LTA Courses

This page lists the courses which make up the Library Technology program at College of DuPage.

Please feel free to email Linda_Slusar (Slusar@cdnet.cod.edu), LTA Program Coordinator, with suggestions or additions to this document.

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LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY 101
Today’s Libraries
4 credit hours
Introduction to general organization of libraries and library materials. Library technical assistant routines and techniques are emphasized. An overview of automation in libraries is also presented. (4 lecture hours) Sample Syllabus

LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY 102
Basic Information Tools
5 credit hours
The role of the library technical assistant in reference services for answering directional and ready reference questions. Reference tools, interview techniques and automated reference sources are included. Prerequisite: Library Technology 101. (5 lecture hours)
Sample Syllabus

LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY 103
Acquisitions
4 credit hours
Recognition of the role of the library technical assistant in the acquisition of materials from the decision to obtain them to the time they are cataloged. Automation techniques are incorporated into course material. Prerequisite: Library Technology 101. (4 lecture hours) Sample Syllabus

LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY 190-192
Selected Topics in LTA
3 credit hours
Each topic is specified in the subtitle of the course listed in the Quarterly class schedule. It addresses current topics in the field that necessitate a greater depth, broader scope or fuller assimilation of a particular area of study. This course may be taken up to three times for credit toward the Library Technical ssistant Associate in Applied Science degree. Different topics are selected. Only one class needed to complete the certificate requirement. Prerequisite: Library Technology 101. (3 lecture hours)

LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY 201
Technical Services
5 credit hours
Technical services area of a library, including cataloging and processing materials, card preparation, and the tools necessary to perform these functions. Emphasis on automation related to the technical services area. Prerequisite: Library Technology 101. (5 lecture hours) Sample Syllabus

LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY 203
Public Services
5 credit hours
The role of the LTA in public service areas including public relations, story telling, promotions and programs, displays, publicity, vertical file, government documents and bibliographies. Prerequisite: Library Technology 101. (5 lecture hours) Sample Syllabus

LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY 205
Circulation Services
4 credit hours
Library circulation responsibilities including check-out, check-in, reserves, shelf maintenance, interlibrary loan activities, registering and effective interaction with patrons. Automated circulation systems emphasized. Prerequisite: Library Technology 101. (4 lecture hours) Sample Syllabus

LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY 220
Audiovisual Services
2 credit hours
Basic operation of media hardware and use of software employed in the communications process. Emphasis is on hands-on experience with hardware. (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours) Sample Syllabus

LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY 281
Library Technology Field Experience
2 credit hours
Through hands-on job experience, students continue to learn about library tasks, procedures and applications and improve the skills they have developed in their library technology coursework. Prerequisites: Library Technology 102, 103, 190-192, 201, 203, 205, 220, concurrent enrollment in Library Technology 282 and consent of program coordinator. (2 lab hours) Sample Syllabus

LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY 282
Library Technology Field Experience Consultation
3 credit hours
A forum for discussing issues related to working as a library technical assistant with emphasis on practical applications in the student’s Field Experience. An opportunity to apply concepts learned and experience gained to formulate a resume. Prerequisites: concurrent enrollment in Library Technology 281 and consent of instructor. (3 lecture hours) Sample Syllabus

To obtain an LTA Certificate from the College of DuPage, you must complete the eight courses and Field Experience described above. These courses may also be applied to a Library Technical Assistant in Applied Science Degree. If you are currently working in a library, you may enroll in any LTA course for further skill development with permission from the LTA coordinator; you need not be pursuing a degree or certificate to do so. The Pass/Fail grading option is available to students upon consent of the instructor.