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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Surveys the history, organization, services, and functions of libraries. Provides Library Technical Assistant students with an introduction to and overview of the field and of the different types of libraries.
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3.00 Credits
This course gives an overview of the reference function with emphasis on the role of the LTA. Reference interview techniques, process and strategy are introduced. The course also covers knowledge, use, and evaluation of basic reference tools and sources in all formats, basic search strategy, and referral and interlibrary loan procedures. Emphasis is placed on using this knowledge and skill to help library users locate needed information. Bibliographic and citation formats, legal issues, and ethics are also covered. This course is approved for use towards Indiana Public Librarian Certification Level 4 as administrered by the Indiana State Library.
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3.00 Credits
This course gives an overview of the role of the Library Technical Assistant (LTA) in access service areas of a library. Emphasis is placed on circulation, interlibrary loan, and customer service. The course also covers knowledge and use of classification schemes, copyright, reserve services, confidentiality, serials, special collections, collection maintenance, financial transactions and record keeping.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare Library Technical Assistants with the skills necessary to: assist in acquisitions and processing, serials control, resource preservation and maintenance. Emphasis will be placed on processes necessary for seamless incorporation of technical services into library services delivered to patrons.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the technology skills and knowledge necessary for library work. It also addresses the role of providing access to and educating library patrons in the use of technologies and equipment relevant to information seeking, access, and use.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of classification and cataloging within a library setting. Emphasis is placed on the development of a working knowledge of both descriptive and subject cataloging resources, Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal classification systems, copy cataloging, and MARC format.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to essential electronic information sources (library catalogs, digital libraries, academic or gated databases, government resources, and the Internet) used in a variety of library environments, along with the online searching skills needed to effectively use them. The course emphasizes hands-on training with resources available in Indiana (through INSPIRE and Ivy Tech¿s Virtual Library), Boolean logic and other search strategies, copyright issues regarding digital information, retrieving, evaluating and citing information.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the materials and services for children and young adults in a public library with emphasis on the role of the LTA. Emphasis is placed on developing a working knowledge of programming for youth ages 0-18. This course will also provide an overview of children¿s literature, both classic and contemporary, and reference resources that will assist the LTA in providing reader¿s advisory to youth.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of the role of the Library Technical Assistant (LTA) in a school library media center by offering an introduction to the purposes, functions, services, and organizational structure of school library media centers. Basic materials, policies, procedures, philosophies, terminology, and services that make up today¿s media center services will be covered. A variety of activities will be included, such as field trips, online and written presentations, and group discussions and projects.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the fundamentals of library/media instructional technology including common computer software programs, copyright concerns, and other related basic concepts as they apply to the support of teaching and learning.
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