What courses should I register for?
FULL-TIME Studies:
If you would like to complete the program as a FULL-TIME student, you should register for 5-7 courses per a semester. Most students choose to take all courses found in each semester to graduate within four semesters.
PART-TIME Studies:
If you would like to complete the program as a PART-TIME student, you should begin with LIBRLT110 (Introduction to Libraries and the Information Industry). In addition to LIBRLT110, we strongly recommend students register in 1-2 additional courses from the first semester, however you are free to take as many courses as you would like as long as course prerequisites are met. Program completion should be within 4-5 years to ensure you meet graduation requirements. Programs often see changes to their program of studies to match industry standards, and students must fulfill the program of studies in effect at the time of their graduation. If you would like guidance on program completion or an update on which courses you have remaining in your studies, please connect with us at celibrary [at] mohawkcollege.ca (celibrary[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca).
Do courses have prerequisites?
The program can be completed on a part-time basis or full-time basis, however many courses in first and second semesters are prerequisites other courses within the program. It is strongly recommend that students complete the program by choosing courses in the order that they appear in the Program of Studies, starting with semester one courses. If you have any questions about prerequisites or program completion, please email at celibrary [at] mohawkcollege.ca (celibrary[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca).
Program of Studies prior to September 2023
If you are a student who began the program prior to September 2023 with a completion date no later than December 2026, please follow the Program of Studies listed below. If you began the program prior to September 2023 and will not have the program completed by December 2026, please contact our office at celibrary [at] mohawkcollege.ca (celibrary[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca) for a completion plan.
Click on the course number to read course details (including prerequisites and equivalents) and search for current offerings.
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SEMESTER 1 - COMPLETE ALL 5 COURSES
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Introduction to Computers 1 Human Relations & Supervision Information Technology for Library Technicians Circulation and Interlibrary Loan Libraries and Information Industry Introduction |
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SEMESTER 1 - COMPLETE 1 OF THE NEXT 3 COURSES
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Organizational Business Communication Intercultural Communication Introduction Essential Communication Skills or Business English Skills (COMM10382 is a fully online course) students may also have completed COMM11040 or COMM10256 as equivalents |
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SEMESTER 1 - COMPLETE 1 OF THE NEXT 4 COURSES |
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Science Fiction Understanding Literature Canadian Literature Introduction to Children's Literature |
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SEMESTER 2 - COMPLETE ALL 5 COURSES |
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Database Design for Info Workers Electronic Publishing and Emerging Library Technologies Online Searching Resource Description and Access 1 Library Financial Management and Budgeting |
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SEMESTER 2 - COMPLETE 2 OF THE NEXT 6 COURSES |
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Genre Fiction and Readers’ Advisory Service Youth Services and Issues Strategies for Instruction for Library Technicians School Libraries Children’s Services and Issues Special Libraries |
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SEMESTER 3 - COMPLETE ALL 7 COURSES |
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Library Classification Library Programming, Marketing and Advocacy Resource Description and Access 2 Reference Processes Acquisitions Serials Library and Information Technician Field Work 1 |
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SEMESTER 4 - COMPLETE ALL 5 COURSES |
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Indexing and Subject Analysis Reference Services and Sources Library and Information Technician Field Work 2 General Education Elective 1 Current General Elective Courses General Elective Restriction List General Education Elective 2 Current General Elective Courses General Elective Restriction List
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SEMESTER 4 - COMPLETE 2 OF THE NEXT 6 COURSES |
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Health Libraries and Resources Metadata & Metadata Applications Introduction Multimedia Law Libraries and Legal Research Archives Records and Information Management Fundamentals |
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Program of Studies effective September 2023
If you are a student who began the program September 2023 or onward, please follow the current Program of Studies listed below. Click on the course number to read course details (including prerequisites and equivalents) and search for current offerings.
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SEMESTER 1 - COMPLETE ALL 6 COURSES |
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Libraries and Information Industry Introduction Information Technology for Library Technicians Human Relations & Supervision Circulation and Interlibrary Loan Indigenous Perspectives for Library and Information Technicians Electronic Publishing and Emerging Library Technologies |
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SEMESTER 1 - COMPLETE 1 OF THE NEXT 2 COURSES |
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Essential Communication Skills Business English Skills (COMM10382 is a fully online course) |
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SEMESTER 2 - COMPLETE ALL 5 COURSES |
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Database Design for Info Workers Online Searching Library Programming, Marketing and Advocacy Resource Description and Access 1 Library Financial Management and Budgeting |
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SEMESTER 2 - COMPLETE 2 OF THE NEXT 6 COURSES |
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Genre Fiction and Readers’ Advisory Service Youth Services and Issues Strategies for Instruction for Library Technicians School Libraries Children’s Services and Issues Special Libraries |
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SEMESTER 3 - COMPLETE ALL 7 COURSES |
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Library Classification Resource Description and Access 2 Reference Processes Practical Approaches to Library Interactions Acquisitions Serials Library and Information Technician Field Work 1 |
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SEMESTER 4 - COMPLETE ALL 5 COURSES |
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Indexing and Subject Analysis Reference Services and Sources Library and Information Technician Field Work 2 General Education Elective 1 Current General Elective Courses General Elective Restriction List General Education Elective 2 |
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SEMESTER 4 - COMPLETE 2 OF THE NEXT 6 COURSES |
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Health Libraries and Resources Metadata & Metadata Applications Introduction Multimedia Law Libraries and Legal Research Archives Records and Information Management Fundamentals |
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General Electives
This program requires the completion of two General Electives. Only specific courses can be used to fulfill a General Elective requirement. To view a current list of General Elective courses available through Continuing Education, please visit the Continuing Education General Elective webpage (opens in new window).
It is imperative that you confirm your desired General Elective course(s) do not appear on the General Elective Restriction List (opens in new window) as this may impact graduation eligibility. For further questions regarding General Electives, please feel free to contact our General Elective department at gen.ed [at] mohawkcollege.ca (gen[dot]ed[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca) or our office at celibrary [at] mohawkcollege.ca.
Course Exemptions and PLAR
If you have previously completed courses at Mohawk College, at a different post-secondary institution, or have adequate work experience in the library field, you may be eligible for course exemptions or PLAR. Please contact our office if you would like further information or assistance with determining eligibility.
I have more questions about what courses to choose, how do I contact you?
Email: celibrary [at] mohawkcollege.ca (celibrary[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
Phone: 905-575-1212 ext. 3244
In Person: Fennell Campus, Room i124