Library and Information Technology

• High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, including Academic Grade 12 English.
  • International students – High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country. View details
• If you don't have the required academic credits, NSCC offers a variety of credit courses through the Academic & Career Connections program.

• Portfolio Development – As part of your studies at NSCC, you develop a portfolio of your work; the portfolio captures your achievements and profiles your skills to employers.

In addition to annual tuition, there are program costs (books, tools, etc.) and student fees for college services, health and dental plans, your student association and parking.

View detailed program fees page(s). Please note that tuition values on these pages are for 2019/20 and are meant for planning purposes only. They don't represent final amounts owing.

• Library and Information Technology - Year 1
• Library and Information Technology - Year 2

• Field experience (work placement) is a mandatory credit course completed at the end of your program. It provides you with the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills outside of the classroom.
• Opportunities are typically unpaid and last approximately 5 weeks.
• Transportation, accommodations and other costs related to work placements are your responsibility.
• This program is eligible for an optional cooperative education (co-op) credit course between year one and two.
• Co-op provides an opportunity for paid, full-time work placements that last 12 to 16 weeks.
• Our co-op program follows Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL) guidelines.
• For more information visit Work Experience Opportunities

• If you apply for the part-time study option, you must meet all the admission requirements.
• Once admitted, you're referred to a campus for course selection. Some courses will also be available through Continuing Education.
• The time to complete the program through part-time study will vary and depend on the schedule you choose and number of courses you complete each term.
• Tuition for part-time study option is calculated on a per-course basis and is paid at the beginning of each term.
• Online Courses – this program is available online.

• Technicians are employed in all types of libraries: academic (college and university), public, government, industry, etc. They also work in library-related jobs, such as records management and archiving.

• A Criminal Record check and Vulnerable Sector check may be required to complete work placements in some types of libraries.
• Experience in a library, whether paid or as a volunteer, is considered beneficial to success in this program and applicants are encouraged to seek out these opportunities.