LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY 053, LIBRARY INTERNSHIP

Student Learning Outcomes 

• Engage in supervised fieldwork to test the theory taught in library technology prerequisite courses.

• Complete two sixty hour supervised internships to the satisfaction of the sponsoring library and the instructor.

• Understand the role and responsibilities of varying levels of employees in different library settings.

• Demonstrate knowledge of library services and practices as performed by the library paraprofessional in a variety of library settings.

• Compare and contrast the mission, characteristics and services of the two assigned library internship sites.

• Search, evaluate, and utilize professional articles retrieved from electronic periodical databases to complete course assignments.

• Review and explain the ethics of the profession.

• Recognize the importance of networking and becoming active members of professional associations.

• Recognize the importance of continuing education for professional development.

• Develop job searching skills.

• Analyze library job descriptions/flyers.

• Draft cover letter and resume.

• Prepare for and participate in mock library paraprofessional vacancy interview session.

LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY 054, CHILDREN'S LIBRARY SERVICES

LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY 101, INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY

LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY 102, INFORMATION SOURCES FOR PARAPROFESSIONALS: TOOLS & TECHNIQUES

Student Learning Outcomes 

• Explain the public services philosophy and function of libraries and their relationship to the clientele they serve.

• Understand the Library Technician’s role in public service functions.

• Distinguish between the functions of Reference and Circulation

• Demonstrate the role of positive customer service skills in a library setting with regards to Circulation and Reference.

• Demonstrate familiarity with the theory, practice and principles of a successful reference interview.

• Differentiate between library procedures and policy.

• Examine the importance of established library procedures and policies when providing services to library patrons/clientele.

• Examine, evaluate compare and successfully use paper and electronic resources in order to determine their value to patrons and to a particular library collection.

• Develop a knowledge of various types of reference sources.

• Analyze reference sources to determine scope, arrangement and use in specific situations.

• Recognize standards for evaluating reference sources.

• Develop strategies for selecting the best tools for a patron’s needs.

• Identify and select appropriate core reference sources for a particular library setting. (Bibliography/Pathfinder)

• Know and apply the theory, practice and principles of a successful reference interview.

• Distinguish the differences between directional, ready reference and more in depth reference questions.

• Conduct reference interviews successfully by listening to a patron’s request, clarifying the question and analyzing the question to best determine the patron’s need.

• Create a library Reference Desk or Circulation Desk scenario involving a patron and a Library Technician assisting the patron at the service desk. Describe the situation , and the steps involved in assisting the patron in their quest for service.

• Conduct and describe a logical, efficient search in a precise, timely and accurate manner (Reference or Circulation).

• Answer ready reference questions involving the use of almanacs, dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories, handbooks, subject specific reference sources, indexes, databases and the Internet.

• Search and successfully use the Internet effectively in providing Reference Desk assistance.

• Respond to questions in any library public services area in an ethical and professional manner

LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY 110, TECHNICAL SERVICES

Student Learning Outcomes

• Know basic steps of selecting library materials

• Describe basic elements in the library contract with a vendor

• Recognize the vendor (wholesaler, publisher, or retailer) to order library materials

• Create a PO (Purchase Order)

• Perform receiving of in-coming materials and matching quantity in the order with the invoice

• Identify and claim missing and damaged copies

• Apply ways of payment

• Perform account tracking and balance

• Describe major elements in descriptive cataloging for print materials

• Identify access points including main entry and added entries

• Identify and verify controlled vocabulary in bibliographic records

• Analyze the content of library materials

• Construct subject headings using Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)

• Demonstrate competency in the structure of indexing terms and related references

• Identify the basic principles of major classification system including the Library of Congress Classification System and the Dewey Decimal Classification System

• Demonstrate competency in constructing classification numbers using Library of Congress Classification

• Identify the basic elements in a MARC (Machine Readable Cataloging) record

• Create basic MARC records using the cataloging module of an automated library system

• Formulate database search strategies

• Search an online bibliographic utility (OCLC)

• Apply methods and procedures for copy cataloging

• Recognize materials that need to be mended and repaired

• Know Interlibrary loans procedures

• Perform database clear-up after weeding

• Distinguish the differences of handling serials and print materials

LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY 122, PUBLIC SERVICES