Library and Information Technology Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Overview

Today’s library technologist is tech-savvy, socially engaged and passionate about life-long learning. It’s a great career for anyone interested in literacy, learning and innovation.

Library techs are in demand—because libraries have become the go-to place for everything from traditional books to e-books, multi-media and online resources.

While studying the  Library and Information Technology at  Saskatchewan Polytechnic  you’ll take a variety of introductory academic courses to familiarize yourself with a wide variety of subjects, from world history to literature. You’ll discuss the impact of new technologies, the political and economic factors impacting information sharing, the benefits and risks of digital storage, and more. Through lectures, labs and hands-on projects, you’ll develop knowledge and skills in:

• acquisitions, circulation and interlibrary loans

• archives and records management

• computer-based and traditional library management

• database searching and reference research

• descriptive and subject cataloguing

• programming and public relations

• reader assistance

• website design and social media

Career opportunities:

• The potential job market for library technologists is bigger and broader than many know. There are career opportunities in municipal public libraries, regional public libraries, northern libraries and the Saskatchewan Provincial Library. 

• There are also jobs in university, polytechnical and regional colleges, public and separate school divisions, health regions, government departments, archives, research centres and private businesses.

• You could work on the front line helping library users or behind the scenes in a technical capacity. Although a diploma does not qualify you as a librarian, it does open doors to working in supervisory or managerial roles in library service units or small libraries.

• For more information, contact the Student Employment Services at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus nearest you.