Admission Requirements
Please refer to the information regarding general requirements for Admission and Application to Langara College programs.
Academic Requirements
Domestic Applicants: BC Grade 12 Graduation (or equivalent) or 19 years of age or older
International Applicants: BC Grade 12 Graduation (or equivalent)
English Language Requirement
Additional Requirements
- Letter of intent
- Interview with program faculty member
- Criminal Record Check
Applicant Notes
- Letter of intent from the student highlighting why they want to enter the field and what skills they have that make them suitable for the program.
- An interview conducted by program faculty in which the student will be assessed for:
- communication skills
- knowledge of the library and information field
- emotional maturity and affinity to work with people
- familiarity with basic computer operations (file management, document creation, etc.)
- Immediately following the interview, applicants will be required to complete a test which includes:
- Completion of several short essays that provide evidence of good written and communication skills and familiarity with the library community and field
- Filing activity that demonstrates an aptitude for following written rules and performing typical library procedures
- Admission to a program does not guarantee registration into required courses.
- Students admitted to this program may need to take one or more additional English courses in order to meet the prerequisite requirements of the English courses required in this program.
- A minimum keyboard speed of 30 wpm is strongly recommended.
- All students in the Library and Information Technology program must complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) prior to initial registration. Practicum agencies require evidence of a satisfactory Criminal Record Review. If students have a criminal conviction, they are directed to contact the Criminal Records Review Program with the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Security Programs Division with regard to specific questions involving criminal convictions.
- On a space-available basis, students may be considered for admission to the program for studies on a part-time basis in the Flexible Participation option.
Please refer to the program application dates on the Application Information page.
Please refer to the information regarding general requirements for Admission and Application to Langara College programs.
Academic Requirements
Domestic Applicants: BC Grade 12 Graduation (or equivalent) or 19 years of age or older
International Applicants: BC Grade 12 Graduation (or equivalent)
English Language Requirement
Additional Requirements
- Letter of intent
- Interview with program faculty member
- Criminal Record Check
Applicant Notes
- Letter of intent from the student highlighting why they want to enter the field and what skills they have that make them suitable for the program.
- An interview conducted by program faculty in which the student will be assessed for:
- communication skills
- knowledge of the library and information field
- emotional maturity and affinity to work with people
- familiarity with basic computer operations (file management, document creation, etc.)
- Immediately following the interview, applicants will be required to complete a test which includes:
- Completion of several short essays that provide evidence of good written and communication skills and familiarity with the library community and field
- Filing activity that demonstrates an aptitude for following written rules and performing typical library procedures
- Admission to a program does not guarantee registration into required courses.
- Students admitted to this program may need to take one or more additional English courses in order to meet the prerequisite requirements of the English courses required in this program.
- A minimum keyboard speed of 30 wpm is strongly recommended.
- All students in the Library and Information Technology program must complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) prior to initial registration. Practicum agencies require evidence of a satisfactory Criminal Record Review. If students have a criminal conviction, they are directed to contact the Criminal Records Review Program with the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Security Programs Division with regard to specific questions involving criminal convictions.
- On a space-available basis, students may be considered for admission to the program for studies on a part-time basis in the Flexible Participation option.
Please refer to the program application dates on the Application Information page.