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#Aa library technology archive
Library and Public Archive Technicians (5211) Although a diploma does not qualify you as a librarian, it does open doors to working in supervisory or managerial roles in library service units or small libraries.įor more information, contact the Student Employment Services at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus nearest you. You could work on the front line helping library users or behind the scenes in a technical capacity. There are also jobs in university, polytechnical and regional colleges, public and separate school divisions, health regions, government departments, archives, research centres and private businesses. There are career opportunities in municipal public libraries, regional public libraries, northern libraries and the Saskatchewan Provincial Library.
The potential job market for library technologists is bigger and broader than many know. It’s a chance to apply theory to practice, and class projects to a real working environment. You’ll participate in 2 three-week practicums, one in a Saskatoon public library, one in another community library. Work experience is an integral part of your learning. Your assignments reflect the kind of requests you might get, and you’ll learn to use a wide range of resources to find answers. Library technologists get asked a lot of questions. database searching and reference research.
computer-based and traditional library management.acquisitions, circulation and interlibrary loans.Through lectures, labs and hands-on projects, you’ll develop knowledge and skills in: You’ll discuss the impact of new technologies, the political and economic factors impacting information sharing, the benefits and risks of digital storage, and more. You’ll take a variety of introductory academic courses to familiarize yourself with a wide variety of subjects, from world history to literature. Offered at our Saskatoon campus, the program prepares you to support librarians in any type of library-or to manage day-to-day operations on your own in a small library. Saskatchewan Polytechnic's two-year Library and Information Technology diploma program has been developed in accordance with the Canadian Library Association Guidelines to address ongoing advances in technology and changing library user needs. Library techs are in demand-because libraries have become the go-to place for everything from traditional books to e-books, multi-media and online resources. It’s a great career for anyone interested in literacy, learning and innovation. Today’s library technologist is tech-savvy, socially engaged and passionate about life-long learning.
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