Library Media Technology (LIB)

The Library Media Technology 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 usersfind 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 theLibrary Media Specialist portion of the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment.

There are two learning levels in the Library Media Technology program:

1. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) • 64 credits
2. Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) • 33 credits

For details on the courses needed to earn your degree or certificate in this program, see the current NPC college catalog or talk with an academic adviser.