This 30 credit program is designed to prepare individuals for employment as library technical assistants as well as to improve the knowledge and skills of those already working in public, academic, and special libraries.

Courses may be taken in any order with the exception of those courses that require a prerequisite.

LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM

Course ID	Title of Course	Credits
CSA* K105	Introduction to Software Applications	3
ENG* K101°	Composition	3
LIB* K101	Introduction to Library Public Services	3
LIB* K104°	Introduction to Reference Services	3
LIB* K116°	Cataloging and Classification	3
LIB* K123	Introduction to Library Technical Services	3
LIB* K201°	Electronic Resources in Libraries	3
_________	Computer Science Elective (or a course contingent on advisor approval)	3
	LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES:
_________	________________________	3
_________	________________________	3
	Library Technology elective courses available:
LIB* K120	Literature for Children
LIB* K121	Literature for Young Adults
LIB* K125	Media in Library Applications
LIB* K127	Management Strategies
LIB* K202°#	Supervised Field Placement
	GRAND TOTAL	30

° Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course description.
# LIB* K202° is required for students with no practical library experience.

For Course Descriptions, see: http://www.trcc.commnet.edu/Academics/Course Descriptions.htm

Library Technology, Certificate
Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

1. explain the mission of libraries, departments and services of libraries, and basic library policies.
2. demonstrate good customer service and communication skills.
3. recognize and explain common library terminology.
4. apply knowledge of basic technology skills (including online computer automation systems; word processing, email, Internet and other productivity software; and Internet and database searching techniques) to assist patrons in a rapidly changing technological environment.
5. explain basic reference and information resources and referral procedures.
6. explain basic library classification systems and use them to catalog and retrieve materials.
7. demonstrate appropriate methods and techniques for material processing, storage, and preservation.