Associate in Arts in Library Technology (Associates)

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA

The associate degree 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, and practices. Entry-level positions are available in this field as library technical assistants, library assistants, library technicians, and library media technicians. To receive an AA degree in Library Technology, a grade of “C,” or better is required for each major course.


Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Apply knowledge and skills gained through all required courses to perform library technician-level tasks in various types of libraries and settings.

🗸 Identify and differentiate library technician roles and be able to perform the job duties of technicians in a library or information management organization.

🗸 Prepare for employment above the beginning level as paraprofessionals in school, public, special, or academic libraries

Details

Program Type:
Associates
Online Instruction:
No
Program Length:
2 years
K12 CTE Industry Sector:
Information and Communication Technologies
K12 CTE Career Pathway:
Information Support and Services

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