Library Technology

The Santa Ana College Online Degree Pathway programs offers the following certificates in the field of Library Technology

 

Library Technology: Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)

The certificate curriculum in library technology is designed to successfully prepare students for employment above the beginning clerk level as paraprofessionals in school, public, special, or academic libraries. Course content covers terminology, organization, procedures, standards, practices, and fieldwork. Entry-level positions are available in this field as library technical assistants, library assistants, library technicians and library media technicians. To receive a Certificate in Library Technology, a grade of "C," or better is required for each major course.

1st Semester: Fall Course Number Course Name Units
​First 8 Weeks ​BA 179 ​Introduction to Microsoft Office ​3
16 Weeks LIBR 101 Introduction to Library Technology 3
16 Weeks LIBR 102 Information Sources for Paraprofessionals: Tools and Techniques 3

 

2nd Semester: Spring Course Number Course Name Units
16 Weeks LIBR 110 Technical Services 3
​16 Weeks ​LIBR 122 Public Services ​3

 

3rd Semester: Fall Course Number Course Name Units
16 Weeks LIBR 053 Library Internship 3
16 Weeks LIBR 054 Children's Library Services 3
​Total units: 21