Library Technology Associate of Arts Degree

The Library Technology Degree equips students for professions in libraries or information management, encompassing modern technology and traditional print media. This curriculum is tailored to prepare individuals for roles as paraprofessionals in various library settings, including public, school, academic, or special libraries, as well as related industries.

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Required Courses:
LIB 063	Reader's Advisory	2
LIB 064	Introduction to Library Services	2
LIB 065	Public Services	2
LIB 066	Acquisitions	2
LIB 067	Cataloging and Classification	2
LIB 070	Library Technology and Computer Services	2
LIB 110	Information Literacy and Research	3
Two courses from the following:
LIB 062	Care and Repair of Library Materials	1
LIB 071	Youth Services and Programs	2
LIB 072	School Library Media Centers	2
LIB 073	Library Digital Archives and Resources	2
One Literature course from the following:
ENGL 140	Exploring the World of Science Fiction	3
ENGL 141	Mystery and Detective Fiction	3
ENGL 153	Literature and Film	3
ENGL 161	Women Writers	3
ENGL 163	Chicana/o Literature	3
or ETHS 163	Chicana/o Literature
ENGL 165	African-American Literature	3
or ETHS 165	African-American Literature
ENGL 260	American Literature to Mid 19th Century	3
ENGL 261	American Literature from 1865 to Present	3
Total Units		21-22

To earn an SBVC Associate Degree students must complete one of the following  general education patterns:

SBVC GE requirements

CSU GE requirements

IGETC requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this program, students will be able to: 

1. Utilize the correct technology and media for library services.
2. Classify library materials in a variety of library environments such as schools, specialized, public and academic.
3. Demonstrate the fundamentals of working with the public, and materials management.
4. Describe the purposes, processes, and goals of the different departments within a library, including technical, public, and reference services.