Library Information Technology
| Major: 3392 First Term: 2011 Summer I Final Term: Current Award: AAS Total Credits: 61-64 CIPS Code: 25.0301 | Initiating College: Mesa Community College Program Availability: College-Specific Occupational Area: Education and Training / Library Media Technology Instructional Council: Library (38) GPA: 2.00 |
Detailed Program Information | |
Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Library Information Technology program prepares students for paraprofessional positions in libraries and information organizations, and upgrades the skills of staff presently working in those settings. The program also serves those wishing to change careers or change their current assignment. Individual courses serve as a continuing education option for employees of libraries or information organizations.
Program Notes:
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates any module
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses required within the program.
Program Notes:
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates any module
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses required within the program.
| Required Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits: 30 | |||
| + | LBT101 | Foundation of Libraries and Information Services | 3 |
| + | LBT110 | Introduction to Technical Services and Collection Management | 3 |
| + | LBT130 | Introduction to Reference Skills and Resources | 3 |
| + | LBT140 | Multi-media for Libraries and Information Centers | 3 |
| + | LBT150 | Introduction to Public Services | 3 |
| + | LBT160 | Introduction to Library Information Systems | 3 |
| + | LBT271 | Library Information Industry Careers and Portfolio Development | 1 |
| + | LBT272AA | Library Internship in Technical Services (1) OR | |
| + | LBT272AB | Library Internship in Public Services (1) OR | |
| + | LBT272AC | Library Internship in Media Services or Information Services (1) | 1 |
| Students should choose one of the following three tracks: | |||
| Track I: Library Information Technician | Credits: 10 | ||
| LBT212 | Introduction to Archival Methods (2) | ||
| LBT215 | Cataloging and Classification of Library Materials (2) | ||
| LBT217 | Serials Management (1) | ||
| LBT218 | Basic Materials Repair (1) | ||
| LBT219 | Collection Maintenance and Shelf Management (1) | ||
| LBT234 | Advanced Internet Research (1) | ||
| LBT252 | Customer Service and Supervisory Skills for Paraprofessionals (1) | ||
| LBT254 | Library Services for Children and Young Adults (2) | ||
| LBT255 | Organization and Management of the Small Library (3) | ||
| LBT262 | Computer Maintenance and Security for Libraries (1) | ||
| LBT265 | Database Management for Libraries (1) | ||
| LBT266 | Advances in Information Systems (1) | ||
| LBT270 | Practicum Projects (1) | ||
| LBT273 | Special Topics in Library Information Services (1) | ||
| LBT274 | Independent Study in Library Information Services (1) | ||
| IFS101 | Information Skills in the Digital Age (3) | 10 | |
| Track II: Library Practitioner | Credits: 10 | ||
| LBT255 | Organization and Management of the Small Library | 3 | |
| LBT212 | Introduction to Archival Methods (2) | ||
| LBT215 | Cataloging and Classification of Library Materials (2) | ||
| LBT217 | Serials Management (1) | ||
| LBT218 | Basic Materials Repair (1) | ||
| LBT219 | Collection Maintenance and Shelf Management (1) | ||
| LBT234 | Advanced Internet Research (1) | ||
| LBT252 | Customer Service and Supervisory Skills for Paraprofessionals (1) | ||
| LBT254 | Library Services for Children and Young Adults (2) | ||
| LBT262 | Computer Maintenance and Security for Libraries (1) | ||
| LBT265 | Database Management for Libraries (1) | ||
| LBT266 | Advances in Information Systems (1) | ||
| LBT270 | Practicum Projects (1) | ||
| LBT273 | Special Topics in Library Information Services (1) | ||
| LBT274 | Independent Study in Library Information Services (1) | ||
| IFS101 | Information Skills in the Digital Age (3) | 7 | |
| Track III: School Library Media Center | Credits: 10 | ||
| LBT255 | Organization and Management of the Small Library | 3 | |
| LBT254 | Library services for Children and Young Adults | 2 | |
| ENH/EDU291 | Children's Literature | 3 | |
| LBT212 | Introduction to Archival Methods (2) | ||
| LBT215 | Cataloging and Classification of Library Materials (2) | ||
| LBT217 | Serials Management (1) | ||
| LBT218 | Basic Materials Repair (1) | ||
| LBT219 | Collection Maintenance and Shelf Management (1) | ||
| LBT234 | Advanced Internet Research (1) | ||
| LBT252 | Customer Service and Supervisory Skills for Paraprofessionals (1) | ||
| LBT262 | Computer Maintenance and Security for Libraries (1) | ||
| LBT265 | Database Management for Libraries (1) | ||
| LBT266 | Advances in Information Systems (1) | ||
| LBT270 | Practicum Projects (1) | ||
| LBT273 | Special Topics in Library Information Services (1) | ||
| LBT274 | Independent Study in Library Information Services (1) | ||
| IFS101 | Information Skills in the Digital Age (3) | 2 | |
| Restricted Electives | |||
| Credits: 9 | |||
| Students should select nine (9) credits from the following except courses used to satisfy Required Courses. | |||
| BPC+++++ | Any BPC Business-Personal Computers prefixed course (3-6) OR | ||
| CIS+++++ | Any CIS Computer Information Systems prefixed course (3-6) OR | ||
| ENH+++++ | Any ENH English Humanities prefixed course (3-6) OR | ||
| IFS+++++ | Any IFS Information Studies prefixed course (3-6) OR | ||
| LBS+++++ | Any LBS Library Skills prefixed course (3-6) | 3-6 | |
| LBT+++++ | Any LBT Library Technology prefixed course | 1-9 | |
| + | ART/MMT190 | Art of Website Design | 3 |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | 3 | |
| BPC/CIS133DA | Internet/Web Development Level I | 3 | |
| + | CIS233BA | Internet/Web Development Level II-B | 1 |
| + | CIS233DA | Internet/Web Development Level II | 3 |
