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The Program | Required Courses | Course Descriptions

Libraries and learning resource centers are critical components of the 
information age. Special training is needed in order to organize and 
retrieve information. Out of this need has come the occupational 
area of the library/media technician.

This program provides training in skills, attitudes, and knowledge leading 
to a Library Technical Assistant Certificate which can be applied in many occupational areas including libraries.

In order to earn a certificate, students must achieve a minimum grade of
"C" in each of the program courses. A certificate of achievement will be 
awarded to the student upon successful completion of the program.

Courses required for a Certificate or an A.A. Degree Major:

Group I (Select 3 - 4 units)

Group II (Select 3 units)

                                        Total Units: 27-28

Course Descriptions:

 *CSU indicates course is transferable to California State University system.

LT100 Intro to Libraries & Information Services (3)  
Three hours lecture

This course is an introduction to the philosophy of library service; history and types of libraries; organization and operation of libraries and history of information.  The role of the library/media technician, duties of the 
library/media technician in public services, reference, and technical services 
will also be introduced.  Topics covered include the basic skills necessary for successful library employment including job search, application procedures, 
and the relationship of the LMTA to the Librarian, the library staff, and the community served.  CSU

LT110 Library Operational Skills/Technical Services (3) Three hours lecture

This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of technical services including cataloging and acquisitions.   CSU

LT115 Library Operational Skills/Public Services (3)  
Three hours lecture

This course will prepare the student to provide public service in the circulation area of the library. Students will be introduced to principles and practices of material shelving, interlibrary loan services, circulation of materials, fines, 
patron records, supervision, handling cash, maintaining statistics, and 
building security and emergency procedures. CSU

LT120 Information Sources & Services/Reference (3)  
Three hours lecture

This course prepares the student to provide assistance in reference services. Students will be introduced to principles and practices of the reference
interview, reference materials, database searching, online catalogs, World 
Wide Web searching and evaluation, and bibliographic instruction. (Course Page)   CSU

LT130 Library Media & Technology (3)  
Three hours lecture

Prepares the student to use instructional media in the classroom and library/media center, with emphasis on the role and utilization of computers 
and other technology in education. Topics covered include the utilization of videotapes, graphics, and other projected and non-projected media, operation 
of appropriate equipment, and the production of transparencies, graphics and displays. CSU (Course Page)

LT140 Library Services for Children & Young Adults (3)  
Three hours lecture

Practical use of children's and young adults' materials for readers' advisory, research, and reference service in school library/media centers and public 
library youth services' departments. Current trends, concerns, and 
methodology for youth programming and literature activities will be 
covered.   CSU

LT197 Special Topics/Workshops in Library Technology (0.5-3.0)

Units awarded in topics vary. May be lecture, laboratory, or lecture/laboratory courses such as web searching, database retrieval, etc. Refer to the Class Schedule for topics covered (LT197 Workshops). CSU

See Palomar College Catalog for detailed course descriptions.

Aptitudes Needed:
No special entrance tests are required. Persons interested in the program 
should enjoy learning and providing service to users of information.