Library Technician

This course introduces students to the foundational library skills necessary for the roles of library technicians, assistants, and support staff. It provides a comprehensive overview of library operations, including the mission and goals of libraries types of libraries, and how libraries serve their communities. The course is certified as meeting a competency in the American Library Association's Library Support Staff Certification.

This course will assist students in accessing and evaluating information. Topics include the landscape of credible information, bias in media, fake news, deep fakes, and the roles libraries play in providing access to credible information.

This course helps students prepare for, and complete, college-level research assignments by offering overviews of scholarly authority and research strategies, including how to find books, ebooks, and peer-reviewed articles.

This course introduces students to the essential access services skills required in library settings. Topics covered include circulation processes, interlibrary loan, and customer service. The course is certified as meeting a competency in the American Library Association's Library Support Staff Certification.

This course introduces students to the principles of library acquisitions, vendor relations, and collection development. The course is certified as meeting a competency in the American Library Association's Library Support Staff Certification.

This course introduces students to the integration of technology and effective teamwork in library operations. The course is certified as meeting competencies in the American Library Association's Library Support Staff Certification.

This course introduces students to fundamental cataloging skills, classification systems, and the organization of library collections. The course is certified as meeting a competency in the American Library Association's Library Support Staff Certification.

This course introduces students to digital preservation in libraries, digital asset management, and considerations for providing long-term access to digital resources. Preservation strategies for digital materials are emphasized, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the evolving digital landscape.

This course introduces students to the specialized skills required for providing library services to children and young adults, including programming and promoting literacy. The course is certified as meeting a competency in the American Library Association's Library Support Staff Certification.

This course introduces students to the roles and responsibilities of library media assistants in school libraries, including instructional media, educational technology, and supporting teaching and learning. Students will acquire the skills needed to assist educators, students, and administrators in the use of educational resources in K-12 libraries.