Fresno City College

1101 University

Fresno, CA 93741

www.fresnocitycollege.edu

Library Technology and Information Program

Donna L. Chandler, Program Liaison

559.442.4600 x8150

donna.chandler@fresnocitycollege.edu

Fall 2010 course offerings

LITEC 51 – Introduction to Library Services – Cynthia MacDonald

LITEC 56 – Information Technology – Salomeh Pourmoghim – New offering!

The Library Technology Program is a real world discipline.  As such, its objectives reflect what the library paraprofessional will be asked to do in the field. This program is completely online and can be completed in 2 years. 

At the completion of the program, the student shall be able to:

• Apply basic knowledge of library principles and practices to their specific library setting
• Understand basic technical service practices currently in use in libraries
• Understand basic public services practices currently in use in libraries
• Understand the purpose of the paraprofessional in all types of libraries.

Associate in Science Degree requirements

Requires completion of the major (22 units) with a 2.0 or better in all required course work.  Additionally requires completion of the associate degree requirements found in the Fresno City College 2008-10 Catalog. Students seeking an associate degree may apply for an evaluation at Admissions and Records after they have completed 30-40 units and are within a year of graduation.

Students interested in an Associate in Science degree are urged to consult a counselor or faculty advisor regarding this program. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of any degree requirements.

Certificate of Achievement requirements

Requires completion of the major (22 units).  All required courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Students interested in a Certificate of Achievement are urged to consult a counselor or faculty advisor regarding this program.

Required Course Work (major - 22 units)

LITEC 51....................Introduction to Library Service.....................................3 units

LITEC 52...................... Library Technical Services ............................................... 3 units
LITEC 54...................... Literature and Services for Youth ...................................... 3 units
LITEC 55...................... Library Public Service ...................................................... 3 units
LITEC 56...................... Information Technology ................................................... 3 units
LITEC 57...................... Reference: Print and Online Sources ................................. 3 units

LIBSKL 2...................... Information and Computer Literacy.................................... 3 units

And one course from the list below:

WKEXP 19................... Occupational Work Experience ...................................... 1-4 units

            BT 23....................... Job Search and Workplace Skills…………………………….3  units