Dear Colleague,
For the Spring 2012 semester, Capital Community College, located in Hartford, Connecticut is offering the following courses as part of its Library Technical Assistant Program. Courses can be taken for professional development as well as enrolling in the
certificate or degree program. Directions concerning searching for courses can be found on page 2 of the college’s enrollment guide at
http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/docs/2013enrollmentguide.pdf.
Introduction to Reference Services (LIB 104). This course was previously called Basic Information Sources (LTA 105).
Course begins on Monday January 28.
Monday 7:00 pm-9:42 pm.
Faculty: Karen DeLoatch
This course prepares students to work in a library’s reference department, assisting patrons seeking information. An overview of on-line and print resources and reference interview techniques are included.
Introduction to Cataloging and Technical Services (LIB 102). Formerly listed as LTA 102.
This course is only offered in the Spring semesters. Course begins on Tuesday January 22.
Tuesday 7:00 pm-9:42
Faculty: Karen DeLoatch
This course prepares the student to function as technical assistants in cataloging, acquisitions, processing, materials preservation and serials control. Emphasis on automation related to the Technical Services area.
Supervised Field Placement (LIB 202).
Day and Time: TBA
Faculty: Karen DeLoatch
This course is a supervised on-the-job experience in a public, academic, school or special library that will reinforce knowledge acquired in the classroom. Prerequisite: 4 library courses and permission of the LTA Program Coordinator.
Web Design and Development (CST 150). This course was previously called Electronic Publishing for the World Wide Web CIS 150.
Course begins on Wednesday January 23.
Days and Times:. Monday and Wednesday 10:05 am-11:25 am.
Students will learn to create HTML documents, format text, add graphics and multimedia to web pages and create online forms. Students also learn how to work with tables, control page layouts, design web pages and scripting for HTML. Emphasis is hands on practice
designed to produce a working HTML coded home page with features such as links, images, color and text.
Introduction to Software Applications (CSA 105). This course was previously called Using Microcomputers CIS 105.
Day and Time: Day, evening and Saturday sessions are offered.
This course teaches the use of microcomputers as an office productivity tool. It covers creating and editing word processing documents, spreadsheets and computerized visual presentations. Currently, the Microsoft Office software products Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
are being taught in depth. Besides office productivity tools, this course covers file management using the Microsoft Windows operating system.
Composition (ENG 101). This course was previously called English Composition ENG 101.
Day and Time: Day, evening and Saturday sessions are offered. It is also offered online.
This course covers the study of writing and the writing process. Students analyze expository and/or literary works and prepare essays with attention to unity, organization, support and development.
Prerequisite: (a) Level III scores on both writing and reading placement tests; or (b) successful completion of English 043.
Classes begin on January 22 , 2013. Returning students can register online. Walk in registration hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 am-5 pm, Tuesday from 9 am- 6 pm and Friday from 9 am-3 pm. The Spring 2013 college enrollment guide is at
http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/docs/2013enrollmentguide.pdf. Page 5 gives tuition costs. The 2012-2013 college catalog is at
http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/docs/CatalogWEB2012_2013.pdf. Directions to the college and parking information can be found at
http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/parking.htm. All registration activities are on the 2nd floor and the library is located on the 5th floor. For registration information, please call the Registrar’s
office at 860-906-5140. If you need course and program information, please call or e-mail me. I hope to see you in the new semester.
Thank you.
Karen DeLoatch
Head of Library Instruction/LTA Program Coordinator
Capital Community College
950 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: (860) 906-5022
Fax: (860) 906-5255
E-Mail:
kdeloatch@ccc.commnet.edu