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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

 

 

Summer 2009 Classes!

LTA 121 Introduction to Library Science
Online

LTA 212 Technology in Libraries
Online

LTA 276/278 Practicum

 

Fall 2009 Classes!

LTA 121 Introduction to Library Science
Wednesday nights

LTA 210 Library Materials
Monday nights

LTA 214 Cataloging and Classification
Thursday nights

LTA 230 Library Public Services
Online

Registration begins
April 20!

Questions? Call Anne Chernaik at (847)
543-2460 or email achernaik@clcillinois.edu