Library Technical Assistants Programs
U.S. LIBRARY TECHNICIAN PROGRAMS
Includes Certificate, Associate, and Bachelor Degree Programs
Index by State
AZ CA CO CT ID IL IN KS KY ME MI MN NE NJ NM NC OH OK OR PA SD TX UT WA WV OTHER
ARIZONA
SCHOOL: NORTHLAND PIONEER COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library Media Technology
CONTACT: Sherry French, Program Chair
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 610, Holbrook, AZ 86025
TELEPHONE: (520) 532-6123
FAX: (520) 532-6121
E-MAIL: sfrench@npc.edu
DEGREE/CERT: AAS, Library & Media Technician and Cert., Library Asst.
CALIFORNIA
SCHOOL: CITRUS COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library Technology
CONTACT: John R. Thompson
ADDRESS: 1000 W. Foothill, Glendora, CA 91741-1899
TELEPHONE: 626-914-8643
FAX: 626-963-2531
E-MAIL: jthompson@citruscollege.edu
DEGREE/CERT: AA & Certificate in Library Technology
SCHOOL: CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO
PROGRAM: Library Information Technology Program
CONTACT: Christopher Kox, Chair, Library Information Technology
ADDRESS: 50 Phelan Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112
TELEPHONE: 415-452-5519
FAX: 415-452-5478
E-MAIL: ckox@ccsf.edu
DEGREE/CERT: AA or Award of Achievement
SCHOOL: COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS
PROGRAM: Library-Media Technology
CONTACT: Isao Uesugi, Coordinator
ADDRESS: 26455 Rockwell Cyn. Rd., Santa Clarita, California, 91355
TELEPHONE: 661-362-3607
FAX: 661-291-1256
E-MAIL: isao.uesugi@canyons.edu
DEGREE/CERT: A.A. and Certificate in Library/Media Technology
SCHOOL: CUESTA COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library/Information Technology Program
CONTACT: Mark Stengel, Director of Library/Learning Resources
ADDRESS: Cuesta College,San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8106
TELEPHONE: (805) 546-3159
FAX: 805-546-3109
E-MAIL: mark_stengel@cuesta.edu
DEGREE/CERT: AS & Certificate in Library/Information Technology
NOTE: Offers distance education option
SCHOOL: DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library & Information Technology Program
CONTACT: Andy Kivel, Program Director, Library Services
ADDRESS: 321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
TELEPHONE: 925-685-1230, ext. 2170
FAX: 925-798-3588
E-MAIL: akivel@dvc.edu
DEGREE/CERT: AS & Certificate in Library & Information Technology
SCHOOL: FRESNO CITY COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library Technology Program
CONTACT: Donna Chandler
ADDRESS: 1101 E. University Ave., Fresno, CA 93741
TELEPHONE: 559-442-4600, ext. 8150
FAX: 559-265-5758
E-MAIL: donna.chandler@fresnocitycollege.edu
DEGREE/CERT: AA or Certificate
NOTE: 22 unit program, 100% online
SCHOOL: PALOMAR COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library and Information Technology Program
CONTACT: Linda D. Morrow, Library Department Chair
ADDRESS: 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069-1487
TELEPHONE: (760) 744-1150 x2666 or 2617
FAX: 760-761-3500
E-MAIL: lmorrow@palomar.edu
DEGREE/CERT: Certificate, AA, Library Technology
SCHOOL: PASADENA CITY COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library Technician Program
CONTACT: Krista Goguen, Program Coordinator; Pearl Ly, Interim Assistant Dean, Library Services
ADDRESS: Pasadena City College, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106
TELEPHONE: 626-585-7832 (Krista Goguen) (626) 585-7833 (Pearl Ly)
DEGREE/CERT: Certificate of Achievement or AS in Library Technology
SCHOOL: SACRAMENTO CITY COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library and Information Technology
CONTACT: Pamela Posz, Library and Information Technology Program Coordinator
ADDRESS: Sacramento City College, 3835 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95822
TELEPHONE: 916-558-2186
FAX: 916-558-2114
E-MAIL: poszp@scc.losrios.edu
DEGREE/CERT: AS or Certificate in Library and Information Technology
SCHOOL: SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library Technology
CONTACT: Marie Mestas, Program Coordinator
ADDRESS: 701 S. Mount Vernon Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92410-2478
TELEPHONE: 909-888-6511, ext. 1628
FAX: 909-381-4604
E-MAIL: mmestas@sbccd.cc.ca.us
