All classes meet at The Tulare County Office of Education, Doe Avenue site. Here is a map.

Do not purchase a textbook for these classes. You will be notified of the book needed at the first class.

Fall 2006 College of the Sequoias Library Technology Certificate Classes

Library 201 – Introduction to Libraries

An introduction to the exciting field of library science, including the philosophy of library service, the history and types of libraries, organization and operation of libraries, and the role of the Library Media Technician. Basic skills necessary for employment in any type of library will be covered. Click here for the course syllabus and outline. Offered Spring 2007

Library 203 – Technical Services

This 3-unit class covers current practices in cataloging, classification, and processing of library materials. The Dewey Decimal System and Sears Subject headings will be emphasized, but Library of Congress systems will also be discussed. Filing rules and book repair will also be covered. Click here to open a copy of the class syllabus, schedule, and assignment sheet. Offered Spring 2007

Spring 2007 College of the Sequoias Library Technology Certificate Classes

Library 202 – Collection Development

This 2-unit class covers an introduction to the publishing industry, the principles of collection development, bibliographic searching, accounting and budgeting, an overview of ordering, receiving, and claiming procedures, and weeding the library collection. Selecting books, magazines, and media will be discussed. Click here to view the course syllabus and outline. Offered Fall 2007

Library 204 – School/Children’s Services

This 3-unit class covers practical use of books and media in library media centers, booktalking, storytelling, reading incentives, curricular tie-ins, and collaboration with teachers. Click here to open a copy of the class syllabus, schedule, and assignment sheet. Offered Fall 2007

Fall 2007 College of the Sequoias Library Technology Certificate Classes

Library 205 – Media Services

This 2-unit class provides an overview of a wide variety of media within a library including the Internet, compact disc, telecommunications, video, and hypermedia. In addition, intellectual freedom, censorship, privacy, and copyright issues as they apply to media will be presented. Begins Tuesday, August 20. Click here for tentative syllabus and assignment sheet. Offered Spring 2008

Library 206 – Public Service/Reference

This 3-unit class covers library circulation systems, standard print and computer reference skills, costumer service skills (including handling problem patrons), bibliographic skills, interlibrary loan procedures, supervision of pages and volunteers, and library promotion. Click here for tentative syllabus and assignment sheet. Offered Spring 2008

Additional Classes Required

In addition to the 12-15 units taken in the regular classes, students must take enough units to fulfill 17 units from other LIBR classes at COS or Library Work Experience 193-195. These classes are approved to fulfill this requirement:

Other classes, taken at COS or at other institutions, must be approved by James Tucker, COS Librarian.