| + | COM225 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| + | COM230 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COM263 | Elements of Intercultural Communication | 3 | |
| CPD102AH | Stress Management | 2 | |
| CPD103BA | Women in Transition | 2 | |
| EDU220 | Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) | 3 | |
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education | 3 | |
| EDU230 | Cultural Diversity in Education | 3 | |
| EDU236 | Classroom Relationships | 3 | |
| EDU/ENH291 | Children's Literature | 3 | |
| EDU/HUM/STO292 | The Art of Storytelling | 3 | |
| IFS101 | Information Skills in the Digital Age | 3 | |
| MCO120 | Media and Society | 3 | |
| + | MCO220 | Cultural Diversity and the Media | 3 |
| OAS101 | Computer Typing I: Keyboarding and Formatting | 3 | |
| BPC/OAS111AA | Computer Keyboarding I | 1 | |
| + | PSY255 | Psychology of the Information Age | 3 |
| CSM/TQM101 | Quality Customer Service | 3 | |
| General Education Requirements | |||
| General Education Requirement | Credits: 22-25 | ||
| General Education Core | Credits: 12-15 | ||
| First-Year Composition | Credits: 6 | ||
| Any approved general education course from the First-Year Composition area. | 6 | ||
| Oral Communication | Credits: 3 | ||
| Any approved general education course from the Oral Communication area. | 3 | ||
| Critical Reading | Credits: 0-3 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading (3) OR | ||
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment. | 0-3 | ||
| Mathematics | Credits: 3 | ||
| Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area. | 3 | ||
| General Education Distribution | Credits: 10 | ||
| Humanities and Fine Arts | Credits: 3 | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Humanities and Fine Arts area. | 3 | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | Credits: 3 | ||
| Any approved general education course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences area. | 3 | ||
| Natural Sciences | Credits: 4 | ||
| Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area. | 4 | ||
| Program Competencies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Describe the evolving types of information from print-based materials to digital information and the corresponding evolving roles of library information professionals in various libraries. (LBT101) | ||
| 2. | Identify and describe types of library information collections, including core collections, reference, and special collections and technical services processes required to manage collections. (LBT110) | ||
| 3. | Describe common types of reference resources, and effective techniques for providing reference services for students doing research. (LBT130) | ||
| 4. | Describe applications of audio equipment, video equipment, computer graphics and software, photography, and media formats in libraries and information organizations. (LBT140) | ||
| 5. | Describe the role and functions of public services in library and information organizations in contemporary society. (LBT150) | ||
| 6. | Describe common types of information systems for libraries and the information organizations, including online catalogs, computerized circulation systems, operating systems, local area networks, and networked databases. (LBT160) | ||
| 7. | Explain the historical development of the roles of archival collections and basic processing techniques. (LBT212) | ||
| 8. | Explain and demonstrate the processes used for bibliographic control of library materials, classification systems and cataloging techniques. (LBT215) | ||
| 9. | Describe the processes of acquiring, de-selecting, automating, and explain the financial management of serial materials. (LBT217) | ||
| 10. | Explain and demonstrate basic processes of preserving and repairing library materials. (LBT218) | ||
| 11. | Explain and demonstrate basic processes of collection assessment, deselection, organization, physical location and maintenance of library materials. (LBT219) | ||
| 12. | Describe and demonstrate advanced applications of the Internet and databases as an informational resource and explain and demonstrate effective techniques for conducting research on the Internet. (LBT234) | ||
| 13. | Describe and demonstrate effective communication, teamwork and supervisory skills required for effective customer service in libraries and information organizations. (LBT252) | ||
| 14. | Describe and demonstrate principles and practices of effective services for children and young adults. (LBT254) | ||
| 15. | Describe the key management functions and techniques in the small library. (LBT255) | ||
| 16. | Describe common applications of computers in libraries and information organizations; demonstrate basic procedures for computer maintenance and security in libraries and information organizations, including software and hardware, wiring, and basic troubleshooting. (LBT262) | ||
| 17. | Describe common types and applications of library database systems. (LBT265) | ||
| 18. | Explain the principles and applications of distributed computing and network technologies and identify emerging new technologies in library and information organizations. (LBT266) | ||
| 19. | Demonstrate outcomes of a practicum project. (LBT270) | ||
| 20. | Identify and describe career opportunities and professional organizations and tools for growth within the library and information service career fields and develop a portfolio to demonstrate student learning. (LBT271) | ||
| 21. | Describe the functions and operations of libraries and information organizations. (LBT272++) | ||
| 22. | Identify current issues in the field of library information services. (LBT273) | ||
| 23. | Present findings of independent study on topics in library information services. (LBT274) | ||
| 24. | Access, evaluate, and utilize information to solve an information need. (IFS101) | ||
| 25. | Utilize children's literature to enhance the library learning environment. (ENH/EDU291) | ||
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.