Library Technician - Certificate of Achievement
Plan Code 3030
This program is designed to teach the fundamentals of knowledge and skills needed for today’s library paraprofessionals, technicians, assistants, and support staff. It is designed to prepare students for employment in entry and mid-level positions in public, academic, school, special, and other information-related settings. The majority of the program’s curriculum is approved by the American Library Association’s Library Support Staff Certification and encompasses essential competencies such as public access, technical services, information storage and retrieval, youth services, digitization, and leadership.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of theory and skillsets related to services in library and information settings.
- Demonstrate communication skills that contribute to the functioning as a library technician.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| LIB 200 | Foundations of Library Services | 3 |
| LIB 210 | Introduction to Access Services | 3 |
| LIB 220 | Introduction to Acquisitions | 3 |
| LIB 230 | Technology and Teamwork | 3 |
| Subtotal Units | 12 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete SIX (6) units from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Cataloging (3) | ||
| Introduction to Digitization (3) | ||
| Introduction to Youth Services (3) | ||
| School Library Media Assistant (3) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 6 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete ONE to FOUR (1-4) units from the following | ||
| Human Development (3) | ||
| Elements of Interpersonal Communication (3) | ||
| Microsoft Office (3) | ||
| Work Experience-Library Technician (1-4) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 1-4 | |
| Total Units | 19-22 | |