Library and Information Technology Diploma

About this programme

Start date : January, September, May Location : Abbotsford campus, Online Cost : (Details) Fees and costs Libraries and information organizations today are dynamic, technology-rich environments that support access to information, digital literacy, and community engagement. Library technicians play a vital role in connecting people with information, supporting inclusive services, and managing both physical and digital resources. To succeed in this evolving field, graduates develop competencies aligned with the American Library Association and the Canadian Federation of Libraries Association, including user-centered service, organization of information, technological proficiency, and ethical professional practice. Library technicians typically contribute to improving library user experience by: The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Library and Information Technology (LIBIT) diploma prepares graduates for entry-level roles across libraries, archives, and information environments through applied, practice-based learning aligned with current professional standards. 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.