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Welcome to the
College of Lake County
Library Technical Assistant Program

Library Technical Assistants (LTAs) are a vital part of the library team. With their education and training in the organization and management of information and resources, LTAs assist librarians in working directly with patrons and working behind the scenes to acquire, organize and prepare materials for use.

LTAs work in all types of libraries:

  • public
  • school
  • academic
  • special

Typical duties in public service area of libraries include:

  • assisting patrons in finding materials and basic information
  • charging materials in and out
  • planning programs
  • teaching computer skills to library patrons

Typcial duties behind the scenes include:

  • processing of interlibrary loans
  • acquiring and processing new library materials
  • assisting with basic cataloging functions
  • performing library inventory
  • supervising other staff members

 

 

Fall 2011 Classes!

There are still openings left in the following classes. If you are thinking of signing up for either of these, please hurry! Enrollment is low, and a decision will be made on Thursday, August 18.

LTA 121 Introduction to Library Science
Wednesday nights

LTA 299 Special Topics: Young Adult Services
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Questions? Call Jo Beckwith at (847)
543-2000, x32210 or email jbeckwith@clcillinois.edu