Hello Everyone!
Registration for Fall 2025 Classes is now OPEN for the Library Technology Certificate Program at CT State Three Rivers!
If you have questions about our program, we will be at CLA! Please visit us in the
Exhibit Hall, Table 65. We look forward to speaking with you!
Program overview:
The Connecticut State Community College Three Rivers offers a fully online, asynchronous,
Library Technology Certificate Program that is recognized by ALA-APA as an approved provider for their
Library
Support Staff Certification (LSSC). This exciting course of study ensures that today’s students gain the knowledge they need to be successful working in 21st century libraries. 100% online, asynchronous courses
provide flexible scheduling options making this the perfect program for anyone who wants to start a library career or broaden their library technology skill sets. Our instructors are terrific! We are not a graduate program. However, many of our graduates who
come to us with a bachelor's degree already, will choose to continue their library science studies at the graduate level. Our program is a great bridge for career changers, who love libraries but who have never worked in a library.
Consider this program if you are a ...
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Current library support staff member. Have you gone as far as your skills will allow you to go? Are you ready for more responsibility, more knowledge, more respect, and more opportunities to advance? This is the program for you.
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Library volunteer or library lover interested in moving into a paid library position.
CT State Three Rivers will give you the technical skills and resume boost you need to turn your passion into a career.
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Student or career changer considering an MLS or other professional library degree. If you're interested in libraries but not ready to commit to a full graduate program yet, start with this program and see if librarianship is for you.
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Library media specialist who went through the Alternate Route program. If you want additional library technology training to complement your teaching skills - and the flexibility to take classes online and any time - this is the program for you.
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Library director or manager. If you want to enable your support staff to improve their skills, knowledge and abilities, steer them toward this program - and watch as they bring new energy and ideas back to your library.
Below, is the list of courses that will be offered this Fall 2025 Semester:
LIBR 1001 - Introduction to Library Public Services
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to public services in several types of libraries. Students learn about procedures such as circulation, reference, the importance of Intellectual Freedom and Censorship, and interlibrary loan. Services such as public relations,
programming, customer service, and displays are emphasized. This is an approved course by the American Library Association-Library Support Staff Certification for the Foundations in Library Services competency set.
Previous LIB* 101
LIBR 1016 - Cataloging and Classification
Credits: 3
This course introduces the organization of libraries and the principles and practices of cataloging including descriptive cataloging, subject analysis, subject headings and classification systems. It includes copy cataloging and original creation of MARC21/BIBFRAME/RDA
records. RDA (Resource Description and Access) and BIBFRAME (Bibliographic Framework Initiative) are new requirements that are changing cataloging. Students learn how to update AACR2 (Anglo-American Cataloging Rules). -MARC21 (Machine Readable Cataloging)
records with RDA and BIBFRAME so that all catalog records follow new standards and rules for bibliographic description, including FRBR (Functional Requirements of Bibliographic Records) and FRAD (Functional Requirements of Authority Data). Both print and non-print
materials will be covered.
Previous LIB* 116
LIBR 1025 - Digital Media
Credits: 3
In this course students will explore the role of digital media in the field of Library Science by looking at best practices and by creating original media content. Students will be introduced to and create a variety of digital file formats including audio,
image, and video. They will look at these files using a variety of available software and applications. Students will be required to create their own original digital content using personal devices such as, but not limited to, digital video recorders, digital
audio recorders, laptops, mobile phones, and/or tablets. The hardware will not be provided for the students, so access to some or all of the above-mentioned devices is a requirement for this course. An emphasis will be placed on the ethical use of all digital
content following current intellectual property right and copyright laws. Previous LIB* 125
LIBR 1027 - Management and Teamwork
Credits: 3
In this course, students examine the basic communication, decision-making, and management skills necessary for library support staff. Emphasis is placed on library support staff communicate effectively with library users and other library staff for a variety
of situations with the offering high-quality customer service and serving as a valued member of work team. This is an approved course by the American Library Association-Library Support Staff Certification for two competency areas: Communication and Teamwork
and Supervision and Management.
Previous LIB* 127
Please feel free to contact me directly should you have any questions!
Laura Vasselle, Librarian & Program Leader, Library Technology Certificate Program
Donald R. Welter Library
CT State Three Rivers
574 New London Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
laura.vasselle@ctstate.edu
(860) 215-9286
