Library technicians have exciting and dynamic careers working with ever-changing technologies. As information streams into our lives from multiple sources, it is the job of a library technician to help manage this vast collection of recorded knowledge, enabling people to find the information they need.
The DVC Library Technology Program will give you an in-depth understanding of information organization and retrieval, hands-on experience in a library or information center, and prepare you for a rewarding career as a library technician.
Library technicians work with a wide variety of people such as, clients, students, faculty, and children in the community. A Diablo Valley College graduate of the library technology program is well prepared for employment in a library or information center. Libraries can be found in:
If you enjoy helping people, and are interested in information research, retrieval and management, consider a career in library technology!
Watch this short video to find out if a career in library technology might be right for you.
Our Library Technology Program offers:
For more information on possible career options, please visit library technology job announcements, Career Center, schedule an appointment with a counselor, or contact the program coordinator. Please note that you cannot meet with a counselor or staff member until you are enrolled at DVC.
What kind of jobs will I be qualified for after completing the program?
Some of the various job titles include: library technician, library assistant, instructional media assistant, information specialist, digitization technician, and library media specialist. Explore local job announcements.
What is the salary range for jobs in this field?
Bay Area salaries range between $30,000 to $50,000, depending on type of employment:
What transferrable skills will I have gained after completing the program?
The most recent labor market information predicts an over 20% increase in library technician positions from 2015 through 2021. Between January 2015 and November 2017 over 1,900 unique job postings were announced for hiring. See the most recent Labor Market Information report.
LT-101 - Foundations of Library and Information Services (3 units)
Saturdays, 9:30 - 11:50 am, September 15 - December 8
An introduction to the missions, services, operations, and staffing of libraries and information centers, this class teaches the tools and terminology of library services, the library technician’s role in the delivery of services, and strategies for successful career development are emphasized. The course also explores current issues and trends, as well as the relationship of libraries to the communities and populations they serve.
Instructor: Emily Bergfeld, Librarian, Alameda County Law Library and Adjunct Faculty Librarian, Diablo Valley College
LT-105 - Reference and Research Services: Tools and Techniques (3 units)
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:50 pm, September 4 - November 20
This course studies and practices the use of print and online information resources found in all types of libraries, and the effective reference service skills to assist library users in a variety of settings.
Instructor: Amelie Brown, Adjunct Faculty Librarian, Diablo Valley College
LT-111 - Storytelling (2 units)
Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:50 pm, September 6 - November 15
An introduction to storytelling designed to develop skills as storytellers in the
library, classroom, home, and other settings. The class will survey various types
and formats of storytelling and provide practical experience in presenting and evaluating
stories.
Instructor, Adjunct Faculty Librarian, Contra Costa College and City College, San
Francisco
Register today via the Insite Portal. If you're just starting take the steps to enroll. Contact the program coordinator, Andy Kivel for advising or schedule an appointment with a college counselor.
Diablo Valley College’s library technology faculty and staff are dedicated to helping you succeed through every step of the program.
Partial list of current facultyBy John Sasaki, For Oakland Unified School District
Twelve OUSD library clerks who support at least fifteen different schools are now officially Library Technicians after graduating from an intensive program at Diablo Valley College. The program is designed to elevate the skills and qualifications of clerical library staff and provide a District-sponsored career ladder. Read more...
Program lead: | Tamar Kirschner |
Telephone: | 925-969-2598 |
Email: | tkirschner@dvc.edu |
Office location: | L-312 Campus map |