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Library Media Technology - AAS

Library Media Technology - AAS

The Library Media Technology (LIB) program prepares students to be library technicians or library technical assistants. Library technicians may work under the direction of a librarian, teacher or other professional. Work may be found in public, community, school, special, and college and university libraries. Career or volunteer opportunities exist in rural, suburban and metropolitan areas.

Library technicians assist with the acquisition, processing and organization of library materials. They help library users find materials and information. Library technicians may also operate and maintain audio/visual equipment, enter and retrieve information from computer databases or the Internet, and instruct customers in the use of library resources.

Library Media Technology courses are available online. Arizona teachers interested in a Library Media Specialist Endorsement may use Library Media Technology courses to prepare for the Library Media Specialist portion of the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment.



Associate of Applied Science • 64 Cr.

To earn an AAS in Library Media Technology the student must complete 25 general education credits, 21 credits of core requirements, 9 required electives, and 9 unrestricted electives.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • 25 cr.

Communications • 6 cr.

  • ENL 101 College Composition I • 3 cr.
  • ENL 102 College Composition II • 3 cr.
  • or
  • ENL 109 Technical Writing • 3 cr.
  • or
  • SPT 120 Public Speaking • 3 cr.

Mathematics • 3 cr.

  • MAT 103 Business Math • 3 cr.
  • or
  • MAT 105 Mathematics for General Education • 3 cr.

Discipline Studies • 16 cr.

Per the AAS Discipline Studies List:

  • Arts and Humanities • 6 cr. (from 2 departments)
  • Physical and Biological Sciences • 4 cr.
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences • 6 cr.

 

 

Core Requirements • 21 cr.
  • LIB 102 Organization and Functions of Libraries • 3 cr.
  • LIB 103 Library Management and Administration • 3 cr.
  • LIB 106 Technical Services and Cataloging • 3 cr.
  • LIB 107 Reference Sources and Services I • 3 cr.
  • LIB 108 Public Relations and Marketing of Libraries • 3 cr.
  • LIB 111 Collection Development in Libraries • 3 cr.
  • LIB 112 Introduction to Library Technology • 3 cr.
Required Electives • 9 Cr.

A minimum of 9 credits must be completed from the following list:

  • BUS 112 Fundamentals of Bookkeeping for Business • 3 cr.
  • BUS 210 Principles of Modern Management • 3 cr.
  • CIS 100 Introduction to Computer Science • 3 cr.
  • CIS 230 Introduction to Microsoft Office • 3 cr.
  • EDU 200 Introduction to Education • 3 cr.
  • LIB 120 Young Adult and Children's Services • 3 cr.
  • LIB 198 Internship • 1-6 cr.
  • LIB 199 Workshop • 0.5-6.
  • LIB 205 Media Production and Equipment Maintenance • 3 cr.
  • LIB 207 Reference Sources and Services II • 3 cr.
  • LIB 209 Current Trends and Issues in Library Media • 3 cr.
  • LIB 210 Library Media Field Experience • 3 cr.
  • LIB 218 Media/Book Review Preparation • 1 cr.
  • LIB 220 Church Librarianship • 3 cr.
  • LIB 221 Library Display Preparation • 1 cr.
  • LIB 299 Special Topics • 1-4 cr.
  • PHO 100 Beginning Photography • 3 cr.
Unrestricted Electives • 9 Cr.

Any unduplicated 100 level or higher courses.

 

 

Certificate of Applied Science

To complete a Certificate of Applied Science in Library Media Technology, a student must complete the 21 core requirements, plus any 3 credits from the required electives, MAT 103 or MAT 105, and ENL 101.