Program Summary
LIBRARY SERVICES TO CHILDREN - Certificate of Specialization
2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2016, 2016 - 2017, 2017 - 2018, 2018 - 2019, 2019 - 2020, 2020 - 2021, 2021 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 - 2025
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
Required Courses (12 credits)
Units: 12.0
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 210
SCHOOL LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER SERVICES
3.0
LIBT 218
CONNECTING ADOLESCENTS WITH LITERATURE AND LIBRARIES
3.0
CDFS 234
CHILDREN'S BOOKS AND NARRATIVES
3.0
Total: 12.0
Program Outcomes
Define key terminology in library information technology and web development technologies.
Self-assessment tool
Describe typical workplace duties for the position of library/information technician.
Self-assessment tool
Communicate diversity awareness through bulletin board and book displays.
Self-assessment tool
Develop a mission statement based on school criteria.
Self-assessment tool
Create a book selection policy based on accepted selection standards.
Self-assessment tool
Identify two awards commonly given for children’s books.
Self-assessment tool
Evaluate important current issues such as censorship, gender, multiculturalism and intellectual freedom as they pertain to young adults.
Self-assessment tool
Explain why picture books are an important learning tool for children.
Self-assessment tool
Explain why non-fiction and narrative non-fiction are important to young learners.
Self-assessment tool
State how the roles of school library personnel impact the achievement scores of students.
Self-assessment tool