Why study library and information technology?
How long will it take to earn a certificate?

Why study library and information technology?
Whether your passion is children's literature or multimedia, whether you want to be a know-it-all or just want to learn how to find (almost) all the answers, the DVC library and information technology certificate can help you land a job that will make the most of your interests and skills. And if you like using computers, helping people, and multitasking, you will like working in the library & information technology field.

Library technicians have exciting and dynamic careers, working with ever-changing technologies.  Information, the lifeblood of business, education and government, comes in many forms.  Books, newspapers, magazines, the Internet, film and audio recordings, photographs, historical records and government documents are just some of the common forms of information used by a library technician.  Library technicians use computers extensively to help manage all of this information.

Library technicians also work with people, offering assistance to library patrons, clients, students, faculty, and school children in the community.   As a library technician, you may be called upon to teach others how to use the library.   It is important and satisfying work -- connecting people with the information they need.

Libraries are changing rapidly, and library technicians enjoy the exciting challenge of continuously learning new skills to keep pace with changing technologies.

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How long will it take to earn a certificate?
Generally, students take 12-24 months to complete all the courses required for the certificate.  Most courses are taught in the evenings and on Saturdays, and are offered on a rotating basis.  There is not a set sequence, but some courses are offered only every third semester, so it is necessary to plan ahead.  Staff are available to help you plan your program. The course schedule sequence displays the core courses and their offered times.

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