L100 INTRODUCTION TO A CAREER IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES    1 Unit
An introduction to the dynamic field of library and information studies for paraprofessionals. This course offers an exploration of the various types of libraries and information centers, the skills necessary for a successful career in the field, and the job opportunities in libraries and information centers.

L103 ACCESS TO LIBRARY MATERIALS    2 Units
This course will provide training and skills in library procedures for providing access to library materials; circulation, reserves, special collections, serials, media, interlibrary loan, and security issues.

L104 CATALOGING FOR PARAPROFESSIONALS    3 Units
An introductory course on library procedures for description and organization of print and non-print materials for either manual or automated catalogs. Intended for library assistants and those interested in working in this field.

L105 REFERENCE FOR PARAPROFESSIONALS: TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES     3 Units
An introduction to the basic tools employed in the conduct of reference work in public, school and academic libraries and to the tools used to assist library patrons in finding information and/or books and other library materials.

L108 ACQUISITION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS    1 Unit
Library practices dealing with ordering and receiving materials. Covers use of automation in these areas.

LS121 INFORMATION COMPETENCY AND RESEARCH SKILLS    1 Unit
This course teaches the research strategies and skills for successfully finding, retrieving, evaluating and using information in all formats.  It combines library skills, research methods, and information technology literacy.  Coursework includes the ethical and legal aspects of information use and the critical thinking skills necessary for successful college research.

COOP170 or 170A OCCUPATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY    2 Units
Prerequisite: Completion of L100, L104, and L108 or approval of instructor.

Units from required courses: 13

Units from elective courses: 6 

TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT: 19

Certificate of Achievement - Library and Information Technology

To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a "C" grade or better and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5.  Required classes are available online, in the evening and some are offered in the day.  Other electives and course substitutions not listed below are possible with department chairperson approval.
 

Required courses		Units
L 100	Introduction to a Career in Library and Information Technology	1
L 103	Access to Library Materials	2
L 104	Cataloguing for Paraprofessionals	3
L 105	Reference and Research Services: Tools and Techniques	3
L 108	Acquisition of Library Materials	1
LS 121	Information Competency and Research Skills	1
Plus at least 2 units from:
COOP 170	Occupational Work Experience Education	1-4
COOP 170A	Internship in Occupational Work Experience Education	1-4
Plus at least 2-6 units from:
ENGL 177	Children’s Literature	3
L 109	Delivering Library Service: Issues, Theory and Techniques	2
L 111	Storytelling	2
L 112	Internet Skills for Library Personnel	1
L 114	Developing Web Pages for Library Information	2
L 150	Topics in Library and Information Technology	0.3-4
LS 130	Internet and On-line Research	1
LS 150	Topics in Library Studies	0.3-4
Plus at least 0-6 units from:
ARTDM 100	Introduction to Multimedia Workstations	1
ARTDM 110	Digital Imaging Process and Technique I	1.5
ARTDM 171	Web Design	3
BUSMG 121	Practices and Concepts of Supervision	3
COMSC 095	WWW Publishing with HTML	1
COMSC 096	Advanced WWW Publishing	1
COMSC 100	Introduction to Computers and Information Systems	3
COOP 170	Occupational Work Experience Education	1-4
COOP 170A	Internship in Occupational Work Experience Education	1-4
Total units required		19

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT REQUIREMENTS (printer friendly)

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COURSE SCHEDULE SEQUENCE

To assist students in planning their schedules, Diablo Valley College has prepared a list of required courses to be offered each semester. This list is subject to change due to fiscal constraints and availability of staff and/or facilities, but it should help you in planning your schedule. In addition to these required courses you must complete six units of elective courses. By scheduling your classes according to this course sequencing guide, you will be able to finish the major requirements/certificate of achievement in two years or less depending on the number of units you take each semester. Verify offerings with program faculty, counselors and the online schedule of classes.

Library and information technology course sequence
X = semester offered
recommended sequence
		units	fall	spring	summer
L 100	1st semester	1			X
L 103	2nd semester	2	X
L 104	2nd semester	3	X
L 105	3rd semester	3		X
L 108	3rd semester	1		X
LS 121	1st semester	1	X	X	X
COOP 170 or COOP 170A
	3rd semester	2-4	X	X	X
Elective coursework
	2nd-4th semester	1-4	X	X	X

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