Library Information Technology: Basic
| Major: 5911 First Term: 2007 Fall Final Term: Current Award: CCL Total Credits: 20 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 Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Library Information Technology: Basic provides an introduction to library information services and practical skills for entry-level employment as a page, clerk, or library information assistant/technician, as well as to upgrade the skills of staff who presently work in library 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: 20 | |||
| + | 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 Information Industry Careers (1) OR | |
| + | LBT272AB | Library Internship in Public Services (1) OR | |
| + | LBT272AC | Library Internship in Media Services or Information Services (1) | 1 |
| 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. | 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) | ||
| 8. | Describe the functions and operations of libraries and information organizations. (LBT272++) | ||
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