图书馆及资讯科技

If you you enjoy working in a library setting and have an interest in technology, you should consider enrolling in the 图书馆及资讯科技 (LIT) program. Students in this program enjoy assisting others and utilizing computer technology.

The LIT program is suitable for those seeking entry-level employment in either public or private libraries. The curriculum is also ideal for current paraprofessional and professional library employees who seek specialized training in new technologies.

Graduates of the LIT program are generally employed in either library technical services or public services and utilize technical expertise to assist in either library operations or client services.

作为图书馆技术服务方面的专家, 文学专业的毕业生从事编目工作, 索取图书馆资料, 或收集管理. 在公共服务部门, graduates assist clients with locating needed materials and provide reference services.

毕业生受雇于图书馆, 媒体和学习资源中心, and with other organizations engaged in library-related activities. They are prepared for jobs with any organization that uses technology to process, 管理, 交流信息.

The 推荐正规买球平台 图书馆及资讯科技 program is the only one of its kind in North Carolina and one of only four like it in the United States. The program was developed in cooperation with library professionals across the state and nation ensuring that the focus of providing staff development needs is preserved.

The program is offered totally via distance education meaning that a student may earn an Associate Degree in 图书馆及资讯科技, 一个文凭, or one of five certificates by using 互联网 in your own home or at your workplace. 作为远程教育项目, students from across the United States are utilizing this unique and flexible learning environment.

Highly specialized instruction is led by an outstanding faculty of professional librarians and teachers. All members of the faculty have a minimum of an advanced degree, all with an earned Master's Degree in 图书馆 Science and some with an earned Doctorate Degree in the field.

The curriculum continues to be refined with the assistance of an active and diverse Advisory Committee. The committee includes professional librarians from public and private institutions including community colleges, public school systems and major state universities.

Subject matter covered in the LIT program includes information resources and services, 收购和藏品管理, 编目和分类, 图书馆项目开发, 电子数据库, 公共服务运作, 以及图书馆的运营和维护. 另外, there is a strong emphasis on technology courses including computer applications, 互联网, 操作系统, PC诊断和配置, Web开发工具, 和网络.

我什么时候到推荐正规买球平台校园?

图书馆及资讯科技 students are not required to come to a 推荐正规买球平台 campus at any time. Procedures are in place for submitting assignments and taking exams, 学生建议, 课程报名及缴费, 书店购买, 以及课程方向.

Do I have to take all of the courses for this program through 推荐正规买球平台?

All of the library-related courses must be taken online through 推荐正规买球平台. Other courses in the program may be taken from 推荐正规买球平台 through Distance Education or may be taken from a community college of the student's choice.

How do 图书馆 and Info Technology students and instructors communicate?

Using communication tools within the online learning 管理ment system, 黑板上, a strong emphasis is placed on participation in the library-related courses. Students are assigned specific topics to discuss and classmates and instructors respond. There is some flexibility in when and how students participate, 但是需要满足明确的要求. The requirements are clearly outlined by instructors. In addition, students and instructors communicate through email and by telephone.

How much work is involved in the library related courses?

Although there is some flexibility in online courses, students should not expect them to be easier than courses in a traditional classroom setting. For example, there are definite due dates and expectations for assignments. 和所有的大学课程一样, 学生应该期望花费, 平均, two hours per week for each course's semester hour credit. 因此, 如果一门课程是3个学时的学分课程, students can expect to spend 6 hours per week in course preparation.

学生学什么

Students successfully completing the 图书馆及资讯科技 Program will be able to:

  • 适当的口头和书面沟通
  • Demonstrate knowledge of library work through oral and written topical assignments and examinations
  • 口头和书面, describe library public services and technical services using oral and visual print and electronic presentations, 根据需要
  • 管理印刷和电子图书馆资源
  • 运用解决问题的能力.
  • Effectively communicate knowledge of library and information technology concepts, 问题, 并提供各种书面格式的服务.

请注意:
Curriculum guides are for students enrolled during the current academic year. Students enrolled in a previous academic year should visit the Program Evaluation link in 自助服务 to find the required list of courses for graduation. 如需帮助,请咨询您的 顾问.