ACRL/CJCLS Committee on Library Staff Education: Exisiting Programs

COLORADO

PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
Library Technician Program
Pueblo, CO
DEGREE/CERT: Certificate & AAS Degree 

CONNECTICUT

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY 
Information Management & Services
New Haven, CT 06515 
DEGREE/CERT: Undergraduate (B.S.) Information Management and Services; School Library Media Specialist Certificate
NOTE: Offers distance education option

THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
Library Technology Certificate
Norwich, CT
DEGREE/CERT: Certificate, Library Technology

NOTES: Program is fully online.  Participant in the Degree Recognition Agreement with ALA-APA Library Support Staff Certification program  

IDAHO

COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN IDAHO
Library and Information Science 
Twin Falls, ID
DEGREE/CERT: AA in Library and Information Science

ILLINOIS

COLLEGE OF DUPAGE
Library Technical Assistant
Glen Ellyn, IL
DEGREE/CERT: AAS & Certificate in Library Technology

NOTE: Participant in the Degree Recognition Agreement with ALA-APA Library Support Staff Certification program 

ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE
Library Technical Assistant Program
East Peoria, IL
DEGREE/CERT: AAS, Library Technical Assistant

NOTE: Participant in the Degree Recognition Agreement with ALA-APA Library Support Staff Certification program 

JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE
Library Technical Assistant 
Joliet, IL 
DEGREE/CERT: Certificate

WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE
Library Technical Assistant
Chicago, IL 
DEGREE/CERT: AAS, Certificate in Library Technology 
NOTE: Offers distance education option

KENTUCKY

BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Library Information Technology
DEGREE/CERT: AAS and Academic Certificate in Library Information Technology
NOTE: BCTC offers online undergraduate library science courses, which lead to the:  Academic Certificate in Library Information Technology

• Associate of Applied Science in Information Management & Design with the Library Information Technology Option
• Associate of Arts and Associate of Science elective courses for transfer to the Northern Kentucky University bachelor's degree in Library Informatics
• The courses satisfy the library experience and paraprofessional certification levels for Kentucky public library employees. In addition, they satisfy re-certification requirements for all levels of Kentucky public library certification.

NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Library Career Development - Continuing Education Program
Highland Heights, KY
DEGREE: LSSC Certification

LOUISIANA

STATE LIBRARY OF LOUISIANA
Library Support Staff Certification
Baton Rouge, LA
DEGREE/CERT: Certificate
NOTE:  All courses are offered completely online.

Participant in the Degree Recognition Agreement with ALA-APA Library Support Staff Certification program  

MAINE

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA
Library and Information Services
Augusta, ME
DEGREE/CERT: Certificate, AS, and BS 
NOTES: Out of state students pay a reduced tuition rate of 125% in-state tuition; financial aid is available. This distance education program includes national and international delivery via asynchronous technologies; access to the Internet is required. See program web page for details.

Participant in the Degree Recognition Agreement with ALA-APA Library Support Staff Certification program 

MICHIGAN

OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Library Technician Program 
Auburn Hills, MI
DEGREE/CERT: AAS or Certificate 
NOTES: For information about this program contact the college directly or view their catalog via the college home page. 

MINNESOTA

MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (MCTC)
Library Information Technology Program
Minneapolis, MN
DEGREE/CERT: Associate of Applied Science Degree, Certificate in Technical Information Services, Certificate in Public Information Services

NOTES:

• Both certificate and AAS are online / distance ed programs.  
• The tuition for in-state and out-of-state students is the same. 
• Program video: https://vimeo.com/mctclibrary/lit 

NEBRASKA

Nebraska Community Colleges
Central Community College
Library and Information Services

Columbus, NE
DEGREE/CERT: Certificate or AA pathway. 
NOTE: Course work in this certificate program will fulfill the requirements for Nebraska Public Librarian certification.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

White Mountains Community College
Library Technology

Berlin, NH
DEGREE/CERT: Certificate
 

NORTH CAROLINA

CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
Library and Information Technology 
Sanford, NC 
DEGREE/CERT: Associate Degree in Applied Science in Library and Information Technology; Diploma in Library and Information Technology; Certificate available in Library Public Services; Library Cataloging; Library Technical Services; Library Programs;  Library Basics;  Library Management 
NOTES: Library-related courses available through distance education/Internet only.

Participant in the Degree Recognition Agreement with ALA-APA Library Support Staff Certification program  

OKLAHOMA

ROSE STATE COLLEGE
Library Technical Assistant 
Midwest City, OK
DEGREE/CERT: Associate of Applied Science
NOTE: All courses are taught online.

PENNSYLVANIA

NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Library Technical Assistant Program
Bethlehem, PA
DEGREE/CERT: Library Technical Assistant specialized diploma

NOTE: Offered through their online learning program.

TEXAS

TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE
Library Technician
Forth Worth, TX
DEGREE/CERT: Associate in Applied Science, Level 1 Certificate

NOTE: Offers hybrid courses at the Trinity River Campus.

WASHINGTON

HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
Library & Information Services Program 
Des Moines, WA
DEGREE/CERT: K-12 Library endorsement in conjunction with Seattle Pacific University
NOTE: Online

Participant in the Degree Recognition Agreement with ALA-APA Library Support Staff Certification program  

SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
LiS Degree Program 
Spokane, WA
DEGREE/CERT: Online LiS AAS degree, Online LiS Certificate, 
Online Education Paraeducator, School Library Media Technician AAS degree (joint program) with online options

NOTE: College credit discounts for current library employees

Participant in the Degree Recognition Agreement with ALA-APA Library Support Staff Certification program

Bachelor Degree transfer options

WISCONSIN

CHIPPEWA VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Library & Information Services Degree Program
Eau Claire, WI
DEGREE/CERT: Associate in Applied Science, Library & Information Services

NOTES:  Offered 100% online - See Program Video

Includes required courses for WI DPI public library director certification (Grades II-III)

Continuing education courses offered to existing library and related employees

OTHER

These organizations also offer LSSC approved courses.  Follow their links for more information.

CORE: You can also check out their schedule of online learning opportunities here: CORE Continuing Education

Amigos: Contact the Amigos Office at 800-843-8482, ext. 2829 or 972-851-8000 for information on registration and on-request policies and fees. If you have questions about the training schedule, contact Amigos Training Support, 800-843-8482, ext. 2829 (972-851-8000 in the Dallas area) or learning@amigos.org

Infopeople:  LSSC-approved Infopeople courses are offered at least once per year.  For the most current registration information subscribe to the Infopeople Training Announcements list or check the Infopeople website for all upcoming training.  Contact assist@infopeople.org for additional information.