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

[Deloatch, Karen L]

Dear Colleague,
For the Fall 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). 
This course is taught totally online. 
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 Library Public Services (LIB 101). 
Tuesday 7:00 pm-9:30 pm. 
Faculty: Karen DeLoatch 
This course prepares the student to work in public service areas,
including circulation, interlibrary loan and reference service.
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
previously designated as COM 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 (CST 150). This course was previously called
Electronic Publishing for the World Wide Web CIS 150
Days and Times: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30-12:45. Monday and Wednesday
4:00-5:15.
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 in a online format. 

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. 
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 August 27 , 2008. 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.
Directions to the college and parking information can be found at
http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/directions.htm. All registration activities
are on the 2nd floor and the library is located on the 5th floor. For
registration information, please call the Registrars 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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