Library Technician Certificate

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Program Description

This program offers instruction in a variety of library functions including collection management (selecting and acquiring materials); cataloging; processing and repair of library materials; circulating and shelving materials; helping patrons with reference, readers’ advisory and resource sharing services; and managing a small library or media center. We also train you in the nontechnical skills you need to be a successful library technician: customer service, listening, speaking, writing, attention to detail and working as a member of a team.

Career Information

This training can open the door to employment in a school media center, a public library, an academic library, or a special library.

Total Credits: 30

First Semester (12 credits)

ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 Credit(s): 3
COM 1150 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
OR COM 1250 - Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3 Credit(s): 3
LTN 1001 - Introduction to Library Services Credit(s): 3
LTN 2005 - Introduction to Cataloging & Classification Credit(s): 3

Second Semester (12 credits)

MAT 1140 - Career Math Credit(s): 3 OR higher
LTN 1010 - Selection and Acquisitions Credit(s): 3
LTN 2010 - Reference Materials Credit(s): 3
Social and Behavioral Science OR Humanities Elective Credit(s):3

Third Semester (6 credits)

LTN 1015 - Library Circulation Credit(s): 3 ¹
LTN 2020 - Library/Media Center Management & Public Relations Credit(s): 3 ¹
^{1 Summer Semester only}