Library Technician Certificate Program
Today, more than ever, libraries provide a variety of resources to help people of all ages read, learn and connect with resources that are needed for school, work or personal fulfillment. Libraries have become the navigator for exploration in the world of information. Electronic catalogs, on-line databases, and networks provide almost unlimited access to this world.
The COS Library Technician Certificate leads to employment in public school, college or public libraries as library technicians, library media clerks, or library media specialists
Total units required: 17
Classes meet at Educational Resource Services, Tulare County Office of Education, 7000 Doe Ave., Visalia. For directions call 651-3031. For a map, click here.
(Take a minimum
of 12 units among these. Click on
the course to see a description.)
LIBR 201*
Introduction to Libraries
2 units
LIBR 202
Collection
Development
2 units
LIBR 204
School/Children’s Services 3
units
LIBR 206 Public Service/Reference 3 units
* Note: The instructors strongly advise
all students to take LIBR 201 as preparation for the rest of the units.
For a description of each course, click above or go to class
descriptions.
Support courses
2 to 5 units of
the following. Descriptions available from COS
LIBR 101 Library Research Strategies 1 unit
LIBR 102 Internet Information Resources 1 unit
LIBR 103 Evaluating Information 1 unit
and/or the following work experience units:
WEXP 194 Library Work Experience 2 units
WEXP 195 Library Work Experience 3 units
Click here for the instructions for library work experience, fall 2007
Total of all classes must equal 17 units
Schedules:
Group 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 have finished the program!
Group 6 began January 2007. It is a 3 semester program with 5 units per semester. LIBR 201 and LIBR 203 are finished. LIBR 202 and LIBR 204 will be taught fall semester 2007. At this time, no courses are available on line.
For a list of all programs in the United States, including many that offer on-line classes, go to the Council of Library Technicians website http://colt.ucr.edu/
tucolib web page - list of resources for the school librarian.
For help with this page, please contact George Pilling or call 559.730.7349.