The Library and Information Technology program at College of DuPage provides fundamental and advanced education and practice that will enable you to enter the workforce as library technical assistants.
Students will gain knowledge in a broad range of library and information technology topics including acquisition of materials, cataloging and classification, librarianship, library technology, public service and reference and information.
The program at combines classroom lectures, hands-on exercises and field trips. An active advisory committee of local librarians assures that coursework reflects the needs of library employers in the area. A required library practicum will also provide you with crucial hands-on experience.
Determine Your Path
In addition to museums, hospitals, businesses, and public libraries, librarians also work in colleges, universities, and schools.
Whether you are preparing for a career as a library technical assistant or as a librarian, planning to transfer to a four-year college or university or updating your skills, COD has the right program for you.
- Dedicated instructors with years of practical industry experience, certification and licensing.
- Instruction in top-notch facilities on state-of-the-art equipment.
- Flexible schedules with day, evening and online learning.
- Practical, hands-on experience as well as classroom-based studies.
- Articulated transfer agreements that provide students an affordable educational option with seamless transfers to prestigious universities.
- An active advisory committee of local librarians that ensures the coursework reflects the needs of library employers in the area.
- A program that has been approved by the American Library Association in core competencies for Library Support Staff Certification.
- An interactive LTA Club, exclusively for library and information technology students to visit local libraries, share job search strategies and more.
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Library and Information Technology, A.A.S.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Library and Information Technology program prepares students for paraprofessional levels of library service. Courses are designed for students with no previous library experience, for those returning to the workforce, or those upgrading skills. Graduates of the program are prepared for the Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC). The LSSC Program is accredited by the American Library Association-Allied Professional Association (ALA-APA). This degree requires a minimum of 64 credits in program requirements, electives and general education in the courses listed below.
Library and Information Technology, Certificate
The Library and Information Technology certificate prepares students for paraprofessional levels of library service. Courses are designed for students with no library experience, for those returning to the workforce, or those upgrading skills. Upon completion of the certificate students have fulfilled proficiency required for the Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC). The LSSC Program is accredited by the American Library Association-Allied Professional Association (ALA-APA). This certificate requires 30 credits in the courses listed below and is stackable into the AAS in Library and Information Technology.
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"The program allows me the flexibility to continue working part-time at the library while still providing me a high-quality education that I need to be successful in my new job.” - Amanda Hunhoff-Sepulveda
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The first step to getting started in library and information technology is to apply for admission.
Academic and Career Pathways give you a roadmap to achieving your career goals. Follow a pathway based on your degree or certificate that outlines which classes you need to take and when so you graduate on time or move on to the next phase in your career.
College of DuPage has several library and information technology transfer agreements in place with four-year colleges and universities to save you time, money and make the transfer process easier.
Many of these agreements with other colleges and universities have specific course requirements and a pre-determined course plan that needs to be followed to be eligible to transfer. Contact a program faculty member or academic advisor to learn more as course requirements vary by institution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to your frequently asked questions regarding the Library and Information Technology program.
All library and information technology students must take Library and Information Technology 1101, "Introduction to Libraries in the Information Age" if you want to complete the program and receive a certificate or a degree. This course is the prerequisite for all other library and information technology courses. It provides the necessary introduction to libraries and library materials.
Library and Information Technology 1820 courses are "Selected Topics in Librarianship." These courses are offered on an irregular basis and cover a wide variety of subjects.
Half of the students enrolled in the Library and Information Technology program have a bachelor's degree. Some students in the program also have master's degrees. If you already have earned your degree, you will still find the program challenging and interesting.
