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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. Major requirements for
the Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree:
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COURSES
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UNITS
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Business
Applications 110, Keyboarding Skills
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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 Service**
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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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Electives
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6
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TOTAL
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25-26
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**Courses taught every
third semester.
Electives must be selected
from the following courses: Accounting 010; Computer Science 103, 173;
Education 100; English 270; Human Development 107, 120, 221; Library &
Information Studies 100, 103; Management 120, 121, 122, 123;
Paralegal 100; Psychology 100 or 100H; Speech Communication 101 or
101H, 103 or 103H, 104.
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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