[CASL-L] Capital Community College Library Technical Assistant Program Spring 2016 Courses

[Deloatch, Karen L]

Dear Colleague,
For the Spring 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.   Directions concerning admissions, searching for courses and registration can be found at
http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/winter-spring-2016/spring.  You can view Spring courses at http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/winter-spring-2016/spring/courses.html.

There is still space in the following courses.

Introduction to Cataloging and Technical Services (LIB 102). Formerly listed as  LTA 102. This course is only offered in the Spring semesters.  Course begins Tuesday January 26. Course is listed in the online system under Library Technical Assistant.
Tuesday 7:00 pm-9:42
Faculty:  Karen DeLoatch
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
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. Prerequisite:  Both LIB 101 and LIB 102 must be completed before enrolling. Also,  permission of the LTA Program Coordinator is required. Course is listed in the online course search system under Library Technical Assistant.

COM* 101 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION (Com 101). Students can take this course instead of Introduction to Visual Communication (COM 105).

Online
Instructor: Jennifer Thomassen

This course begins with a review of basic communication theory, followed by exploration of the history and nature of mass communication in American society. Topics include the technological development and business structure of print and electronic media, media professions, government regulation of the mass media, and the media's impact on culture and society. Special emphasis will be placed on how digital technology and the Internet continue to affect traditional mass media processes and forms. Course is listed in the online course search system under Communication and Speech.

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: Morning, afternoon and Saturday sessions are available.  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.  Course is listed under English in the online system.

Day and Time: Morning and  evening 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 Thursday  January 21 , 2016. Returning students can register online.  Regular registration hours: Friday January 15 from 8:30 am-3:00 pm . Extended registration hours are: Tuesday January 19 from 8:30 am-6:00 pm, Wednesday January 20 from 8:30 am-6:00 pm, Thursday January 21 from 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Monday January 25 from 8:30 am-6:00 pm, Tuesday January 26 from 8:30 am-6:00 pm and Wednesday January 27 from 8:30 am-6:00 pm. The 2015-2016 college catalog is at  http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/docs/2015-2016-Catalog.pdf. Directions to the college information can be found at http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/directions.htm. Parking is 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 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 at ccc.commnet.edu<mailto:kdeloatch at ccc.commnet.edu>


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