Library Technical Assistant

Associate in Applied Science

Modes of Instruction

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The Library Technical Assistant (LIBT) is an important member of the library team. As a trained paraprofessional, the LIBT assists the librarian in a variety of areas including circulation, reference, technical processing and audio-visual services.

The Library Technical Assistant program offers courses designed for students interested in a career in all types of libraries (school, public, academic, and special libraries). The program combines lectures, hands on exercises and internships to provide the training necessary for students to succeed. The internship to be completed in the local area is to help further prepare students for their future career.

An active advisory committee of local librarians assures that course work reflects the needs of library employers in the area.

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Program Details

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Curriculum

First Semester
CITA-151	Intro to Computer Applications	4.00
CITW-101	Introduction to Internet	3.00
LIBT-120	Introduction to Library Science	3.00
LIBT-130	Library Materials	3.00
LIBT-150	Cataloging and Classification	3.00
GUID-109	First Year College Experience	1.00
		17.00

Second Semester
LIBT-170	Reference & Information Services	3.00
LIBT-190	Technology for Libraries	3.00
LIBT-210	Workplace & Supervisory Skills	3.00
LIBT-220	Library Public Services	3.00
PHLE-119	Core Values & Ethical Decision Making	1.00
ELECTIVE	Program Elective (LIBT elective list in catalog pg.131-132)	3.00
		16.00

Summer Semester
ELECTIVE	Program Elective (LIBT elective list in catalog pg.131-132)	3.00
ELECTIVE	Area C Elective	3.00
		6.00

Third Semester
ENGL-101	English Composition	3.00
SPCH-103	Fundamentals of Speech	3.00
ELECTIVE	Program Elective (LIBT elective list in catalog pg.131-132)	6.00
ELECTIVE	Area A Elective	3.00
		15.00

Fourth Semester
LIBT-278	Supervised Field Practicum II (3 credit hours= 225 contact hours)	3.00
BUSN-201	Business Communication	3.00
ELECTIVE	Area A Elective	3.00
PSYH-101	Psychology	OR
SOCO-101	Sociology	OR
POLS-101	American Government	3.00
		12.00

Cost

First Semester
tuition (17 credit hours)	$2312.00
student services fee (17 credit hours)	$272.00
lab fee	$20.00
supplies	$30.00
books	$1118.00
	$3752.00

Second Semester
tuition (17 credit hours)	$2312.00
student services fee (17 credit hours)	$272.00
lab fee	$30.00
books	$1060.00
supplies	$35.00
	$3709.00

Summer Semester
tuition (7 credit hours)	$952.00
student services fee (7 credit hours)	$112.00
books	$490.00
lab fee	$50.00
	$1604.00

Third Semester
tuition (17 credit hours)	$2312.00
student services fee (17 credit hours)	$272.00
lab fee	$78.00
supplies	$35.00
books	$1365.00
	$4062.00

Fourth Semester
tuition (12 credit hours)	$1632.00
student services fee (12 credit hours)	$192.00
lab fee	$63.00
supplies	$35.00
books	$900.00
	$2822.00

Library Technical Assistant Certificate
- Demonstrate competencies related to the foundations of library services, including the mission and roles of libraries, ethics, governance, and knowledge needed for all library positions.
- Demonstrate competencies related to collection management.
- Demonstrate competencies related to cataloging and classification.
- Demonstrate competencies related to reference and information services.
- Demonstrate competencies related to skills and knowledge about technology necessary for library work.
- Demonstrate competencies related library supervision, management, communication, and teamwork.
- Demonstrate competencies related library access services.
- Demonstrate competencies related to Adult Readers’ Advisory Services.
- Demonstrate competencies related to library youth services.

Total Cost