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Diploma in Library and Information Technician

Seneca Polytechnic - Newnham Campus

Canada,Ontario

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 17,234/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 90 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2026

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 63,200 +

Int. Students: 24,600 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1750 Finch Ave E, North York, ON M2J 2X5, Canada

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Diploma in Library and Information Technician

Program Overview

This two-year diploma program prepares you to work in various library environments, performing essential day-to-day library operations and working alongside librarians. Learn to provide materials, information and services to library clients. Become an expert in acquiring, preparing and organizing all types of library materials, using software specific to the library and information industry.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

Deliver services including circulation, reference, interlibrary loan and programs to library clients
Find information from countless sources for clients
Acquire, prepare and organize all types of library materials
Use software specific to the library and information industry
Supervise circulation and acquisitions staff
Promote libraries through the development of materials and advocacy in the profession

Field Placement
There are two three-week field placements in special libraries, public libraries, and/or school or academic libraries. The program assigns placements with input from the student. A police check is required for many libraries.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

UG Certificate / Diploma

Application Processing Days

25 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2026		Open
jan 2027		Not Available
may 2027		Not Available
may 2026		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 90 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 17,234 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Seneca Polytechnic - Newnham Campus

CAD 22,895 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80.0 Minimum Listening - 20.0 Minimum Reading - 20.0 Minimum Writing - 20.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate or equivalent, including the following required course(s):

Grade 12 English

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

Library technician
Circulation technician
Reference technician
Information assistant
E-resources technician
Children services technician

Library technicians, as part of the formally educated library profession along with librarians, engage in lifelong learning and are active members of the Ontario Association of Library Technicians, Ontario Library Association and the Special Libraries Association.

Scholarships

Entrance Scholarship of up to $5,000 for All International Students*

Study in Canada at Seneca Polytechnic to get up to $5,000 in an entrance scholarship* when you start a new program in September 2026 or May 2027.

You can also receive an application fee credit.
*Entrance scholarship amounts will be based on the number of years of study.

Am I eligible?	You are eligible if you are an international applicant either currently in or outside Canada who is applying to a full-time postsecondary program and confirm your Seneca program choice. You are also eligible if you are an international student who is: paying international tuition fees currently studying in Canada and interested in a second program or starting one of our bundled programs obtaining or in the process of obtaining your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) currently studying in Canada in an eligible English pathway program currently studying at Seneca and applying for a new program
Is my program eligible?	The entrance scholarship is valid for all full-time postsecondary programs that start in January 2026, May 2026 or September 2026. If you confirm your Seneca program choice for a bundled program or second program, the scholarship will be awarded for each new program. If you are interested in a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), please ensure you understand recent updates on PGWP eligibility.
How do I start?	You automatically qualify for this entrance scholarship if you meet the eligibility criteria. Here is what you need to do: Confirm your offer of admission to a full-time program at Seneca through our International Web Application. You will pay the $90 CAD application fee when you apply and the amount will be credited to your student account after Day 10 of the term, should you confirm your offer, pay your fees and enroll. Note—If you are working with an agent, please connect with your agent for an application promo code. Upload a valid study permit or Letter of Introduction (LOI) at the time of application, if you are applying within Canada Confirm your offer of admission and pay a minimum $2,000 tuition deposit and you will receive a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and Provincial Attestation Letter (if applicable) from Seneca. Pay your fees by the due date in the fee notice to secure your spot Complete any remaining steps to enrol at Seneca
How do I get the scholarship?	You will receive an entrance scholarship and prioritized admission when you start a new program at Seneca. The amount of the scholarship will be based on the length of the program. One-year program—$2,000 (when you confirm your program) Two-year program—$3,000 ($2,000 when you confirm your program, $1,000 in year two) Three-year program—$4,000 ($2,000 when you confirm your program, $1,000 in years two and three) Four-year program—$5,000 ($2,000 when you confirm program, $1,000 in years two, three and four) The entrance scholarship will be deposited directly to your Student Home account shortly after day 10 of the term once you’ve provided your Social Insurance Number (S.I.N.) or International Tax Number (ITN) on Student Home. Any remaining entrance scholarship that you may be eligible for, based on the length of the program, will be deposited after Day 10 of each subsequent year of the program, where relevant. The Seneca Entrance Scholarship is non-refundable. If this award results in an overpayment of fees, the excess funds will be automatically applied to the fees for the next semester. If you choose to defer your admission to a future term, you may still be eligible to receive the $2,000 tuition credit of the Seneca Entrance Scholarship, provided you defer to an eligible term. No cash alternative or substitution will be provided You will need to provide your Social Insurance Number (S.I.N.) or International Tax Number (ITN) on Student Home - after your arrival in Canada - to receive the scholarship after Day 10 of the term

Renewable Degree Scholarships

Students in degree programs
Full-time students starting in any of Seneca’s full-time bachelor’s degree or master’s degree programs can qualify for a renewable scholarship for one credential. Eligibility is determined based on Grade 12 grades or grades from a previous postsecondary program.

