Library Technology Certificate Program

Fall 2015 Course Offerings

Our Program is Accredited by the American Library Association - Library Support Staff Certification Program (ALA-LSSCP)

Introduction to Technical Services-- LIB K123

Offered Thursday Evenings   6:30-9:15 p.m.

Professor Hali Keeler, MLS, MA

Introduction to Technical Services is designed to provide students with an understanding of the use of bibliographic tools, the skills to use them appropriately, and a basic knowledge of the workflow in a library technical services department.  Students will also learn important strategies used in libraries to manage print and media collections.  This course is a prerequisite for Cataloging and Classification-- LIB K116 which will be offered in Spring 2016.

Introduction to Reference Services-- LIB K104 ---ONLINE

Professor Marie Shaw, Ed.D.

Introduction to Reference Services Online is designed to familiarize students with the use of general and specialized reference procedures, services, and resources for all types of libraries.  Online instruction and activities will teach students how to conduct effective reference interviews, analyze patrons’ requests, and find the best answers in both digital and print materials.   Students will identify, locate, and evaluate the quality, currency, and authority of a wide variety of reference sources.   This course covers reference services for children and adults in public, school and academic libraries.

Register online at Three Rivers Community College   http://www.trcc.commnet.edu/ and click “Register for Classes”

For information about the Library Technology program, contact Dr. Marie C. Shaw

MShaw@trcc.commnet.edu    860-215-9520 or 860-449-4411