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Library and Information Services

If you have a passion for books and you enjoy helping people, consider a career in library services.

Learn how libraries support local communities, K-12 learning, lifelong learning and literacy. Gain skills in all areas of library service including: circulation, cataloging, reference, outreach and archives.

Start your career as a library technician or paraprofessional, or expand your career opportunities if you are already a library staff member.


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What You’ll Learn

  • Students will demonstrate proficiency in standardized library practices and procedures in a range of library service areas: technical services; circulation/access services; and public/reference services
  • Students will comprehend library professional ethics and behaviors
  • Students will articulate the value and role of library services in contemporary society

You and your advisor will use this program map as a starting point to create a personal education plan customized to your needs. We meet you where you are and help you reach your goals.
Need more details? Check out the requirements for the AAS degree in Library and Information Services. Course descriptions and course learning outcomes can be found in our online catalogue.

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Total Credits: 90

First Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
LMLIB 100
Introduction to Library Organizations and Careers
5
LMLIB 115
Library Organization and Collections
5
Choose 5 credit from:
ENGL& 101
English Composition I
5
JOURN 220
Introduction to News Writing
5
Total Credits
 
15

Second Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
LMLIB 116
Circulation Systems and Access Services
5
LMLIB 125
School Libraries and Media Centers
5
Choose 5 credit from:
CMST 121
Job Communication Skills
2 - 5
FYE 105
Student Success
2
HLTH 101
Health and Wellness
3
HLTH 102
Health Enhancement
5
HLTH 104
Stress Management
3
PE 100
Fitness for Life
1
PE 188
Basic Fitness I
2
Total Credits
 
15

Third Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
LMLIB 117
Library Outreach and Services for Diverse Communities
5
LMLIB 135
Children's Literature and Library Services
5
Choose 5 credit from:
MATH 87
Algebra for Math Literacy I
5
MATH& 107
Math in Society
5
Total Credits
 
15

Fourth Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Choose 5 credit from:
CMST 227
Intercultural Communication
5
CMST& 101
Introduction to Communication
5
ICS 120
Multicultural Perspectives in ICS
5
SOC& 101
Introduction to Sociology
5
Choose 5 credit from:
EDUC& 115
Child Development
5
EDUC& 204
Exceptional Child
5
ICS 150
Introduction to Gerontology
5
PSYC& 100
General Psychology
5
PSYC& 200
Lifespan Psychology
5
Choose 5 credit from:
ART& 100
Art Appreciation
5
ENGL& 111
Introduction to Literature
5
FILM 141
Introduction to Film
5
HIST& 136
US History 1
5
MUSC& 105
Music Appreciation
5
POLS& 202
United States Government
5
SPAN& 121
Spanish I
5
Total Credits
 
15

Fifth Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
LMLIB 126
Library Technology and Services for Educational Support
3
LMLIB 220
Technical Services and Cataloging
5
Choose 3 credit from:
CMST 121
Job Communication Skills
2 - 5
FYE 105
Student Success
2
HLTH 101
Health and Wellness
3
HLTH 102
Health Enhancement
5
HLTH 104
Stress Management
3
PE 100
Fitness for Life
1
PE 188
Basic Fitness I
2
Choose 5 credit from:
CMST& 210
Interpersonal Communication
5
ICS 100
Introduction to Integrated Community Services
5
Total Credits
 
16

Sixth Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
LMLIB 222
Reference and Information Services
5
LMLIB 224
Research Topics and Projects in Library Service
3
Choose 5 credit from:
ART& 100
Art Appreciation
5
ENGL& 111
Introduction to Literature
5
FILM 141
Introduction to Film
5
HIST& 136
US History 1
5
MUSC& 105
Music Appreciation
5
POLS& 202
United States Government
5
SPAN& 121
Spanish I
5
Choose 1 credit from:
LMLIB 281
Library Paraprofessional Practicum
1
LMLIB 288
Cooperative Education Work Experience (No Seminar)
1 - 3
Total Credits
 
14

Maximum estimated costs for completing this program

  • Tuition

  • Resident

    $
    10,131

  • Non-Resident

    $
    17,889

  • International

    $
    22,859

  • Books

    $
    1,104

  • Course Fees

    $
    105

  • Institutional Fees

    $
    1,545

  • The amounts listed for tuition and lab & course fees reflects a maximum estimated cost and may be lower based on courses selected.
  • The amount listed for books is a maximum estimated cost based on the price of new textbooks purchased during the previous school year. Costs may be lower based on student choices and availability (used books vs new, rental vs purchase).
  • For more information about costs, visit our page How Much Does It Cost?

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Michaela Beck

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