As information streams into our lives from multiple sources, it is the job of library technicians to help manage this vast collection of recorded knowledge, enabling people to find the information they need. A graduate of the library and information technology (LIT) program is well prepared for employment in a library or information center.

Information is the lifeblood of business, education, and government. Our program offers occupational work experience and classes that give students an in-depth understanding of information organization and retrieval, along with the training needed to enter the world of library and information technology.

Click on the links at left for more about our program.

For more information on career possibilities in the library field, check out the following resources:

librarycareers.org

America's Career InfoNet
      Library Assistant occupational profile
      Library Technician occupational profile

California Occupational Guide
      Library Assistant
      Library Technician

Occupational Information Network
       Library Assistant Report
     Library Technician Report

Occupational Outlook Handbook
       Library Assistant, Clerical
       Library Technician

Skills library workers may be expected to have:
       Core Competencies - California Library Association
       LTA Competencies - Connecticut Library Association
       Technology Core Competencies for library workers

Career Video Clips:
       Library Assistant/Technician - American Career InfoNet
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       Library Media Specialist  -  Center for Digital Literacy & 
       Syracuse School of Information Science