LIBT 300    Introduction to the Library    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 310; or ESLW 320 and ESLR 320 with grades of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process. Basic familiarity with computers is recommended for this course.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed for persons interested in exploring paraprofessional library employment and for students interested in acquiring basic skills in using library resources. The course covers the history and types of libraries and information providers; an overview of library services; instruction and practice in the use of library classification systems; instruction in developing searching strategies for using library catalogs, databases, and the Internet; and library employment opportunities. Field trips or alternative assignments will be required.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
T            06:20PM-09:25PM   LEC   M.Rowland            SCC MAIN LRC 318     19933
On-Campus

LIBT 325    Introduction to Internet and Searching Strategies (Same as LIBR 325)    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: The completion of ENGWR 100 or ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better. Basic familiarity with computers is recommended for this course.
General Education: AA/AAS Area E2
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introductory survey to the content, use, and the evaluation of electronic information sources. Emphasis is placed on the effective use of the Internet as a research tool. This course covers Internet resources, online databases, email, newsgroups, listservs, blogs, and the invisible web. Database search strategies and techniques are covered. Historical and social issues surrounding the Internet are also discussed.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
TBA          TBA               LEC   L.Roundtree          SCC MAIN Online     21823
Online Class. Mandatory Orientation Meeting - Tuesday, January 22, 2008, 6:30pm - 9:20pm in LRC 220 on the main SCC campus.

LIBT 331    Library Cataloging Procedures    3 Units

Prerequisite: LIBT 300 and LIBT 330 with grades of "C" or better.
Advisory: ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 310; or ESLW 320 and ESLR 320 with grades of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process. Basic familiarity with computers is recommended for this course.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course will introduce the student to the rules and practices of cataloging. The course includes the study of both descriptive and subject cataloging, and classification systems. The course will also cover the formats required for both computerized and traditional catalog records. Field trips or alternative assignments may be required.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
W            06:20PM-09:25PM   LEC   C.Chenu-Campbell     SCC MAIN LRC 318     24126
On-Campus

LIBT 333    Library/Media Materials and Equipment    1 Unit

Prerequisite: LIBT 300 with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 310; or ESLW 320 and ESLR 320 with grades of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process. Basic familiarity with computers is recommended for this course.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This is a survey course in the understanding, use, and care of electronic media materials and equipment used in libraries. The course includes the utilization of computers and computer networks, audio, video and related technologies. At least one field trip or alternative assignments will be required.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 24-Feb 21
Th           06:20PM-09:25PM   LEC   H.Gordon              TBA TBA             24127
Hybrid Class
This class will be a combination of on-campus sessions, field trips, and online sessions. Mandatory Orientation - Thursday, January 24, 2008, 6:20pm - 9:20pm in LRC 220.
On-Campus

LIBT 345    Library Operations    2 Units

Prerequisite: LIBT 300 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory: ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 310; or ESLW 320 and ESLR 320 with grades of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process. Basic familiarity with computers is recommended for this course.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC
Description: This course will introduce students to basic skills and competencies needed to operate a school/library media center, small library, or department within a large library. The course includes working within an organization, effective communication, planning and organization, time management, marketing and public relations, customer relations, budgeting, operational manuals and reports, problem behavior, disaster preparedness, and principles of supervision, such as hiring, training, motivating, delegating, counseling and disciplining, evaluating, grievances, labor relations, and termination.

Schedule: Other Term, Feb 28-May 08
Th           06:20PM-09:25PM   LEC   V.Rondeau            SCC MAIN LRC 318     22533
On-Campus

Th           06:20PM-09:25PM   LEC   M.George             SCC MAIN LRC 318     22533
On-Campus

LIBT 498    Work Experience in Library and Information Technology    1-4 Units

Prerequisite: LIBT 300 and 330 with grades of "C" or better.
Advisory: ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 310; or ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with grades of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process. Basic familiarity with computers is recommended for this course.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 60 hours LAB
Description: This is structured, on-the-job training experience in Sacramento area libraries and school library media centers under the supervision of professional librarians and library media specialists. The student, in collaboration with the work experience supervisors, will prepare learning objectives that are approved by the instructor. In addition, each student will be required to keep a job journal, write a career essay, and prepare a resume. Credit hours may be earned for three or four units. One unit of credit will be granted for each 60 hours of unpaid work per unit or 75 hours of paid work. There will be a midterm and a final examination. For the Library and Information Technology degree or certificate, each student is required to work in a minimum of two libraries. If the student is already working in a library at a paraprofessional level, the current job may be counted as one of the libraries.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
M            06:30PM-07:20PM   LEC   J.Larson             SCC MAIN LRC 220     24130
TBA          TBA               LAB   J.Larson              TBA TBA             
On-Campus