Introduction to Libraries and the Information Industry
Course Information
Analyze the role of libraries in an information society, with emphasis on access to information, the organization and services of different types of libraries, and the roles of participants in the information industry.
Intake W26 SEM
Start Date Jan 13 / 2026
End Date Apr 21 / 2026
Prerequisite(s):
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), general or advanced level, with a pass standing in grade 12 English at the general level. This is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. A student is also accepted if they have successfully passed the Mature Student Test (or an equivalent language proficiency test). Library related experience is strongly recommended.
Computer Software Requirements:
None
Chats:
No
Group Work:
No
Registering college code:
AL-LIB2008
Host college code:
MO-LIBRLT110
How to register
You can register online or by phone. When Registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL 001–not AL ENL 001). To get started visit https://www.algonquincollege.com/online/future-students/getting-started/.
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