Close | Print
WINTER 2010 Career Planning Guide

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES

Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane Falls Community College
3410 West Fort George Wright Drive
Spokane, WA 99224-5298
http://www.spokanefalls.edu/

Completion Award: AAS, Certificate

Start: Fall, Winter, Spring

Tuition and Fees: http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/iCatalog/Fees.pdf

Additional Costs
Books$100
* Books estimate for total length of program.
PROGRAM WEBSITE: http://www.spokanefalls.edu/librarytech
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 technician education.

Students can enter the program in any quarter; however the recommended course sequence begins fall quarter and library science courses should be taken in sequential 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. 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 gain employment as library support staff or paraprofessionals in libraries.

AAS Educational Paraprofessional School Library Media Technician Emphasis: 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 Goals
  1. Graduates will perform standard library practices and procedures in all types of libraries.
  2. Graduates will engage in excellent customer service and workplace communication skills. 
  3. Graduates will utilize technology and software used in libraries.
  4. Graduates will aquire support staff positions in libraries as entry-level or supervisory level paraprofessionals in libraries.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  Please 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. 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 technicians are population, school and college enrollment growth and expansion of library service. Library technicians 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.

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES
AAS, Certificate: SFCC
Suggested Course of Study WINTER 2010
Consult Adviser/Counselor for Program, Planning and Selection of Electives
AAS
First Quarter
LMLIB100Introduction to Library Organizations and Careers 3
LMLIB115Introduction to Library Organizational Systems 5
Approved Electives 45
Computer Skills Electives 14
17
Second Quarter
LMLIB116Introduction to Circulation Systems and Services  5
LMLIB125School Libraries and Media Centers 5
Communication Skills Electives 25
15
Third Quarter
LMLIB117Access Services, Customer Service and Collection Maintenance 5
LMLIB135Children's Literature and Library Services 5
Communication Skills Electives 25
Computer Skills Electives 12
17
Fourth Quarter
LMLIB210Technical Services I: Acquisitions and Materials Processing 5
Approved Electives 43
Computation Skills Electives 33-5
Computer Skills Electives 14
15-17
Fifth Quarter
LMLIB220Technical Services II: Cataloging  5
Approved Electives 45
Leadership Skills/Human Relations Electives 3-5
13-15
Sixth Quarter
LMLIB222Reference Services and Outreach 5
LMLIB266Cooperative Education Seminar 2
LMLIB267Cooperative Education Work Experience 56
13
90-94 credits are required for the AAS
Certificate
All LMLIB classes offered online
School Library Media Technician
First Quarter
EDUC&204Exceptional Child 65
LMLIB100Introduction to Library Organizations and Careers 3
LMLIB115Introduction to Library Organizational Systems 5
13
Second Quarter
LMLIB125School Libraries and Media Centers 5
LMLIB126School Library Technology and Services for Curriculum Support 3
LMLIB220Technical Services II: Cataloging  5
13
Third Quarter
EDUC252Social/Emotional Development  75
LMLIB135Children's Literature and Library Services 5
LMLIB266Cooperative Education Seminar 2
LMLIB267Cooperative Education Work Experience 3
15
41 credits are required for the Certificate
Communication Skills Electives 2
BT107Business Communications 83
BT108Business Communications 83
BT272Business Correspondence 5
ENGL&101English Composition I 85
ENGL&102Composition II  5
ENGL&235Technical Writing 5
Computation Skills Electives 
ACCT141QuickBooks 3-5
BUS102Math Skills for Business 3
BUS103Basic Business Math and Electronic Calculators  5
MATH090Pre-Algebra 5
MATH099Intermediate Algebra 5
Computer Skills Electives 
BT100Beginning Keyboarding 1
BT101Keyboarding 5
CAPPS102Introduction to Office 1
CAPPS104Beginning Windows Operating System 1
CAPPS110Word 1-8
CAPPS112Excel 1-8
CAPPS114Access 1-8
CAPPS116PowerPoint 1-5
CAPPS120Outlook 2
GENST108Learning for the 21st Century 5
GENST115Internet Issues 2
IS120Business Computer Use 3
IS142Hardware Fundamentals 3
IS143Operating System Fundamentals 2
IS160Internet Fundamentals 1
LMLIB126School Library Technology and Services for Curriculum Support 3
Leadership Skills/Human Relations Electives 
BUS105Principles of Leadership 3
BUS280Human Relations in Business 5
HS136Improving Interpersonal Communication 5
MMGT101Principles of Management 5
MMGT231Human Resource Management 5
PSYC&100General Psychology  5
SOC&101Intro to Sociology 5
1Select courses from Computer Skills Electives for a total of 10 credits.
2Select two or three courses for a total of 10-11 credits in Communication Skills.
3Select one course for a total of 3-5 credits in Computation Skills. Any online MATH course may be substituted.
4Students may select elective courses from an Approved Electives list in order to reach the required program credits. Approved electives include courses in ASL, BT, CAPPS, ECED, EDUC, ENGL& 111, HLTH 174, IS, LMLIB, MGMT 223, SPAN. See department for complete list.
5Students are required to take 6 credits of Cooperative Education Work Experience. Students may take 1-6 credits in any quarter with approval of instructor or take 6 credits in the sixth quarter (198 hours of work experience).
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.

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES
AAS, Certificate: SFCC
Suggested Course of Study WINTER 2010
Consult Advisor/Counselor for Program, Planning and Selection of Electives
6EDUC& 204 may be substituted with EDUC& 202.
7EDUC 252 or any library science (LMLIB) course, CAPPS course or courses approved by instructor, may be taken for a total of 5 credits.
8Students may select ENGL& 101 or BT 107 and 108 for 5-6 credits from Communication Skills.
9Students may select either BT 100 or BT 101.
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.