Program Summary
LIBRARY/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Associate in Science
The Library/Information Technology Program trains students to assist in the management of information in libraries and other venues using print media as well as technology. The program is designed to prepare individuals for employment as a paraprofessional in a public, school, academic, or special library or an information center.
Career Opportunities
The program is designed to prepare individuals for employment as a paraprofessional in a public, school, academic, or special library or an information center.
Required Courses (20.5 credits)
Units: 20.5
All courses required for the degree must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
LIBT 201
INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY SERVICES
3.0
LIBT 204
ORGANIZING INFORMATION
3.0
LIBT 205
LIBRARY/INFORMATION CENTER COLLECTIONS
3.0
LIBT 208
LIBRARY TEAMWORK AND SUPERVISORY SKILLS
1.0
LIBT 209
LIBRARY PUBLIC SERVICES
3.0
LIBT 213
ADVANCED ONLINE SEARCHING
1.0
LIBT 214
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP
2.0
LIBT 217
ETHICS IN THE INFORMATION AGE
1.0
LIBT 222
THE CONNECTED LIBRARY: EMERGING TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGY
3.0
DIST 101
INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE COURSES
0.5
Plus 6 credits from the following:
Units: 6.0
CDFS 234
CHILDREN'S BOOKS AND NARRATIVES
3.0
LIBT 207
WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT
3.0
LIBT 210
SCHOOL LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER SERVICES
3.0
LIBT 212
RESEARCH SKILLS FOR INFORMATION AGE
1.0
LIBT 218
CONNECTING ADOLESCENTS WITH LITERATURE AND LIBRARIES
3.0
LIBT 247
INDEPENDENT STUDIES: LIBRARY/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
0.5-2.0
LIBT 221
PRISON LIBRARY SERVICES
3.0
Total: 26.5
Program Outcomes
Develop and improve skills in the areas of library/information technology.
Self-assessment tool
Develop a greater understanding of library information technology with an emphasis on career development, continuing education, or personal growth.
Self-assessment tool