Library Technician - Certificate of Completion
Plan Code: 6093
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 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 a library’s technical services.
- Demonstrate knowledge of theory and skillsets related to a library’s patron-facing services.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| LIB 600 | Foundations of Library Services | 54 |
| LIB 610 | Introduction to Access Services | 54 |
| LIB 620 | Introduction to Acquisitions | 54 |
| LIB 630 | Technology and Teamwork | 54 |
| Subtotal Units | 216 | |
| Complete TWO (2) courses from the following: | ||
| LIB 640 | Introduction to Cataloging | 54 |
| LIB 641 | Introduction to Digitization | 54 |
| LIB 650 | Introduction to Youth Services | 54 |
| LIB 651 | School Library Media Assistant | 54 |
| Subtotal Hours | 108 | |
| Total Hours | 324 | |