Field Work
Students are placed in public, special, school and academic libraries for an internship period during the last semester.
About Glendale Community College
Glendale Community College is fully accredited by the North Central Association as a unit of the
Maricopa Community College District. It is a state/county supported community college governed by the MCCD Board of Directors. University parallel and semi-professional curriculums are offered. Classses are scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 9:40 p.m. weekdays. A full summer program is available.
Financial Aid
Financial assistance to students at Glendale Community College consts of scholarships, grants, loans and employment. Eligibility for scholarship assistance is based on academic promise and need. Eligibility for loans, grants and part-time employment is based primarily on need. For information on financial aid call or write:
Dr. Lange
Financial Aids/Glendale Community College
934·2211 ext. 334
Glendale Community College 6000 West Olive Avenue Glendale, Arizona 85302
The Maricopa Community Colleges abide by all state and federal non-discrimination and equal opportunity requirements. Instructional Materials Center Graphics
Library Technology
Glendale
Community
College
About The Program
Glendale Commuity College offers a two-year curriculum leading to an Associate of Applied Science Degree with specialization as a Library Technician.
The program is designed for persons who wish to enter the field of library work at the level below the five-year professionaL
The library technician program consists of a structured balance of general education courses, of courses from related disciplines and of library science courses which prepare the graduate for paraprofessional responsibilities in library work.
The Library Technician
Assists the professional librarian and, in certain instances, supervises the non-professional staff. He/she works with people, books, audio-visual materials and general office procedures.
Areas of curriculum and service include:
Public Services
Reference Assistance
Circulation of materials and equipment
Public Relations
Technical Services
Ordering/receiving
Library/Media records
Cataloging
Serials
Media Services
Basic production skills
Scheduling
Displays and exhibits
Specialized Courses for the
Library Technician
• Introduction To Library Services For Technicians (LT 10!)
• Library Resources For Technicians (LT 1 03)
• Media Center Procedures & Equipment (LT 104)
• Technical Services I (L T 1 06)
• Media Production (L T 204)
• Technical Services II (L T 206)
• Circulation And Public Service Procedures (LT 208)
• Library Internship (L T 211)
Recommended Electives: ED 221, EN or ED 291.
Students must take intermediate typing or pass a
test to show competency as prerequisite to L T 206.
Library Technician
Associate of
Applied Science Degree
Tentative Program
Freshman Year
First Semester Credit
EN 101 Freshman English 3
L T 101 lntro. to Library Services for Technicians 3
L T 106 Technical Services I 3
Behavioral, Cultural, Social or Qualitative Science 3-4
Elective 3
Total 15-16
Second Semester Credit
EN 102 Freshman English 3
LT 103 Library Resources for Technicians 3
L T 104 Media Center Procedures and Equipment 2
Behavioral, Cultural, Social or Quantitative Science 3-4
Humanities Elective 3-4
Total 14-16
Sophomore Year
First Semester
L T 206 Technical Services II
L T 208 Circulation and Public Service Procedures
Behavioral, Cultural, Social or Quantitative Science
Humanities Elective
Elective
Total
Second Semester
L T 204 Media Production
L T 211 Library Internship
Behavioral, Cultural, Social or Quantitative Science
Electives or AAS/AA Requirements
Total
Credit
2
3
3-4
3-4
3
16-18
Credit
2
4
3-4
6-7
15-16
