Course description

Focuses on the unique features of special libraries. Explore functional areas such as collection development, technical services, client services, marketing, budgeting and management. Emphasis will be placed on the concerns of the special library and how it differs from other types of libraries or information centres. You will learn to apply the skills needed in the special library environment.

Course details

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: LIBR1000
Corequisites: None

Please note: This course is offered through OntarioLearn. To review important information such as textbook, exam and grade information, visit the OntarioLearn Information web page.

Credit transfer

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Dates
Day/Time
Delivery
Campus
Cost
Availability
Starts: Sep. 10, 2024
Ends: Dec. 17, 2024
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $409.50

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Fall 2024 registration opens July 22, 2024. Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery