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Program Description
Online AAS Degree: The Library Technician program offers
an online AAS degree and an online certificate for library support staff and
paraprofessionals who wish to start their career as a library staff member or who wish to
further their career development. Students are trained to work in all areas of library
service. The program gives students exposure to a broad range of theory and practice
common in most libraries. The program at SFCC is approved by the Western Council of State
Libraries and follows the American Library Association guidelines for library technician
education.
Students can enter the program in any quarter. The recommended course sequence begins
with the fall quarter and library science courses must be taken in order to complete the
program as listed in the career planning guide. Library science classes are online
classes. Electives for the AAS degree program can be taken online or in a traditional classroom.
Students engage in online learning and are required to take work experience/internship classes
to reinforce hands-on training. Very few of the library science classes require students to
purchase textbooks.
Online Certificate: This three quarter certificate program targets persons interested in
working in K-12 library settings who do not wish to pursue an AAS degree. Graduates of this
program gain employment as library support staff or paraprofessionals in libraries.
AAS Educational Paraprofessional School Library Media Technician Emphasis: This degree
program can seek employment as paraprofessionals in the classroom or as K-12 library staff.
Consult the Education Paraprofessional, Special Education career planning
guide for more information.
Program Goals
- Perform standard library practices and procedures in all types of libraries.
- Engage in excellent customer service and workplace communication skills.
- Utilize technology and software used in libraries.
- Aquire support staff positions in libraries as entry-level or supervisory level
paraprofessionals in libraries.
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