Information Resource Management

BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY www.bitdegree.ca both a Bachelor of Information Technology degree and a Library and Information Technician diploma. The blended University and program combines a strong theoretical education with practical experience. The flexible structure of the program also enables students to incorporate a minor of their choice to develop a subject area speciality. A bridge program has been designed for students who already have an LIT diploma to reduce the time to obtain the BIT degree. PROGRAM OVERVIEW CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION Organizations create and use an A flexible co-operative education option unprecedented amount of digital data, will be available to IRM students. The which has fundamentally changed the co-op option enables students to gain up ways in which we work, communicate and to five terms of work experience related provide services. Advances in information to the field of information technology technology have created increased and information resource management. demand from employers for graduates Normally students complete their first co- with expanded technology skills to manage op term in the summer after their second digital data and convert it into useful year of studies, with the second, third information. and (optional) fourth co-op terms in the This skill set includes a broad understanding winter, summer and fall after the fall term of information management, as well as of their third year. Co-op employment can specific capabilities in managing digital be in government agencies, libraries, or the resources such as web development, private sector. database development and data analytics.

This provides an important context as FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES education in the library and information Graduates from the IRM program will have technology field moves beyond the both a degree and a diploma , opening the traditional library setting, towards electronic door to a broad range of career oppor- and social media, to encompass a wide range tunities to manage digital resources and of occupations in both the private and public services. Career paths include: Information sectors. Management, Research Data Management, These developments have prompted Library Services (academic and public librar- and Algonquin College ies), Web Services and Database Develop- to develop a new program to meet the ment, Data Analysis, Web Development, and needs of a changing information economy. E-Commerce. The IRM program provides the opportunity Graduates of the program will have a mar- to learn about information systems in both ketable skill set and a number of competi- the classroom and the real world. tive advantages in the employment market including practical job-related experience ADVANTAGES OF THE PROGRAM gained through practicum and senior year The IRM program is a unique 4-year program projects. These projects are supervised by that enables students to graduate with professionals working in fields related to information technology, including some technology companies and a wide range from Carleton’s MacOdrum Library. A focus of governmental departments, non-profit on information management and the French organizations and research institutions. requirement will mean that graduates are also competitive for employment in the fed- COURSES eral government. To graduate from this program, you will HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS need 20.0 credits, generally completed over 4 years. The required courses include: Once registered in the IRM program, Year 1 students are members of both Algonquin and Carleton. Both institutions offer the • Introduction to Libraries Information Society benefit of outstanding facilities, teaching • Metadata and Cataloguing I • Collections Management staff, resources and expertise. • Web Interface Development Note: The program has been designed for • Reference I full-time studies; to ensure the necessary • Subject Analysis and Indexing student/teacher interaction, enrolment in • Intro to Programming and Problem Solving the program is limited. • Reader’s Advisory Services Year 2 LABORATORY FACILITIES • Metadata and Cataloguing II An up-to-date computer lab specifically • Classification maintained for the program provides access • Introduction to Business to the latest technology in the field. • Intermediate Programming • Reference II The newly renovated and award-winning • Info. Management & Digital Preservation MacOdrum Library provides many state- • Introduction to Statistics of-the-art facilities including the Discovery • Multimedia Data Management Centre for Undergraduate Research and • French I Student Engagement, which facilitates Year 3 students realize their full potential through • Metadata and Cataloguing III collaborative and interactive learning. The • Communication Skills Library provides a designated space adjacent • Legal Issues in IRM to the Discovery Centre for IRM students to • Research Methodology research, collaborate and study. • Reference III • French II TUNED INTO INDUSTRY • Directed Reading for IRM • Project Management Both institutions regularly consult with representatives from related industries Year 4 in order to track changing trends in • Library Software IT, Digital Resource Management, and • Marketing in the IT Sector Library Resources. This also helps you to • Network Technology build contacts for both co-op and future • Archives and Special Collections • Practicum for IRM employment. • Senior IRM Project THE CAPITAL ADVANTAGE Note: As study terms and courses are continually evolving to meet the needs There are few better places in which to of industry, please refer to the Carleton study and live than , the nation’s University Undergraduate Calendar at capital. With more than 1,800 high- carleton.ca/cuuc for an up-to-date list. CAREERS Laser Technology), visit the BIT website at bitdegree.ca, consult the Carleton University Typical careers for students graduating Undergraduate Calendar at carleton.ca/ in the IRM program include: Data Analyst, cuuc, or contact Carleton University or Database Developer, Web/E-Commerce Algonquin College as indicated below: Developer, Research Data/Information Manager, Information Officer, etc. Carleton University Undergraduate Recruitment Office COMPANIES 315 Robertson Hall Students graduating from the program are 1125 Colonel By Drive expected to be employed at: IBM, Microsoft, Ottawa ON K1S 5B6 Google, Insurance Companies, E-Commerce Companies, Banks & Financial Institutions, etc. Tel: 613-520-3663 Toll-free in Canada: 1-888-354-4414 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Email: [email protected] Website: admissions.carleton.ca To be eligible for admission to the first year of the Information Resource Management Algonquin College Program, students must have an 1385 Woodroffe Avenue Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Ottawa ON K2G 1V8 with a minimum of six 4 U/M courses. Your Canada six courses must include: Tel: 613-727-0002 (General inquiries) • 4U English PROGRAM QUESTIONS • One 4U Math credit Email: [email protected] For all applicants outside of Ontario, please Website: bitdegree.ca/IRM visit admissions.carleton.ca/requirements

Please note that the program is not structured to accommodate part-time studies.

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