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Public Services Emphasis A.A.S.

The Public Service Emphasis provides general preparation for students who want a broad foundation of library skills to prepare for a wide range of employment opportunities. Students choosing this option will focus on resources and skills needed to serve library clientle in all types of libraries.

General Education Requirements 21 hours
Choose one:
ENG 120 Technical Composition I or
ENG 121 English Composition I		 3
Choose one:
CMM 111 Communication Skills
CMM 121 Fundamentals of Speech
CMM 122 Business and Professional Speaking
 3
CIT 120 Introduction to Computers 3
DMD 115 Internet Fundamentals 3
Humanities or Fine Arts Elective
Science or Mathematics Elective
Social Science Elective		 3
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Required Library Science Courses: 24 hours
LTA 121 Introduction to Library Science
LTA 210 Library Materials
LTA 212 Technology for Libraries
LTA 214 Cataloging and Classification
LTA 230 Library Public Services
LTA 232 Reference and Information Services
LTA 274 Workplace and Supervisory Skills for the LTA
LTA 278 Supervised Field Practicum II		 3
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Public Services Emphasis Elective Courses

15 hours

BUS 115 Elements of Supervision
CIT 119 Introduction to Office Software
CIT 150 Introduction to Local Area Networking
CMM 127 Intercultural Communication
CMM 128 Interviewing Practices
DMD 111 Introduction to Digital Media
DMD 116 Web Design and Development
ENG 249 Children's Literature
LTA 250 Children's Library Services
LTA 252 Administration of the School Library Media Center
LTA 299 Special Topics in Library Science

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Suggested Special Topics: Readers’ Advisory Services; Book Clubs and Discussion Groups; Copyright for Libraries; Circulation Services; Library Marketing and Public Relations  
Total: 60 hours
   

 

 

Links of Interest:

PLA: Public Library Association

LibrarySupportStaff.com

 
   

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