Dear Colleague,
For the Fall 2016 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. To search for open courses, go to
http://www.online.commnet.edu/pls/x/bzskfcls.P_CrseSearch. Select Capital CC and select a subject. Classes began on Monday August 29, 2016.
There are still spaces in the following courses. You can register during the add period on Thursday September 1 from 9:00 am-6:00 pm, Friday September 2 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm and Tuesday September 6 from 9 am-6 pm.
Introduction to Reference Services (LIB 104). This course was previously called Basic Information Sources (LTA 105).
Course begins Monday, August 29. Course is listed in the online system under Library Technical Assistant.
Monday 6:30 pm- 9:12 pm.
Faculty: Staff
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 Library Public Services (LIB 101). Course begins Tuesday, August 30.
This course is only offered in Fall semesters. Course is listed in the online course search system under Library Technical Assistant.
Tuesday 6:30 pm- 9:12 pm.
Instructor: Karen DeLoatch
This course prepares the student to work in public service areas, including circulation, interlibrary loan and reference service.
Introduction to Software Applications (CSA 105). This course was previously called Using Microcomputers CIS 105. Course is listed in the online system under Computers- Applications.
Days and Times: Wednesday from 5:30 pm-8:12 pm and Saturday 12:30 pm -3:24 pm are still available.
This course teaches the use of the microcomputer 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. In addition to office productivity tools, this course covers file-management using the Microsoft Windows operating system. Formerly listed as CIS 105, not open to students who have successfully completed CIS 105. Corequisite:
ENG 073 or Eligibility for ENG 101.
Composition (ENG 101). This course was previously called English Composition ENG 101.
Course is listed under English in the online system.
Days and Times: Monday and Wednesday from 5:35 pm-6:56 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am-11:54 am are still available.
Study of writing and the writing process. Students analyze expository essays in multiple genres and prepare writing projects with attention to rhetorical situations for audience and purpose, organization according to genre key features, development using detailed
description, attention to language and conventions, and with support from outside sources using MLA documentation. Students prepare revised writing in final portfolios complete with self-assessment letters. Required for all degree programs; to be completed
within the first 15 credits. This course introduces students to college level writing for academic inquiry about current social issues and may not include literary themes. Prerequisites: a) Qualifying score on placement test; OR b) achievement of a C- or better
in both English 043 and English 073. In unusual situations, the department chair may grant a written waiver of one of the prerequisites to students as they exit either English 013 or ESL 153A.
Classes began on Monday August 29, 2016. Returning students can register online. The Fall registration schedule, including registration dates, tuition, parking, etc., is at
http://www.capitalcc.edu/fall-2016-important-dates-and-deadline.
The 2016-2017 college catalog is at
http://www.capitalcc.edu/2016/04/26/college-catalog-2016-2017. Directions to the college can be found at
http://www.capitalcc.edu/about/directions. Park at the Morgan Street Garage. Bring your parking ticket for validation. All registration activities are on the 2nd floor and the library is located
on the 5th floor. For additional 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
Karen DeLoatch
Head of Library Instruction/LTA Program Coordinator
Capital Community College
950 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: (860) 906-5022
E-Mail:
kdeloatch@ccc.commnet.edu