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An in-depth exploration of resources and services for libraries in the business, technology, legal and medical sectors.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...

This course offers a general overview of records management and an introduction to its theory and practice.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...

Students explore the topics relating to media and electronic materials in libraries, including how to select, acquire, process, maintain, and circulate materials. Issues pertaining to the selection of appropriate equipment and production of training and promotional materials are addressed. Students...

Theory and practice of subject analysis, learning to apply Library of Congress, Sears, and other specialized subject headings and to apply Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal classification numbers to library materials.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Diploma...

Students will be provided with an introduction to young adult literature collections, programs, and services for teens in public libraries. A general understanding of young adult literature genres is explored as well as planning library programs for teens.Registration in this course is restricted to...

History, evaluation and acquisition of children's literature; library services for children; programming including puppeteering and story-telling.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Diploma in Library and Information Technology and the Diploma in Library and...

Students learn to develop user-focused perspectives within the context of library systems. Students have the opportunity to try several different library systems to manage assets, organize information, and design interfaces. Students are provided with skills to design databases and explore software...

Students are introduced to all aspects of reference work, including readers' advisory. The focus will be on a detailed exploration and mapping of resources for a variety of subject areas. Resources in a variety of formats are explored, along with the best approaches to support the reference process...

Creation and manipulation of MARC (machine readable cataloguing) records for online catalogues. Identification, capture, import, and modification of catalogue records from bibliographic sources online.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Diploma in Library and...

Students will work a minimum of 120 hours at a selected site or sites and will gain practical experience working in an entry level capacity. Two to three workshops (given either in class or online) will be conducted at the beginning of term reviewing expectations for the practicum, resumes and...