Library & Information Technology

Registrar accepts applications beginning 11 months before each semester starts. Library & Information Technology program intake status is posted on department bulletin.

Spring (January-April)

• Flexible Participation (part-time or full-time, online instruction)
• Interview/testing sessions begin in mid-October until seats are filled
• Registration starts in mid-November

Summer (May-August)

• Flexible Participation (part-time or full-time, online instruction)
• Interview/testing sessions begin in mid-February until seats are filled
• Registration starts in late-March

Fall (September-December)

• Regular Program (full-time, classroom instruction)
• Flexible Participation (part-time or full-time, online instruction)
• Interview/testing sessions begin in early-April until seats are filled
• Registration starts in late-June

Submit following to Admission office for evaluation

• Application
• Official document that proves you've met the "Category 2" English requirements
• Letter of Intent. Can be uploaded along with online application or email to admissions@langara.ca separately
• Official transcript from post-secondary school or high school
• International applicants must contact International Education office to inquire about further requirements for studying aboard.

When above requirements are met, the department will contact applicants via email to set up an interview and testing session.

Address letter to "Library & Information Technology" Program

• What makes you a good candidate for the Library Technician Program and in the library field in general?
• What are your experiences with libraries?
  • Which libraries have you used?
  • What role has the public library played in your life?
  • Do you use the library at work or at school?
  • List your employment history.

Interview
Conducted over internet using Zoom web conferencing and email. Webcam and browsers (newest Firefox and Chrome) are required.

• Conversation with interviewer
• Complete “Computer Usage Survey” indicating level of familiarity of using current technology such as social media, scanners, etc.

Test
Conducted using Learning Management System known as Brightspace.

• Short paragraph answers relate to the career in library field.
• Filing exercise (filing rules are provided in the instructions).