Online Library Technician Program, Spokane Falls Community College 

Posted 11/05/2009

This is NOT a comprehensive list of all positions that might be available. Please check the websites listed below, plus local library and/or city/county/college/schools/government agency websites for information on other potential positions.

Para-Educators, Mead School District

Circulation Clerk, SCLD/Airway Heights

Page I, Spokane Public

WORC Grant Coordinator, Whitman County Library

Cataloging Assistant, Whitman College, WA

Library Clerk, AFB, Mountain Home, ID

Library Assistant, ITT Tech, Tukwilla, WA

Library Assistant, Fort Vancouver, WA

Substitute Assistant, Yakima Valley

Substitute Library Assistant, Camas, WA

Substitute Library Associate, Camas, WA

Library Technical Assistant, Vacaville, CA

Circulation Assistant, Timberland Regional Library, WA

Electronic Records/Library Associate, WA  State Library

Information Specialist, SCLD, http://www.scld.org/employment.asp#MLIS

Data Manager,  http://www.pnla.org/jobs/j35.htm

Cataloging Technician, CWU, http://www.pnla.org/jobs/j31.htm

Map Specialist,CWU,  http://www.pnla.org/jobs/j30.htm

Reference Assistant, OR, http://www.pnla.org/jobs/j20.htm

Page and Clerical Assistant I, Spokane Public,

http://www.spokanelibrary.org/index.php?page=employment

Para-educators, http://www.evsd.org/classified.php

Library Paraprofessional Positions

Spokane Public Library

Spokane County Library

School District 81

Mead School District

East Valley School District

Central Valley School District

West Valley School District

PNLA Website

King County Library System

Washington Library Websites

WorkSource Washington

WorkSource Idaho

Montana Jobs

Boise Public Library

Oregon Library Websites

Las Vegas Nevada (Clark-County)

MPLA Website

USAJobs (federal government positions)

Winter Classes 2010

There are lots of electives online  for students in the Library and Information Services AAS Degree program and  the certificate program of study. Go to this link to see online and onground classes for the current quarter, http://www.spokanefalls.edu/Resources/ClassSched/ClassSched.aspx Here are just a few of the online classes available. Online classes fill up fast!

Advising

Students if you have completed less than 30 hours of credits at SFCC, you will need to meet with an advisor before you can register for classes. You can be advised via email, in-person, or over-the-phone by talking with a library science instructor or academic counselor at SFCC.

Note: For students currently in the library science program you can graduate using the 2008-2009 program guide or the program guide for 2010 or later graduates.  The main difference between the change in degree requirements is for students graduating in 2010 or later, you can opt to follow the 2010 program guide and will graduate with an AAS Library and Information Services Degree and are required to take 10 cr of Computer Skills classes (with the rest consisting of approved electives).

Online Electives

Students may also take the following online or onsite electives from the following courses: education, early childhood education, ASL, foreign language, Information Systems, Business Technology, CAPPS, MGMT 223, ENGL 111 Intro to Lit, SPAN, or other electives with approval of the library technician advisor in order to meet the 90 required credits for the AAS degree. Electives are offered onsite and online. Here are some of the online electives this coming quarter. Some electives may require a prerequisite or instructor permission.

EDUC 252. Soc Emo Dev. 5 cr. Online. required for School Library Media Certificate students and AAS Education Paraprofessional students

EDUC 204. Except Child.*5 cr. Online.* required for School Library Media Certificate students and AAS Education Paraprofessional students

EDUC 205. Intro to Ed w/Field Experience. 5 cr. Online.* required for AAS Education Paraprofessional School Library Media Emphais Technician emphasis

HLTH 174. First Aid. 3 cr. Online.* recommended for persons working in school/public libraries.

ECED 190. Child Devel. 5 cr. Online.*

ECED 230. Learn Envir. 5 cr. Online.

ENGL 111. Intro to Lit. 5 cr. Online.*

ASL 122. ASL II. 5 cr. Online.*

SPAN 122. Spanish II. 5 cr. Online.

CMST 210. Int. Communication. 5 cr. Online.*

Online Human Relations/Leadership Skills Electives

HS 136. Interpersonal Communication. 5 cr. Online.

BUS 280. Human Relations. 5 cr. Online.  

MMGT 101. Principles of Management. 5 cr. Online.

MMGT 231. Human Resource Management. 5 cr. Online.

BUS 105. Principles of Leadership. 3 cr. Online.

SOC 101. Intro Soc. 5 cr. Online.*

Psych 100. Gen. PSYCH. 5 cr. Online.*

Online Computer Skills Electives

GEN 108. Learning in the 21st Century. 5 cr. WAOL Online.

LMLIB 126. School Library Technology... 3 cr. Online.

In addition, all of the CAPPS classes are offered (self-paced courses work at home) with only your test required in the lab. Students can also take Graphic Design self-paced courses from SFCC. Students can also take CATT classes online from SCC.

Online Computation Electives

MATH 091. Algebra I. 5 cr Online.

MATH 092. Algebra II. 5 cr. Online.

