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| Course Descriptions |
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| LIB 062 - Care and Repair of Library Materials |
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| Units : | 1 Unit | | Basic, hands-on instruction in the binding, repair, and care of printed library materials. |
| LIB 069 - Library Automation for Library Technicians |
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| Units : | 2 Unit | | Introduction to the application and integration of computer systems in libraries. Students will be exposed to a variety of computer applications including online public access catalogs and automated circulation and cataloging systems. In addition, students will gain entry-level proficiency in utilizing compact disc technology and in conducting online database searches. (NOTE: Any other hands-on college level computer course will also meet this requirement.) |
| LIB 110 - Information Literacy |
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| Units : | 1 Unit | | An introduction to the skills needed to effectively access library and online information sources, to critically evaluate the information retrieved, and to practice ethical behavior in regard to information technology. (NOTE: LIB 110 can apply toward the 18-unit major in Library Science for a two-year Associate Degree, but it is not a requirement for the one-year Library Technology Certificate.) |
| LIB 064 - Introduction to Libraries for Library Technicians |
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| Units : | 1 Unit | | Introduction to the philosophy of library service; the history and types of libraries; the relationship of a library to the community it serves; the organizational structure of libraries; the role of the Library Technician; and the development of workplace attitude. |
| LIB 065 - Public Services for Library Technicians |
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| Units : | 3 Unit | | An introduction to library circulation systems; customer service skills; bibliographic instruction; inter-library loan procedures; shelf maintenance; image in public service; handling of problem patrons; and basic reference skills, including a review of standard print and computer-based reference sources and their usage. |
| LIB 066 - Acquisitions for Library Technicians |
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| Units : | 3 Unit | | Introduction to the publishing industry; principles of collection development; bibliographic searching; acquisitions tools and techniques; accounting and budgeting procedures; an overview of ordering, receiving and claiming procedures; and weeding procedures. |
| LIB 067 - Library Technical Services |
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| Units : | 3 Unit | | Introduction to descriptive and subject cataloging; classification of materials using the Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress systems; preparation of catalog cards and computer database records; and use of electronic bibliographic utilities. |
| LIB 068 - Library Media Services |
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| Units : | 2 Unit | | Provides an overview of a wide variety of media services within a library setting, ranging from the more traditional formats of film and video to the more recent compact disc technologies, digital audio, digitized video, telecommunications, and hypermedia. |
| LIB 198 - Library Work Experience |
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| Units : | 1-4 Unit | | Supervised work experience, 5 -- 20 hours per week. (NOTE: This course may be waived if the student has been a full-time library employee for at least a year.) |
| ENGL 055 - Children's Literature (or any other literature course) |
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| Units : | 3 Unit | | Children's literature or any other college-level literature course will meet this certificate requirement. |
| CIT 010 - Beginning Keyboarding |
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| Units : | 3 Unit | | Fundamentals of keyboarding, including operation of a standard keyboard by touch. Use of speed and accuracy drills designed to develop a keyboarding speed of 30 words per minute. (NOTE: This course may be waived if the student can pass a typing test and/or provide proof from his/her employer that he/she has demonstrated the ability to type at least 30 words per minute for five minutes.) |
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