Library clerks work directly with library technicians, librarians, and library users. They may be responsible for the circulation of library materials, sorting and shelving library materials, clerical functions, and providing general library information to users.
Start date
Courses begin in September and January each year
Length
16 weeks (each course)Locations(s)
Online/Distance options availableLength and location notes
Some programs offered online or otherwise by distance (i.e., correspondence) include on-site labs, clinicals, practicums or work experiences. They may be offered course-by-course or full-time, or both, and deliveries may change over time.
Library Clerk is a 18-credit applied certificate program offered online, and provides entry-level library skills and knowledge training.
You can take all of these courses online through The School of Continuing Education. Our highly trained instructors have experience working within libraries of all types. You will develop knowledge and skills in:
- Children's materials and services; birth to grade six
- Young adult's materials and services; grades seven to 12
- Programming and public relations
- Reader's advisory
- Information resources
You can transfer all certificate courses into the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Library and Information Technology diploma program.
Career and salary information
Your career
When you complete the applied certificate you will be fully prepared to work as a library clerk within academic, public, school, and special libraries. Typical job titles are library clerk, circulation clerk, programming clerk, and library assistant.
In addition to libraries of all types, potential employers include health regions, government departments, and research centres.
For more information about career opportunities, contact Student Employment Services at a campus nearest you.
Potential careers
| Sample job title | NOC classification |
|---|---|
| Circulation clerk - library | Library assistants & clerks (14300) |
| Library page/clerk | Library assistants & clerks (14300) |
Part-time delivery
Students do not apply to this program, but take courses part time and apply to graduate (pdf) through Enrolment Services once all courses are completed.
To register for individual courses, please view the part-time offerings available in the Courses section below.Admissions
Admission requirements
- Grade 12
- English Language Requirement
Alternative admission
Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through an alternative admission assessment. Applicants are automatically considered for alternative admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met.
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Post-secondary
Some programs allow applicants to meet the admission grade level requirement using 15 approved post-secondary credits. Review additional information.
If the program applied to has specific course requirements, they may be met through alternative post-secondary courses. Review already approved courses that may be used for admission purposes for your programs.
Admission method
Students do not apply to this program, but take courses part time and apply to graduate (pdf) through Enrolment Services once all courses are completed.
Tuition and fees
For registration amounts, please view the part-time offerings available in the Courses section below.
This program is not eligible for the Canada-Saskatchewan student loan program.
Courses
Get credit for what you know
Transfer credit
Many Sask Polytech students benefit from transferring course credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit to Sask Polytech or to another college or university.
Student awards
Thanks to the generosity of donors and alumni, Saskatchewan Polytechnic gives away more than $2 million in student awards during the academic year.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers student awards for every certificate and diploma program at every campus. Not all student awards are based on marks - some are based on financial need or things like community or volunteer involvement.
Related programs
Library and Information Technology
Additional information
Have a question? Email ConEd@saskpolytech.ca or call 306-659-4418.