DEGREE/CERT: Associate of Arts, Library Science; Certificate, Library Technology
SCHOOL: SANTA ANA COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library Technology Program
CONTACT: Yolanda Garcia, Library Technology Program Chair
ADDRESS: Nealley Library, 1530 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, CA 92706-3398
TELEPHONE: 714-564-6717
FAX: 714-564-6729
E-MAIL: garcia_yolanda@sac.edu
DEGREE/CERT: AA and Certificate in Library Technology
COLORADO
SCHOOL: PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library Technician Program
CONTACT: Jeanne Gardner, Program Coordinator
ADDRESS: 900 West Orman Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81004-1499
TELEPHONE: 719-549-3308
FAX: 719-549-3309
E-MAIL: Jeanne.Gardner@Pueblocc.edu
DEGREE/CERT: Certificate & AAS Degree
NOTES: Colorado Community Colleges Online offers distance education degree option
CONNECTICUT
SCHOOL: CAPITAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library Technical Assistant (AS, LTA option) (LTA Certificate)
CONTACT: Karen DeLoatch, LTA Program Coordinator
ADDRESS: 950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
TELEPHONE: 860-906-5022
E-MAIL: kdeloatch@ccc.commnet.edu
DEGREE/CERT: Associate in Science in Social Service: Library Technical Assistant Option ; Certificate: Library Technical Assistant.
SCHOOL: SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
PROGRAM: School of Communication, Information and Library Science
CONTACT: Josephine Sche, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Information and Library Science
ADDRESS: 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515-1355
TELEPHONE: 203-392-5710
E-MAIL: schej1@southernct.edu
DEGREE/CERT: Undergraduate (B.S.) study with specializations in Library-Information Service, Information Science, Instructional Technology, Training and Development
NOTE: Offers distance education option
SCHOOL: THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library Technology
CONTACT: Hali Keeler
ADDRESS: Mohegan Campus, Mahan Drive, Norwich, CT 06360-2497
TELEPHONE: College - 860-383-5260; Director - 860-445-0392
FAX: College - 860-892-5753; Director - 860-465-5004
E-MAIL: College - Info3Rivers@trcc.commnet.edu ; Director - hkeeler@billmemorial.org
DEGREE/CERT: Certificate, Library Assistant
IDAHO
SCHOOL: COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN IDAHO
PROGRAM: Library and Information Science
CONTACT: Stephen Poppino, Reference Librarian/Library Science Advisor
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1238, Twin Falls, ID 83303-1238
TELEPHONE: 208-733-9554, ext 2504 or 1-800-680-0274
E-MAIL: spoppino@csi.edu
DEGREE/CERT: AA in Library and Information Science
SCHOOL: UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAM
PROGRAM: Education Media Generalist Endorsement or University of Idaho teaching minor in Library Science
CONTACT: Jeanne Workman
ADDRESS: Independent Study in Idaho, University of Idaho, PO Box 443225, Moscow ID 83844-3225
TELEPHONE: Toll Free: 877-464-3246, Locally: 208-885-6641
FAX: 208-885-5738
E-MAIL: teached@uidaho.edu
DEGREE/CERT: Graduate and Undergraduate
NOTES: In-state tuition applies to all; Offers online educational option
ILLINOIS
SCHOOL: COLLEGE OF DUPAGE
PROGRAM: Library Technical Assistant
CONTACT: Carol Sturz, Coordinator
ADDRESS: 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
TELEPHONE: 630-942-2597
FAX: 630-858-8757
E-MAIL: sturzc@cod.edu
DEGREE/CERT: AAS & Certificate in Library Technology
SCHOOL: COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY
PROGRAM: Library Technical Assistant
CONTACT: Anne Chernaik, LTA Department Chair
ADDRESS: 19351 Washington Street, Grayslake, IL 60030
TELEPHONE: 847 543-2460
Reference: 847 543-2071 FAX: 847 223-7690
E-MAIL: achernaik@clcillinois.edu
DEGREE/CERT: Certificate or A.A.S. in Library Technical Assistant
SCHOOL: ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library Technical Assistant Program
CONTACT: Pam Thomas, Technical Services Librarian/LTA Program Coordinator
ADDRESS: Library-Administration Building, East Peoria, IL 61635-0001
TELEPHONE: 309-694-5508
FAX: 309-694-5473
E-MAIL: pthomas@icc.edu
DEGREE/CERT: AAS, Library Technical Assistant
