Welcome to the
Library & Information Services program website!
Thank you for
your interest in the Library & Information Services program.
Library and Information Services (L&IS) graduates work in libraries in communities,
schools, colleges, universities, government and non-profit agencies and private industry performing a wide
variety of library duties and services including children's programming, cataloging, customer service and
research assistance. L&IS graduates work in roles such as library technician, library assistant,
library paraprofessional, and library or media aide.
L&IS graduates usually work under the direction of professional librarians, in a wide
variety of roles and responsibilities, such as:
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Staffing customer service points
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Creating records for library catalogs
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Processing library materials for the collection
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Instructing patrons in the use of the library's catalog
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Assisting patrons in locating materials
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Circulating library materials and handling overdue processes
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Maintaining patron records
Careers in library and information services demand a strong customer service mindset,
a high degree of comfort with computers, solid organizational skills, and a keen attention to detail.
Program Options
Choose the Library & Information Services program that is right for your career
goals.
Associate of Applied Science
Graduates will learn specific job skills as well as communication
skills, computational skills, applied sciences, computer literacy,
human relations and social science. The AAS can be completed in two
years with full-time attendance.
Certificate
Certificate programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills
required for entry-level employment. A certificate can be completed
in four or more quarters of full-time attendance.
Technical transfer degrees
Some four-year colleges and universities accept certain technical
degrees. Find out more about professional-technical transfer degree
options at
http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu/public/y_transfer.aspx or contact the
Highline Advising Center.
Apprentice program
Those already employed in a library should inquire about the
apprentice discount.
K-12 library endorsements
Teachers may be able to use program courses toward a library/media
endorsement.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available, including student-funded and
association-funded WLA and WALE conference scholarships.
Apprenticeship discounts are also available for library employees.
Contact the department coordinator for more information.
Questions?
Email the Coordinator
or see the contact information
Last updated:
June 24, 2008
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