Grade requirements
To qualify for the scholarship, you must achieve and maintain the required GPA listed below. The amount awarded each year is based on your academic performance.

Annual GPA requirements and award amounts:

70% or 3.0 GPA+ – $500 per year
75% or 3.3 GPA+ – $750 per year
80% or 3.6 GPA+ – $1,000 per year

Duration of awards

Students in a four-year bachelor’s degree program may receive up to four annual scholarships
Students in a three-year bachelor’s degree program may receive up to three annual scholarships
Students in a master’s degree program may receive up to two annual scholarships

Scholarships are renewable based on academic performance in subsequent years of study. Students must maintain full-time enrolment and meet the required GPA each year to continue receiving the award.
Note: International applicants in any of Seneca’s degree programs, including three and four-year bachelor's degrees and master's degrees, may qualify for both the renewable degree scholarship and the entrance scholarship for international students.

Renewable degree scholarships and diploma-to-degree scholarships are open to students starting in the fall, winter and summer terms.

For the fall term, application opens July 15
For the winter term, application opens Dec. 1
For the summer term, application opens May 1

The application deadline is the 10th day of classes in the term for which you are applying. After the deadline to drop classes, we will assess your application to ensure you meet the awards criteria.

Student Visa For Canada

Any student who wishes to study in Canada requires a student visa. Some of the essential information for the application process is given below.

When Should I Apply?

4 to 6 months

Ideally, one should apply for the study permit at least 4 to 6 months before the commencement of your course/program.

Bank Account

No Need!

There is no need for a blocked bank account to apply for a student visa to Canada.

Duration of visa

Course Duration + 3 Months

The student visa is valid for the entire period of your course plus three months.

Time to Wait for Visa

35 Days

It takes time. It might take up to 35 days post your interview for the application process to complete and for you to finally receive your visa.

Appointment

Required

It varies from applicant to applicant, but one may have to take part in one or two visa appointments, namely a medical examination and a visa interview.

How you can apply

Application Process

An applicant can either apply online or offline by visiting a visa application centre and submitting their documents. After the analysis of your application, you might be called for an interview.

Fee

Visa Fee

The visa application fee for Canada is CAD 150.

Minimum Funds

833 CAD, 917 CAD

You require a minimum monthly amount to be deposited into your account to prove that you can sustain yourself while studying in Canada. If you are studying in Quebec, you need to have a monthly minimum of CAD 917, and if you are studying in a province except for Quebec, you need to have a minimum of CAD 833 per month.

Any other expenses

Required

You will have to pay a medical examination fee and a visa application service fee to the tune of CAD 15 if you visit a visa application centre to apply for your visa.

Medical Examination

Required

One has to undergo a series of medical examinations to be deemed fit for a student visa of Canada. The tests mostly include blood and urine tests, chest x-rays and other organ checkups.

Language Skills

Not Required

one doesn’t need to prove their language skills in applying for a Canadian Visa.

Disclaimer: The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who wish to work in Canada require a work permit to do so. A student in Canada can work part-time during the course of his studies and full-time during holidays and semester breaks and post the completion of their course/program.

Rules for getting a part-time work visa in Canada

You can also work part-time on campus at your university.

Work Permit

Duration

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Working Hours

20 Hours/Week

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

List

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

Study Permit

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada. if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

You can work part-time off-campus if you are studying in the Quebec province.

Duration of Work Permit

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Work Hours

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

Working after completing your course

In Canada, you will need a work permit to get a full-time job in Canada after finishing your studies. You chose a work permit like the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if you wish to stay back in Canada and work full-time.

Visit Government of Canada Website for more detail

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

The Post- Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows you to work for three years in Canada if you have completed a two years degree or more.

Application

how can i apply

You can either apply online or download the form and mail the application along with the required documents. Pay your fee and then wait for the decision to come.

Application Documents Required

List

To apply for the work visa, you need a degree from a recognized and accredited Canadian University along with an intention to stay and work in Canada only temporarily.

When to Apply?

One can apply for the full-time work permit in the first three months post the completion of their course during which the study permit is still valid.

How long does it take?

90 days

You will have to wait for 90 days for the decision on your work permit.

Duration

3 Years

The work permit is valid for 3 years if you have completed a two years degree program or more.

Fees

CAD 255

The fee for the work permit is CAD 255 plus the holder fee and the work permit processing fee.

Monthly Wages

CAD 1,600

An applicant is guaranteed a minimum salary of CAD 1,600 per month while working in Canada. This amount though varies on the job and the province you are working in.

Work Hours

No Limit

There is no maximum limit, and you can work for as many hours as you want on the full-time work permit.

Required Documents

List

To apply for the work visa, you will need the following documents:

Forms: IMM 5710, IMM 5476 and IMM 5475;
Graduation Proof
Proof of payment of work permit fees
Copies of your travel and identification documents, passport pages and current immigration document.

Till a decision is made on your work visa, you can continue to work full time. All you need to have is your completed degree, should have applied for the permit before the expiry of your study permit and you should be allowed to work off-campus.

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Disclaimer

The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.

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