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Diploma of Library and Information Technology

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

  • Saskatoon, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus

About the program

A two-year library and information technology diploma recognised across Canada.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate core knowledge in Library and Information Technology. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

  • Software Developer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • IT Specialist
  • Cybersecurity Analyst

Curriculum

  • Two-year programme: subject analysis and classification
  • Cataloguing with RDA and MARC
  • Reference resources and services
  • Library systems and information design
  • Readers' advisory
  • Children's and young adult services
  • Digital collections
  • Indigenous knowledges
  • Archives
  • Records management and field work.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Grade 12 with a minimum grade of 60% in a 30-level English Language Arts. English language proficiency is also required (see English score).

Accepted academic background

Grade 12 (or equivalent, or 15 post-secondary credits) with programme-specific subjects and averages; competitive programmes ranked by average

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 81
  • PTE Academic 63
  • Duolingo 110
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements on the programme page and the intake (most programmes admit first-qualified
  2. first-admitted from 1 September; competitive programmes open 1 October). Apply online through the Applicant Hub ( and pay the 150 CAD application fee. Upload high school transcripts
  3. the completion certificate and English proficiency proof. Receive the offer letter and pay the non-refundable 5
  4. 000 CAD tuition deposit within 30 days. Receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter
  5. then apply to IRCC for a study permit with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$17,800 CAD
Application fee$150 CAD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSaskatoon Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Creative Media, Arts and Sciences
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay_
Scholarship noteInternational students can apply for merit awards (https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/international/international-scholarships.aspx).

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2028

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.