Dear Colleague,

For the Fall 2017 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 begin on Tuesday August 29, 2017.

Introduction to Reference Services (LIB 104). This course was previously called Basic Information Sources (LTA 105).  Course begins Monday, September 11. Course is listed in the online system under Library Technical Assistant.

Monday 6:30 pm- 9:12 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 Library Public Services (LIB 101). Course begins Tuesday, August 29. 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.

Supervised Field Placement (LIB 202).

Day and Time:  TBA
Instructor: 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. Formerly listed as LTA 104. Not open to students who have successfully completed LTA 104. Students are required to attend seminars several times during the semester. Course is offered in the Fall and Spring semesters only. Permission of the LTA program coordinator is required. Internship hours per week: 10 hours per week for 13 weeks, 130 hours. Prerequisites: Both LIB*101, Introduction to Library Public Services and LIB* 102, Introduction to Cataloging and Technical Services must be completed before enrolling. Course is listed in the online course search system under Library Technical Assistant.

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.

Day and Time: Day, afternoon, evening and Saturday sessions are available.  It is also offered online.

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.

Web Design and Development (CST 150). This course was previously called Electronic Publishing for the World Wide Web CIS 150.  Course begins Monday, August 29. Course is listed in the online course search system under Computers-Technology. Course is only offered in the Fall semesters.

Days and Times: Monday and Wednesday 10:05-11:26

Instructor: Seth Freeman

Students will learn how to use HyperText Markup Language (HTML) to define the structure and content of web pages. Students will create HTML documents that incorporate images, tables, lists, forms and other HTML elements. Students will use Cascading Style Sheets to control web page layout and format HTML elements. Students will use image editors to manipulate web graphics and FTP clients to upload web pages to a web server. The course requires a lot of hands on practice designing and coding HTML pages.

Social Media in Contemporary Society (COM 113). Course begins Tuesday September 29. Students can use this course as a substitute for COM 105, Introduction to Visual Communication.  Course is listed in the online system under Communication and Speech.

Days and Times: Tuesday and Thursday 11:40 am-1:01 pm.

Instructor:  Carol Vassar

An introduction to using social media effectively in the professional environment . Students will analyze contemporary social media and design messages in order to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences . Emphasis is placed on the roles that social media play in shaping identity and public discourse . Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG*097 & ENG*073 or permission of instructor . NOTE: This course is cross-listed as SOC*107 . Students cannot take both COM*113 and SOC*107 for credit .

Composition (ENG 101). This course was previously called English Composition ENG 101.  Course is listed under English in the online system.

Day and Time: Day, afternoon, and evening sessions are offered.  It is also offered online.

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 begin on Tuesday August 29, 2017. Returning students can register online.  The Fall registration schedule, including registration dates is at https://www.capitalcc.edu/student-services/summer-and-fall-2017-schedule.

Admissions and registration information, including registration times are available at https://www.capitalcc.edu/student-services/summer-and-fall-2017-schedule. The 2016-2017 college catalog is at https://www.capitalcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/CCC-Catalog-2016-2017.pdf. Tuition rates can be found at https://www.capitalcc.edu/admissions/tuition-fees.

Directions to the college can be found at https://www.capitalcc.edu/mission/directions. Park at the Morgan Street Garage.  Bring your parking ticket for validation.  All registration activities are on the 2^nd floor and the library is located on the 5^th 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