AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Library and Information Technology in Edmonton Canada | MacEwan University
MacEwan University
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
24,480
(c. USD17,603.27)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The library serves as a dynamic, community-centered hub for education, digital resources, and social connection. It operates across diverse settings—including public institutions, universities, nonprofits, schools, businesses, and government agencies.
With technical expertise and a service-minded approach, library technicians guide patrons in research, create educational programs, and promote reading skills. They efficiently gather, process, and categorize information—a crucial capability for organizational effectiveness. This program blends specialized library science coursework with broader subjects like Sociology, Psychology, and English to build the comprehensive knowledge required for this people-focused profession. A hands-on practicum during your final term reinforces academic concepts while establishing professional networks within the industry.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:
ELA 30-1
Four subjects from Group A, B, C, or D
Applicants must be 20 years of age or older and have been out of full-time high school at least one year by the beginning of the intake term. Applicants must have the following:
ELA 30-1 with a minimum grade of 65 percent (or equivalent)
OR
Six credits of university-level English with no grade less than C-
Applicants with nine or more post-secondary credits must also present a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Applicants must present a minimum of 24 post-secondary credits with a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on the 4.0 scale and must have completed the required core courses listed under the Regular or Mature Category.
 
Tuition
CAD
24,480