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
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Ends: Dec. 15, 2026
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Fall 2026 registration is open.Winter 2027 registration opens November 2, 2026.
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