- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- CIP code
- 25.0301
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Open intake
-
Off-shoreSep 2026
- Field
- Library and Information Science
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
The Library Information Technology diploma at SAIT in Calgary prepares you for a career connecting people with information. Over two years you’ll learn cataloguing and classification, digital and physical collection management, reference services, and the library systems and technologies used in modern information centres.
Blending information science with hands-on technology training, the program readies you to work in public, academic, corporate and special libraries, as well as archives and digital information services.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
International admission requirements:
- High school graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent.
- English: at least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 (or 60% in English 30-2 equivalent).
English proficiency (one of): IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 6.0), PTE Academic 53, TOEFL iBT 80 (min 20 each), or Duolingo 115.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
- Library Technician
- Information Services Assistant
- Archives Assistant
- Cataloguing Technician
- Digital Resources Technician
- Records Management Assistant
About Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- Reference No.
- O18761749692