MATH 099. Int. Algebra. 5 cr. Online.*

ACCT& 201. Prin. of Accounting. 5 cr. Online.*

There are additional business math (102, 103, 104), pre-algebra, and accounting courses offered onsite that can be substituted for the computation elective. I would recommend that students take ACCT 141 Quickbooks (3-5 cr) which is usually offered online in fall and spring.

Online Communication Electives

BT 107. Business Communication. 5 cr. Online.

Engl 101. English Composition I. 5 cr. Online.*

Engl 102. English Composition II. 5 cr. Online.*

Engl 235. Technical Writing. 5 cr. Online.

*Courses are generally considered AA transfer courses for students interested in transferring courses to a four year degree program in WA state. Transferability varies with institution and degree program and not all courses may transfer to a four year institution. If you are planning to transfer you must talk with an advisor/academic counselor.

Online library science classes:

1824    LMLIB 116. Intro to Circ. 5 cr. Online. No text required. Nagel

1827    LMLIB 125. Intro to School Libraries. 5 cr. Online. No text required. Swan

1830    LMLIB 126. School Technology... 3 cr. Online. No text required. Hogan

1833    LMLIB 220. Tec Ser Cataloging. 5 cr. Online. One text highly recommended. Swan

1836    LMLIB 267. COOP Internship. 1-6 cr. Internship at your local library. No text required. Swan

For a list of all online and onsite courses, go to  http://www.spokanefalls.edu/Resources/ClassSched/ClassSched.aspx

1. Are all of the courses online for the AAS degree and certificate?

Yes, all of the courses are online with the exception of the internship which is done at a library in your area. There are no residency requirements.

2. Are there any prerequisites to the program?

Anyone can enter the program of study.There are no prerequisites required. You are NOT required to take any placement tests (unless you  specifically want to take ENGL or MATH courses). It is highly recommended that you take the COMPASS reading/writing assessment test if you are unsure if you have the reading/writing skills needed to take college level courses. You can take the COMPASS test at SFCC or at another college site around the U.S. Visit the NSEC site for information about assessment testing.

3. Is course content online?

Yes, the course content is online and delivered via Angel software. A printer is highly recommended. Textbooks are only required for a few LMLIB classes. Textbooks are usually required for other electives--this will vary from course to course.

4. Who should enter this program of study or who can take classes in this program?

Students interested in paraprofessional positions in libraries; employees who want to take library science coursework to assist with job training and promotion; and students who want to try out library science classes before entering a Master's level program; and students who are interested in education paraprofessional positions in schools or school libraries.

5. Can credit be awarded for previous library work experience or if I work in a library?

Yes, credit can be awarded with approval through our college credit for library experience program.

6. What other online study options are available?

Students can take independent study courses; internships; and electives in other areas of study like early childhood education; education; special education; communication; humanities; and leadership skills classes.

7. Where can I see a list of courses in the program?

Click here to see courses for the AAS degree or the certificate program.

8. What fees and tuition are charged for the program?

http://icatalog.ccs.spokane.edu/fees.pdf

9. Are there any discounts or waivers?

Students who are state of Washington employees and over 60 are eligible for a waiver. Financial aid is available for eligible students. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Students who can get credit for previous work approval effectively get a significant discount on selected classes.

10. Where are your students located?

Students in the program are from Washington state, Idaho and around the US.

11. Can I transfer college credit to your institution?

Yes, college credit for other courses can be applied to this program of study.

12. Can I take classes at my local college and library science classes at your college?

Yes, students can take electives or other courses at a local college and take classes at SFCC. This is a great way to save money on selected classes.

13. How long has your program been around?

The library sciences program at SFCC has been offered since 1977. The online program has been available since 2007. The program follows the ALA recommended guidelines for library paraprofessional training. SFCC is a regionally accredited community college.

14. What other programs do you offer?

The online program at SFCC offers an online AAS degree, online certificate and also offers a joint program (mix of onsite/online courses) with the Education Paraprofessional program at SFCC. Students can also (with carefully advisor planning) combine library science courses with other degree programs at SFCC.

15. Can I transfer to a four-year college with my degree?

Yes, Whitworth University accepts the entire AAS degree as a transfer into the adult evening bachelor's degree completion program. Other universities will accept some credits, but probably not all (this depends on your transfer institution). Check with an advisor if you are planning to transfer, so you can select generally transferable electives.

16. When can I start in the program?

You can start in the program at the beginning of any quarter. Depending on number of courses taken each quarter, previous college credits, and the quarter you entered the program, the AAS degree can take two years to complete (however, for some students it may take less than two years).

Spokane Is Reading, Fall 2010

Spokane Falls Community College

Online Library and Information Services Program at SFCC

Education Paraprofessional Program-School Library Media Technician Emphasis

SFCC Distance Learning Office

SFCC Online Bookstore

Whitworth University Degree Completion Program

Transfer your AAS degree to Whitworth University to get your four year degree!

WSU Distance Learning Degree Completion Program

Check out the online degree completion program at WSU (for those of you interested in transfer options to a four year university).