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The
associate degree and
certificate curriculum in library technology are designed to successfully
prepare students for employment above the beginning clerk status as para-professionals
in school, public, special or academic libraries. Course content covers
terminology, organization, procedures, standards & practices. Entry-level
positions are available in this field as library technical assistants,
library assistants, library technicians and library media technicians.
Students must have acquired keyboarding skills prior to completion of
either the Library Technician Degree or Certificate (recommended
keyboarding speed of at least 35 words per minute). This may be
accomplished by:
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successfully completing
Business Applications 110, Computer Keyboarding Skills or Business
Applications 115, Computer Speed & Accuracy Development, or
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credit by exam.
Students must meet with the
Library Technology Chair and Counselor for academic advisement before
beginning the program.
To receive an A.A. Degree or a Certificate
in Library Technology, a grade of "C" or better in each major course ("CR"
for Library Technology 053. Library Internship) is required.
A Certificate in Library Technology can
be earned through completion of the following courses:
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COURSES
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UNITS
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Business
Applications 110, Keyboarding Skills |
1-2 |
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OR
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Business
Applications 115, Speed and Accuracy Development
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1-2
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Business
Applications 179, Introduction to Microsoft Office
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3
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OR
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Business
Applications 183, Microsoft Word
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3
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Library Technology
101, Introduction to Library Technology
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3
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Library Technology
110, Technical Services**
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3
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Library Technology
122, Public Services**
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3
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Library Technology
054, Children's Library Services**
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3
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OR
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Library Technology
102, Information Sources for Paraprofessionals: Tools & Techniques**
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3
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Library Technology
053, Library Internship
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3
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TOTAL
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19-20
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**Courses taught every
third semester.
Note: Business
Applications courses change frequently.
Please call (714) 564-6717 or e-mail the
Library Technology Program Chair:
Yolanda Garcia for the most recent selection of
courses.
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