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Diploma in Library and Information Technology

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University of the Fraser Valley

Abbotsford, Canada

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Duration 		: 2 Year
Study Type 		: Full Time
Tuition fees 		: 17.00 CAD / Per Year
Exam Accepted 		: IELTS 6.0/9 | TOEFL 80/120 | PTE 60/90
Exam Intake 		: Jan | May | Sep
Conditional Scholarship 		: NA
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  • Diploma in Library and Information Technology 

  • Field trips enhance classroom learning
  • Practicum provides work experience and industry contacts
  • Flexible learning: Complete the program with online and in-classroom course options
  • Specialization options to customize your learning experience
  • Program eligible for financial aid

  • The Library and Information Technology diploma program prepares graduates to work in a wide range of libraries and other information centres. The program is recognized by the Canadian Library Association (CLA) and was developed according to its Guidelines for the Education of Library Technicians.

    The program includes technical courses and computer labs that help students to develop the complex skills necessary to work in today's information centres. Students graduate with a Diploma in Library and Information Technology and may choose to complete an additional, six credit concentration in Systems Technology, Youth Services, or Records Management.

    The most effective library technicians are interested in both books and non-print materials, especially electronic resources accessed via licensed databases and the Internet. They are committed to serving the needs of customers, clients, and patrons who seek accurate and timely information for any purpose. It is essential that technicians possess excellent interpersonal, communications, computer, and information management skills. In addition, they must have an ongoing interest in developing customer service and technology-related skills in order to keep up with changes in the industry and to help further their careers.

    Students may choose to complete the program on the Abbotsford Campus or online.

  • CAREER EXPECTATIONS

  • In the 21st century, libraries do more than simply providing access to materials such as books, CDs, DVDs, and periodicals. In fact, libraries are reinventing themselves as providers of digital content, makerspaces, community meeting places, and centres for literacy. To work in this dynamic environment, both technical and people skills are necessary to organize information, manage it, and make it accessible to customers and patrons.

    Typically, library technicians provide frontline public services, such as:

  • Circulating, reserving, and maintaining materials in physical and digital collections;
  • Giving general information and readers' advisory;
  • Delivering literacy and recreational programs to children and adults;
  • And cataloging and classifying resources such as ebooks, digital sound files, and streaming video.

  • The UFV Library Information Technology diploma is a high-quality, entry-level qualification from an accredited university. With this credential, graduates can apply for selected jobs in various publicly and privately funded organizations, such as public, academic, school, and special libraries, museums, archives, and records management departments.

    In addition to library technician, common job titles include library assistant, reference assistant, customer service assistant, archives technician, archives assistant, and records management clerk.

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Entry Requirement

  • Applicant must be high school passed.

Application Process

  • University of the Fraser Valley located in British Columbia, Canada offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate as well as diploma and certificate programs. Programs offered include English, Design, Citizenship, Nursing, Paralegal, etc. among others. The university further has a number of smaller schools under its umbrella offering these programs. These schools include the College of Arts, Faculty of Access and Continuing Education, Faculty of Science, School of Graduate Studies, etc. Every year nearly 15,000 students enroll in the University.

    Some of the noteworthy features regarding admissions to the University of the Fraser Valley include:

  • Some programs have specific intake dates and others have a continuous application system to the university.
  • Many programs at the University of the Fraser Valley follow a “first applied, first admitted” basis for admission. This implies that applications are accepted until seats for the program become full. In such cases, if a program is full, your application may be referred to as the next intake.
  • Applicants need to submit official transcripts while applying to UFV. Transcripts can be sent via email to international.admissions@ufv.ca. Photocopies of the transcripts and unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
  • Transcripts will also have to be translated if they are not in the English language.
  • Documents required for admissions need to be submitted by the deadlines provided especially for programs that have a specific intake date.
  • The processing of applications may take as long as 6 weeks depending on the volume of applications.
  • International applicants must note that the visa procedure may consume up to 3 months.

  • COVID-19 Admission Updates

  • The University of the Fraser Valley does not accept IELTS Indicator results for admissions. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is now accepting Duolingo English Test scores.
  • The university is still continuing to process applications for the coming academic year.
  • Students who have not yet received their transcripts may still apply to the university.

  • nternational students are advised to apply as early as possible for a better selection of the program. The university invites students from all over the world to experience quality education at the University of the Fraser Valley. Note that the application portal for international students is different from that for domestic students.

    Application Portal: Online Portal

    Application Fee: Undergraduate: 150 CAD, Graduate: 250 CAD

    Basic Admission Requirements: The following documents must be submitted along with the application for admission:

  • Official high school or post-secondary transcripts depending on the program you are applying for.
  • Valid Passport
  • English language proficiency test scores of tests like TOEFL, IELTS, etc.
  • International students may need their transcripts to be evaluated before submitting them to the institute.
  • Students applying from India still in high school can submit a copy of transcripts from Grade 11.
  • Course-specific requirements for graduate programs like work experience, personal statement, letters of recommendation, writing sample, etc.

  • English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

    All international applicants who do not have English as their primary language of instruction will need to provide scores of English proficiency tests like TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, etc. Scores vary depending on the type of program you are applying for. Thus, students are requested to check the minimum scores required depending on their program type. The following table demonstrates the minimum scores required for degree and diploma level graduate and undergraduate programs.

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