Library and Information Technology

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Organize, manage, and share knowledge with a career in information tech.

What You’ll Learn

Students enrolled in the Library and Information Technology degree program will develop professional skills that prepare them to work in a library setting in a number of different areas. The program covers all main types of library work including public services functions, such as circulation and reference, and technical services functions, such as cataloging and collection development. Classes in the program have a heavy emphasis on the technology and technical skills necessary to successfully work in modern libraries, including database searching, online public access catalogs, assisting technology, social media, apps, and more. Note: all classes are online; a work-based learning experience is required and can be done at a library local to the student.

Length: 4 Semesters (Full-time), Variable (Part-time)

Credits to Graduate: 66

Locations: Online

Curriculum Guide

Students enrolled in the Library and Information Technology diploma will get an overview of the main aspects of library work including circulation, reference, cataloging, and collection development. Less intensive than the degree program, the diploma is for people who want an introduction to the career without the time requirement of the degree. Note: all classes are online; a work-based learning experience is required and can be done at a library local to the student.

Length: 2 Semesters (Full-time), Variable (Part-time)

Credits to Graduate: 19

Locations: Online

Curriculum Guide

Students enrolled in the Library Cataloging certificate will get an overview of library cataloging rules and processes, which will prepare them to work as a cataloger in any number of libraries.

Length: 2 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 12

Locations: Online

Curriculum Guide

Students enrolled in the Library Programs certificate will get an overview of planning and executing library programs, such as children’s reading programs, adult programs, teen programs, and more.

Length: 2 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 12

Locations: Online

Curriculum Guide

Students enrolled in the Library Public Services certificate program will get an overview of all of the different public services jobs in a library, including circulation and reference.

Length: 2 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 12

Locations: Online

Curriculum Guide

Students enrolled in the Library Technical Services certificate will get an overview of all of the different technical services jobs in a library, including cataloging, collection development, and database management.

Length: 2 or 3 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 18

Locations: Online

Curriculum Guide

Students enrolled in the Library Basics certificate will get a basic overview of what is involved in working in libraries.

Length: 2 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 12

Locations: Online

Curriculum Guide

Students enrolled in the Library Management certificate are generally experienced library professionals who want to move into management positions and would like an overview of management techniques specific to library work.

Length: 2 or 3 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 18

Locations: Online

Curriculum Guide

ALA Approved

The American Library Association has approved CCCC’s Library and Information Technology program for their Library Support Staff Certification program.

Fully Online

We are a fully online program in Library and Information Technology.

Hands-On Training

Work-based learning experiences give students the opportunity to get real world library experience while studying for their degree.

Library and Information Technology

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ALA Approved

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