital client service skills including program planning, outreach, public relations, marketing, and partnerships. Prerequisite OL 383.
OL 908	Database Design for Information Workers - Fast Track 7 weeks	2	Expand Examine the role of relational databases in library and information work. Learn to create a database, enter and edit records, search for information and create simple reports. Software Requirements: Microsoft Access 365 (no other version supported) MAC users are NOT supported.
OL 981	Resource Description and Access I	3	Expand Focus on RDA Guidelines for descriptive catalogue records and MARC coding and ISBD punctuation for bibliographic records in an automated environment. Prerequisite: OL376 Intro to Libraries
	Elective	3

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Course #	Title	Hours/week
OL 414	Reference Processes	3	Expand Explore fundamental principles of professional accountability that underpin the provision of information services in libraries. Develop effective reference interviewing techniques to answer customer queries. Explore topics related to the management of information service including service standards, in person and virtual service points, policy development and strategies for continuing professional development of staff. Prerequisite: OL383 Online Searching
OL 418	Serials	2	Expand Explore the technical service aspects of serials with emphasis on ordering, tracking and cataloguing. Evaluate the impact of technology on serial collections. Prerequisite: OL981 Resource Description and Access I
OL 419	Acquisitions	3	Expand Focus on the acquisition of monographs. Develop skills in searching, ordering, receiving, collection development, the book trade and automated acquisitions functions. Prerequisite: OL376 Intro to Libraries and the Information Industry
OL 423	Resource Description and Access II	3	Expand Examine form and choice of entry according to RDA cataloguing guidelines, cataloguing applications of the World Wide Web, and sources of cataloguing copy in an automated environment. Learn to critically appraise public access catalogues. Recognize the changes in MARC coding resulting from RDA cataloguing guidelines. Prerequisite: OL981 Resource Description and Access I
OL 491	Practical Approaches to Library Interactions	3	Expand Examine socioeconomic factors that can influence library interactions. Identify and apply practical strategies to escalated situations and explain the features of an effective and appropriate response.
	Elective	3
	Elective	3

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Course #	Title	Hours/week
OL 410	Reference Services and Sources	3	Expand Focus on reference services and resources used to answer information queries from library customers. Compare and evaluate traditional and emerging reference resources and apply online search skills to effectively answer typical customer queries. Prerequisite: OL414 Reference Processes
OL 427	Library Classification	3	Expand Study the principles of classification. Learn to use the Dewey Decimal Classification scheme and Library of Congress Classification scheme. Explore issues related to the process of classifying library materials. Prerequisite: OL981 Resource Description and Access I
OL 501	Indexing & Subject Analysis	3	Expand Study the principles of indexing including indexing types and rules, and creation of abstracts. Explore the principles of subject analysis including thesauri and Library of Congress Subject Headings. This course may include mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and any group work requirements. Computer Software Requirements: CINDEX v.4 Demo version. Students can download for free. Instructions will be provided in the course. Prerequisite: OL423 Resource Description and Access II
OL 769	Fieldwork 1 (Lib Info Tech)	8	Expand Broaden your educational experience to include the varied services of different types of libraries. Supervised experience in libraries is essential in the development of library skills. Pre-requisites required: OL348, OL502, OL383, OL981. Please contact [email protected] to register.
OL 774	Fieldwork 2 (Lib Info Tech)	8	Expand Broaden your educational experience to include the varied services of various types of libraries in a different type of library than your first placement. Supervised experience in libraries is essential in the development of library skills. Please contact [email protected] to register. PREREQUISITES: OL396, OL409, OL414, OL418, OL419 OL805, OL908. The following courses are prereq's however may be taken concurrently: OL423, OL427, OL769
	Elective	3
	Elective	3