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Continuing Studies

In LEAP 3, students are exposed to a wide variety of listening and reading input. This rich language environment enhances students' opportunities to use English for meaningful oral communication and information exchange. Writing provides an additional means for students to build vocabulary and...

Regular Studies

Online Search and Information Handling

Students explore the concept of information literacy requiring them to recognize when information is needed, and how to locate, evaluate, use, and teach others how to find information effectively.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Diploma in Library and Information...

Regular Studies

Introduction to Cataloguing

Students will learn the basic concepts and principles of cataloguing bibliographic material. It is designed for those who have no specific background or experience in cataloguing. Focus is on cataloguing standards for descriptive cataloguing using Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, with an emphasis...

Regular Studies

Philosophy and Functions

History of books and libraries, as well as current trends and issues in the library world.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Diploma in Library and Information Technology and the Diploma in Library and Information Technology (Flexible Participation Option).

Regular Studies

Special Topics I

This number is reserved for library and information technology courses that may be offered from time to time by: a) faculty who may wish to present a course in their specialty which may be of limited interest; or b) visiting lecturers.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to...

Regular Studies

Students will work a minimum of 60 hours in a selected site and will gain practical experience working in an entry level capacity. Several library tours are organized by the instructor. Students are also expected to organize one group tour in the library community. Library competencies and roles of...

Regular Studies

Introduction to Technical Services and Circulation

Technical services, including MARC, selection aids and collection development, acquisitions, bibliographic searching, processing, circulation, serials control, government publications.Students will receive credit for only one of LIBR 1218 (discontinued course) and 1228.Registration in this course is...

Regular Studies

Special Topics II

This number is reserved for library and information technology courses that may be offered from time to time by: a) faculty who may wish to present a course in their specialty which may be of limited interest; or b) visiting lecturers.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to...

Regular Studies

Special Topics: Creating and Managing Digital Collections

The key elements of managing digital collections are explored through discussion, hands-on practice, and project based activities. Topics covered include project development, selection and electronic processing of materials, copyright, description (cataloguing and metadata), electronic access and...

Regular Studies

Indigenous Knowledges and Libraries

Responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action, the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two Spirit, Transgender, and Gender-Diverse+ (MMIWG2S+) Calls to Justice, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the Declaration on the...