Library and Information Services

Winter 2019

Enrollment:

Fall, Winter, Spring

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

View the program website

Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$100-200
Misc. Fees*$30
* Books estimate for total length of program, AAS degree only.

Program Description

The Library and Information Services program offers an online AAS degree and an online certificate for library support staff and paraprofessionals who wish to start their career as a library staff member or who wish to further their career development.

Students are trained to work in all areas of library service. The program gives students exposure to a broad range of theory and practice common in most libraries. The program at SFCC follows the American Library Association guidelines for library support staff.

Students can enter the program in any quarter; however, the recommended, but not required course sequence begins fall quarter in order to complete the program as listed in the career planning guide.

Library science classes are online classes. Electives for the AAS degree program can be taken online or in a traditional classroom. Students engage in online learning and are required to take work experience/internship classes to reinforce hands-on training. The LMLIB 288 COOP Education Work Experience class is a critical component of the degree program as it provides hand on training to reinforce classroom instruction. This class may be taken more than once during fall, winter or spring quarter. Very few of the library science classes require students to purchase textbooks.

The three quarter online certificate program targets persons interested in working in K-12 library settings who do not wish to pursue an AAS degree. Graduates of this program may gain employment as library support staff or paraprofessionals in libraries.

The AAS Educational Paraprofessional School Library Media Technician Emphasis Degree: Students in this degree program can seek employment as paraprofessionals in the classroom or as K-12 library staff. Consult the Education Paraprofessional, Special Education career planning guide for more information.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. 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.
2. Students will be able to comprehend library professional ethics and behaviors.
3. Students will articulate the value and role of library services in contemporary society.

For more information, contact Spokane Falls Community College Counseling Center (509) 533-3525; or the Program Instructor (509) 533-3809.

Career Opportunities

The number of library staff positions is expected to remain constant nationwide, but will vary widely based on location. More positions are likely to be available in large public, college and university libraries. However, placement opportunities also exist in smaller libraries such as school, rural and special libraries.
Factors influencing the demand for library paraprofessionals are population, school and college enrollment growth and expansion of library service. Library support staff are performing many of the routine tasks formerly done by the professional staff. In addition to openings created by growth, library technicians will be needed annually to replace those who retire or transfer to other fields.

AAS - SFCC

Offered at Locations:  Online Learning, Spokane Falls Community College

First Quarter

LMLIB100Introduction to Library Organizations and Careers 3
LMLIB115Introduction to Library Organizational Systems 5
Communication Skills Electives 35
13

Second Quarter

LMLIB116Introduction to Circulation Systems and Services 5
LMLIB125School Libraries and Media Centers 5
Approved Electives 13
Computer Skills Electives 22
15

Third Quarter

LMLIB117Access and Outreach Services 5
LMLIB135Children's Literature and Library Services 5
Communication Skills Electives 35
Computer Skills Electives 22
17

Fourth Quarter

EDUC&115Child Development 75
Computation Skills Electives 45
Computer Skills Electives 23
13

Fifth Quarter

LMLIB126Library Technology and Services for Educational Support 3
LMLIB220Technical Services II: Cataloging 5
Approved Electives 13
Leadership Skills/Human Relations Electives 5
16

Sixth Quarter

LMLIB222Reference and Information Services  5
LMLIB224Research Topics and Projects in Library Service 53
LMLIB281Library Paraprofessional Practicum 3
Approved Electives 15
16
90 credits are required for the AAS

Communication Skills Electives 

BT   107Business Communications 5
BT   272Business Correspondence 5
CMST&101Introduction to Communication 5
ENGL&101English Composition I 5
ENGL&102Composition II 5
ENGL&235Technical Writing 5

Computation Skills Electives 

ACCT 140QuickBooks 5
BUS  123Practical Business Math Applications 5
MATH&107Math in Society 5

Computer Skills Electives 

BT   101Keyboarding 5
CAPPS102Introduction to Office 1
CAPPS141Word I 2
CAPPS151Excel I 2
CAPPS161Access I 2
CAPPS171PowerPoint I 2
CAPPS180Outlook 2
GENST108Learning for the 21st Century 5
IS   120Business Computer Use 3
IS   160Internet Fundamentals 1
MMGT 125Social Media Marketing 5

Leadership Skills/Human Relations Electives 

BUS  280Human Relations in Business 5
CMST&210Interpersonal Communication 5
HS   136Improving Interpersonal Communication 5
MMGT 101Principles of Management 5
MMGT 231Human Resource Management 5
PSYC&100General Psychology 5
SOC& 101Intro to Sociology 5
1Students may select elective courses from an Approved Electives list in order to reach the minimum required program credits. Approved electives include courses in ASL, BT, CAPPS, ECED, EDUC, ENGL& 111, HLTH 174, IS, LMLIB, MMGT 223, SPAN. See department for complete list.
2Select courses from Computer Skills Electives for a total of 7 credits.
3Select two courses for a total of 10 credits in Communication Skills.
4Select one course for a total of 5 credits in Computation Skills. Any online MATH course may be substituted.
5Or students may substitute BT 160 Job Preparation Techniques. LMLIB 224 requires instructor permission targeting students currently working in libraries. BT 160 targets students not currently working in libraries.
6Students are required to take 3 credits of LMLIB 281 by the 6th quarter or in any other quarter with instructor permission.
7Students can substitute EDUC& 204 Exceptional Child OR PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.