Libraries and Digital Technologies | Continuing Education

About the program

This program enhances students' knowledge and skills relating to technological change and the ways that digital technologies are transforming libraries and their services. Students develop the skills and digital competencies needed to explore the opportunities and potential impact of current and emerging technologies on their organization. Through active learning, a culminating activity and capstone project, students gain conceptual insight and practical leadership strategies in addressing issues relating to digital technologies in library and information environments. The pace of technological change in libraries creates challenges for Library Technicians. This program will focus on current and emerging technologies affecting their workplaces and having an impact on the collections and services they offer. Students will develop 21st-century fluency skills essential for active participation in libraries of all types.The certificate meets the need for ongoing professional development in this area, and provides a pathway for college and university graduates to broaden their learning.
Note: Admission to the program is required prior to registration for courses.

Program information

All courses must be completed within 4 years of acceptance into the program.

Admission requirements

A two or three year diploma or a degree from an accredited college or university in the field of Library and Information Technology, OR
Master's degree in library science, library and information science or information, OR
Graduate of the Southern Ontario Library Services (SOLS) Excel, Advanced Excel or Advancing Public Library Leadership (APLL) certificate programs, OR
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five years library experience in a management or senior technical position.

Note re: admission requirements

Applicants possessing degrees/diplomas from institutions where the language of instruction was not English will be required to provide test scores as evidence of their English language proficiency. Test scores, if required, would be a minimum of TOEFL iBT 88; IELTS 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0: CAEL 70 with no sub-test band scores less than 60; PTE Academic 58; Conestoga English Language Test (CEL) Band 6; or equivalent scores in other recognized standard tests of English.

Admission procedures

Submit a completed Conestoga College Program Application Form.
Submit proof of Admission Requirements. Review Apply to a Program to learn how.
Final acceptance is based on a review of the admission requirements.

Graduate opportunities

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

Program outcomes

Apply innovative information technology, solutions and assessment to a range of challenges, needs and opportunities facing libraries and information services
Complete all work in compliance with professional standards, relevant policies, practices, processes and procedures and employ relevant knowledge, skills, ethical judgments and behaviours in workplace environments.
Collect, analyze and assess user experience information and respond to stakeholder priorities in a way that meets their needs.
Analyze, evaluate and propose new information and service platforms and technologies to add value to the user experience and to library operations and processes.
Develop and present a plan that addresses changes within the library and information services industry and enhances library operations.
Collect, manage and interpret data to identify trends, issues and needs in the workplace and to develop appropriate and reliable measurement systems.
Develop and apply strategies for personal, career and professional development to enhance work performance and maintain currency within the industry
Use a variety of project management practices and procedures to identify stakeholder needs to effectively manage and implement change.
Communicate accurately, persuasively, and credibly to internal and external industry stakeholders

Program related resources

Student Academic Handbook

Program contact

OntarioLearn Team Member
OntarioLearn@conestogac.on.ca

Continuing Education

Upcoming registrations

Mark your calendar with our registration dates, so you can plan your future.

Winter registration: Opens November 4, 2024
Spring registration: Opens March 17, 2025

Disclaimer

The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.

Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.