SCHOOL: JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library Technical Assistant
CONTACT: Michelle Y. Roubal, Librarian, Professor, LTA Advisor & Program Coordinator
ADDRESS: 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431
TELEPHONE: 815-280 2350
FAX: 815-744 2465
E-MAIL: mroubal@jjc.edu
DEGREE/CERT: Certificate
SCHOOL: WAUBONSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library Technical Assistant
CONTACT: Mary Edith Butler, Dean Communications and Library Services
ADDRESS: RT 47 at Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove, Il 60583
TELEPHONE: 630-466-7900 ext. 2852
E-MAIL: mbutler@waubonsee.edu
DEGREE/CERT: Library Technical Assistant Associate in Applied Science degree with emphasis areas in Library Leadership, Youth Services, and Technology; Library Technical Assistant Certificate of Achievement
SCHOOL: WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library Technology
CONTACT: Richard Bazile, Learning Center Chair
ADDRESS: 4300 North Narragansett Ave., Chicago, IL 60634
TELEPHONE: 773-777-7900
E-MAIL: rbazile@ccc.edu
DEGREE/CERT: AAS, Certificate in Library Technology
NOTE: Offers online option
INDIANA
INDIANA COLLEGE NETWORK
PROGRAM: School Library/Media Services
CONTACT: Ron Payne
ADDRESS: Indian State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809
PHONE: 888-237-8080
DEGREE/CERTIFICATE: Non-degree post-licensure certification for teachers
NOTE: On-line program
IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library Technical Assistant
CONTACT: For information contact the Admissions/Advising Department or the Library Director at an Ivy Tech campus near you or Susan Mannan at smannan@ivytech.edu
DEGREE/CERTIFICATE: AS
NOTE: On-line program
KANSAS
SCHOOL: EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY
PROGRAM: School Library Media Certification
CONTACT: Mirah Dow
ADDRESS: Campus Box 4035, Emporia State University, 1200 Commercial Street, Emporia, Ks 66801-5087
TELEPHONE: 800-552-4770 x5062
E-MAIL: mdow@emporia.edu
DEGREE/CERT: School Library Media Licensure ; Additional degree programs in library studies are also available.
KENTUCKY
SCHOOL: BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Information Management & Design Program, Library Information Technology Option
CONTACT: Martha J. Birchfield
ADDRESS: 201-I A/T Building, Cooper Drive, Lexington KY 40506
TELEPHONE: 859-246-6288
E-MAIL: martha.birchfield@kctcs.edu
DEGREE/CERT: AAS and Academic Certificate in Library Information Technology
WEB: http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/csis/lit
BLOG:Blogspot
NOTE: The certificate program and the associate of applied science degree program in Library Information Technology is open to students who are working in all types of libraries as well as students who are preparing for a library support career. The programs are 100% online. The tuition rate is the same for all students, in-state and out-of-state.
SCHOOL: NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
PROGRAM: Library Informatics
CONTACT: Leslie Hammann
ADDRESS: Northern Kentucky University, Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099
TELEPHONE: 859-572-6157
E-MAIL: hammannl1@nku.edu
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Library Informatics
MAINE
SCHOOL: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA
PROGRAM: Library and Information Services
CONTACT: Jodi C. Williams, Coordinator and Assistant Professor
ADDRESS: Bennett D. Katz Library, 46 University Drive, Augusta, ME 04330
TELEPHONE: Toll-free: 888-850-5379 (national); 877-UMA-1234 (in Maine). Local: 621-3341
FAX: 207-621-3354
E-MAIL: jodi.williams@maine.edu
DEGREE/CERT: Certificate, AS, and BS
NOTE: Out of state students pay a reduced tuition rate of 125% in-state tuition; financial aid is available.
MICHIGAN
SCHOOL: OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library Technician Program
CONTACT: Jaema Berman, Program Coordinator
ADDRESS: 2900 Featherstone Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
TELEPHONE: 248-232-4026
E-MAIL: jcberman@oaklandcc.edu
FAX: 248- 232-4135
DEGREE/CERT: AAS or Certificate
NOTES: For information about this program contact the college directly or view their catalog via the college home page.
