[CASL-L] Spring 2012 Library Technical Assistant Courses at Capital Community College

[Deloatch, Karen L]

Dear Colleagues,

 

For the Spring 2012 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.  You can check enrollment for courses by going to the
college web page at http://www.ccc.comment.edu  and selecting search for
courses.

 

Introduction to Reference Services (LIB 104). This course was previously
called Basic Information Sources (LTA 105).  Course begins on Monday
January 23.

Monday 7:00 pm-9:30pm.
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). Formerly
listed as  LTA 102. This course is only offered in the Spring semesters.
Course begins on  Tuesday January 24.

Tuesday 7:00 pm-9:30

Faculty:  TBA 

This course prepares the student to function as technical assistants in
cataloging, acquisitions, processing, materials preservation and serials
control. Emphasis on automation related to the Technical Services area.

 

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.  Course begins on
Monday January 23.

Days and Times:. Monday and Wednesday 10:05 am-11:25 am.

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 20 , 2012. 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. (
5:00 closings on Tuesday December 20, Tuesday December 27 and Tuesday
January 3).  The Spring 2012 course schedule is at
http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/docs/latestcreditcover.PDF.  The 2011-2012
college catalog is at
http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/docs/catalogonlineuse.pdf. 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.

 

Thank you.

 

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 at ccc.commnet.edu

 

 

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