This associate in science degree in library and information technology prepares students for employment in the dynamic field of library and information services. The skills learned in this program may be used in public, school, academic, and corporate libraries, as well as in other positions requiring information management skills. If you like working with people, books and information, consider a career in library and information technology.
To earn the degree, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a "C" grade or better and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or better in the coursework required for the major. Required classes are available online, in the evening, and some are offered in the day. Certain courses may satisfy both a major and a DVC general education requirement; however the units are only counted once. Other electives and course substitutions not listed below are possible with department chairperson approval.
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Required courses |
Units |
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General Education Requirements |
26-38 |
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Major Requirements |
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L 100 |
Introduction to a Career in Library and Information Technology |
1 |
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L 103 |
Access to Library Materials |
2 |
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L 104 |
Cataloguing for Paraprofessionals |
3 |
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L 105 |
Reference and Research Services: Tools and Techniques |
3 |
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L 108 |
Acquisition of Library Materials |
1 |
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LS 121 |
Information Literacy and Research Skills |
1 |
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Plus at least 2 units from: |
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COOP 170 |
Occupational Work Experience Education |
1-4 |
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COOP 170A |
Internship in Occupational Work Experience Education |
1-4 |
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Plus at least 2-6 units from: |
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ENGL 177 |
Children’s Literature |
3 |
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L 109 |
Delivering Library Service: Issues, Theory and Techniques |
2 |
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L 111 |
Storytelling |
2 |
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L 112 |
Internet Skills for Library Personnel |
1 |
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L 114 |
Developing Web Pages for Library Information |
2 |
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L 150 |
Topics in Library and Information Technology |
0.3-4 |
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LS 130 |
Internet and On-line Research |
1 |
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LS 150 |
Topics in Library Studies |
0.3-4 |
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Plus at least 0-6 units from: |
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ARTDM 100 |
Introduction to Multimedia Workstations |
1 |
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ARTDM 110 |
Digital Imaging Process and Technique I |
1.5 |
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ARTDM 171 |
Web Design |
3 |
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BUSMG 121 |
Practices and Concepts of Supervision |
3 |
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COMSC 100 |
Introduction to Computers and Information Systems |
3 |
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COOP 170 |
Occupational Work Experience Education |
1-4 |
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COOP 170A |
Internship in Occupational Work Experience Education |
1-4 |
| Total units for the major
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19
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Electives: units from a selection of degree applicable courses |
6-14 |
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| Total units for the degree
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60
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