Program information is at http://www.oaklandcc.edu/librarytechnician/
MINNESOTA
SCHOOL: MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (MCTC)
PROGRAM: Library Information Technology Program
CONTACT: Tom Eland, Department Coordinator
ADDRESS: 1501 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
TELEPHONE: 612-659-6286
FAX:
E-MAIL: Thomas.Eland@minneapolis.edu
DEGREE/CERT: Associate of Science Degree, Certificate in Technical Information Services, Certificate in Public Information Services
NEBRASKA
THE NEBRASKA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
SCHOOL: Nebraska Community College – Central Community College
PROGRAM: Certificate program in Library and Information Services
ADDRESS: Three locations: Columbus, Grand Island, Hastings
PHONE: 1-877-222-0780, ext 12996
E-MAIL: myoung@cccneb.edu
CONTACT: Mary Young
NOTE: Course work in this certificate program will fulfill the requirements for Nebraska Public Librarian certification
For information about these coordinated programs and scholarships contact the Nebraska Community College - Central Community College
NEW JERSEY
SCHOOL: RUTGERS
PROGRAM: Online Training Program for Library Assistants in Academic and Research Libraries
ADDRESS: SCILS Professional Development, 4 Huntington Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1071
PHONE: 732-932-7169
E-MAIL: pds@scils.rutgers.edu
NOTE: A continuing education program
NEW MEXICO
SCHOOL: CLOVIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library Technology
CONTACT: Deborah McBeth Anderson, Library Director
ADDRESS: 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis, NM 88101
TELEPHONE: 505-769-4081
E-MAIL: deborah.anderson@clovis.edu
DEGREE/CERT: AAS in Library Technology
NOTE: For a catalog, send an email to admissions@clovis.cc.nm.us or call (505) 769-4125.
SCHOOL: DONA ANA BRANCH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library & Information Technology
CONTACT: Susan Pinkerton, Program Coordinator
ADDRESS: PO Box 30001, Dept. 3DA, Las Cruces, NM 88003-0001
TELEPHONE: 505-527-7567
FAX: 505-527-7515
E-MAIL: spinkert@nmsu.edu
DEGREE/CERT: AAS or Certificate in Library and Information Technology, Library Media Specialist Endorsement
NOTE: Offers online option
SCHOOL: NORTHERN NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library Technology ( Associate Degree or Certificate)
CONTACT: Isabel Rodarte, Advisor
ADDRESS: 1002 N. Onate Street, Espanola, NM 87532
TELEPHONE: 505-747-2290 or 505-747-2100
FAX: 505-747-2241
E-MAIL: irodarte@nnmc.edu
DEGREE/CERT: Associates degree or Certificate, Library Technology
NORTH CAROLINA
SCHOOL: CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library and Information Technology
CONTACT: Rita Van Duinen, Lead Instructor
ADDRESS: 1105 Kelly Drive, Sanford, NC 27330
TELEPHONE: 919-718-7280
FAX: 919-718-7429
EMAIL: rvand759a@cccc.edu
DEGREE/CERT: Associate Degree in Applied Science in Library and Information Technology; Diploma in Library and Information Technology;
Certificate in Library Public Services; Certificate in Library Cataloging; Certificate in Library Technical Services; Certificate in Library Programs; Certificate in Library Basics
NOTE: Library-related courses available online.
SCHOOL: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA at CHAPEL HILL
PROGRAM: Information Science (BSIS)
ADDRESS: Undergraduate Student Services Manager, School of Information and Library Science, 100 Manning Hall, CB # 3360, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
PHONE: 919-962-8366
E-MAIL: ismajor@ils.unc.edu
DEGREE/CERT: BS
OHIO
SCHOOL: BELMONT COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Information Technology
CONTACT: Cathy Bennett
ADDRESS: 120 Fox-Shannon Place, St. Clairsville, OH 43950
PHONE: (Ohio only) 1-800-423-1188 ext.1088 ; 1-740-695-9500 ext.1088
FAX: 1-740-695-2247
E-MAIL: cbennett@belmontcollege.edu
DEGREE/CERT: AAS
OKLAHOMA
SCHOOL: ROSE STATE COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library Technical Assistant
CONTACT: Melissa Huffman
ADDRESS: 6420 SE 15th Street, Midwest City, OK 73110
TELEPHONE: 405-733-7538
FAX: 405-736-0260
E-MAIL: mhuffman@rose.edu
DEGREE/CERT: AA & Certificate, Library Technical Assistant
NOTE: Offers online option
OREGON
SCHOOL: PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library and Media Assistant
CONTACT: Lori Wamsley, Dept. Chair
ADDRESS: Cascade Campus, 509 N. Killingsworth, Portland, OR
TELEPHONE: 503-978-5229
FAX: 503-978-5044
E-MAIL: lori.wamsley@pcc.edu
DEGREE/CERT: Library Assistant Certificate and AA degree
PENNSYLVANIA
SCHOOL: NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library Technical Assistant Program
CONTACT: Sandra Sander, Director, Library Services
ADDRESS: 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017
TELEPHONE: 610-861-4510
FAX: 610-861-5373
E-MAIL: ssander@northampton.edu
DEGREE/CERT: Specialized Diploma
SOUTH DAKOTA
SCHOOL: BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY
PROGRAM: Library Media Program
CONTACT: Mike Tolan
ADDRESS: Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD 57799
TELEPHONE: 605-642-6834
FAX:
E-MAIL: michaeltolan@bhsu.edu
DEGREE/CERT: Certification in Library Media leading to Library Media Endorsement, for teachers in South Dakota and Wyoming.
