[Conntech] Spring 2008 Library Technical Assistant Courses at Capital Community College

[Deloatch, Karen L]

Dear Colleague, 
For the Spring 2008 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. 
Introduction to Reference Services (LIB 104). This course was previously
called Basic Information Sources LTA 105. 
Monday 7:00 pm- 9:30 pm
Faculty: Carl Antonucci
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). This course
was formerly called Introduction to Library Technical Services.
Tuesday 7:00 pm- 9:30 pm
Faculty: Stephen Slovasky
This course prepares students to function as technical assistants in
cataloging, acquisitions, processing, materials preservation and serials
control. The emphasis is on automation related to the Technical Services
area.
Computers in Libraries (LIB 103). This course was formerly listed as LTA
103.
Wednesday 7:00 pm- 9:30 pm
Faculty: Benjamin Ide
This course provides an overview of computers in libraries and the basic
use and maintenance of related hardware and software. Topics include:
computer workstation operating systems; hardware and peripherals;
integrated circulation/cataloging/serials/acquisitions systems; Internet
workstations and HTML; and library LAN's.
Introduction to Visual Communication COM 105. This course was formerly
listed as VCOM 101.
Thursday 5:30 pm- 8:00 pm
Faculty: Catherine Erik-Soussi
The course introduces students to the operation and maintenance of
audiovisual presentation equipment. Additional class work will include
creating basic presentations using photography, video and computer
software packages. The course will conclude with an overview on distance
learning resources.
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 1 (CST* 150). This course was previously
called Electronic Publishing for the World Wide Web CIS 150
Day and Time: Tuesday and Thursday 11:30-12:45. Saturday 8:30-11:00. 
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. It is also
offered online.
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, 2008. Returning students can register
online. Walk- in registration for new and returning students is December
3-January 17. Registration days and times are: Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday from 9 am-5 pm, Tuesday from 9 am-6 pm and Friday from 9 am-3
pm. You can view the college catalog online at
http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/docs/catalog.pdf.. The Spring 2008 course
schedule can be found at
http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/docs/scheduleBook.pdf.  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.
Karen DeLoatch
LTA Program Coordinator
Capital Community College
950 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 906-5022
E-mail kdeloatch at ccc.commnet.edu
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