NOTE: Online program
TEXAS
School: PALO ALTO COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library Technology Assistant Program
CONTACT: Camille Fiorillo, Chair, Library and Information Studies
ADDRESS: 1400 W. Villaret, San Antonio, Texas 78224
TELEPHONE: 210-921-5082
FAX: 210-921-5461
E-MAIL: CFiorillo@mail.accd.edu
DEGREE/CERT: Associate of Science in Library Technology; Library Technician Certificate
NOTE: Online program available
UTAH
SCHOOL: SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library Technician Program
CONTACT: Becky Taylor
ADDRESS: Miller Campus, 9750 South 300 West, Sandy, UT 84070
TELEPHONE: 801-957-3802
FAX: 801-957-3110
E-MAIL: Becky.Taylor@slcc.edu
DEGREE/CERT: no degrees or certificates issued at this time
NOTE: Classes offered via Internet
WASHINGTON
SCHOOL: HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library & Information Services Program
CONTACT: Hara Brook
ADDRESS: 2400 S. 240th Street, P.O. Box 98000 MS 25-2, Des Moines, WA 98198-9800
TELEPHONE: 206-592-3248
FAX: 206-870-3776
E-MAIL: hbrook@highline.edu
DEGREE/CERT: Library & Information Services certificate, Library & Information Services AAS degree, K-12 Library endorsement in conjunction with Seattle Pacific University, Library Practitioner track for solo paraprofessionals, and general professional development.
NOTE: All certificate, and most all AAS degree, courses can be taken online.
SCHOOL: SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Library Technician
CONTACT: Paula Swan, Instructor
ADDRESS: Bldg. 2, MS 3020, W. 3410 Ft. George Wright Drive, Spokane, WA 99204-5288
TELEPHONE: 509-533-3809
FAX: 509-533-3144
E-MAIL: librarytechnician@spokanefalls.edu
DEGREE/CERT: Online Library Technician AAS degree, Online School Library Media Technician Certificate,
Education Paraprofessional/School Library Media Technician AAS degree (joint program) with online options
WEST VIRGINIA
SCHOOL: MARSHALL COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
PROGRAM: Public Library Technology ; Public Library Technology Certificate
CONTACT: Kelli Johnson, Program Coordinator
ADDRESS: One John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25755
TELEPHONE: 304-696-6220
E-MAIL: johnson28@mctc.edu
DEGREE/CERT: Online AA & Certificate
OTHER
SCHOOL: GRADUATE SCHOOL
PROGRAM: Library Techniques
CONTACT: Self-Paced Training Program
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 80225, Denver, CO 80225
TELEPHONE: 866-448-9740
FAX: 303-236-8525
E-MAIL: distance@graduateschool.edu
DEGREE/CERT: Five courses but no certificate offered at this time.
NOTE: Offers online option
Please contact Beatrice Calvin, Program Officer, ALA Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment at 800/545-2433 ext. 4280 or email her at bcalvin@ala.org if you have information about a program that you believe should be included on this page. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Contact Information for other areas and resources:
Australia: Australian Library & Information Association ALIA-Recognised Courses
Canada: Canadian Library Association Library Careers
United Kingdom: Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals Library Assistant Information
ALA/APA Library Support Staff Certification Program (LSSCP)
Position Paper on Certification for Library/Media Support Staff
OCLC Institute Online cataloging seminars.
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