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Library Services and Technology (LIB.AAS)

Library Services and Technology (LIB.ONL.AAS) - 100% Online

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.

  • Students practice the ethics and values established by the American Library Association.
  • Students recognize the mission and roles of a library in its community and the mission of libraries in general.
  • Students recognize the needs of diverse groups of library users.
  • Students perform routine library tasks in both public and technical services.

Program Plan 2025-2026

Full Time - Fall Start

Year 1 - Fall

Courses    Credits
ENG 1510 Composition I 3
  or ENG 1510E Composition I Enhanced 4
  or ENG 1510S Composition I with Support 6
CIS 1050 Personal Computer Productivity Tools 4
COM 1290 Interpersonal Communication 3
LIB 11001 Information Research Methods  2
LIB 11501 Introduction to Library Services  3
  TOTAL CREDITS  15

Year 1 - Winter

Courses    Credits
ENG 1520 Composition II 3
COM 2290 Intercultural Communication or other COM course 3
CIS Choice of CIS 1060, CIS 1200, CIS 1400 or CIS 1500 3-4
LIB 12001 Introduction to Library Technology  3
LIB 20001 Collection Management 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  15-16

Year 1 - Summer

Courses    Credits
  Fine Arts/Humanities (choose a course from program list) 3-4
  Fine Arts/Humanities (choose a course from program list) 3-4
  TOTAL CREDITS  6-8

Year 2 - Fall

Courses    Credits
MAT Choice of MAT 1070, MAT 1125, MAT 1525* or MAT 580* 3-4
SOC 2620 Sociology of Diversity or other SOC course 3
PSY 2630 Psychology of Organizational Behavior or other PSY course 3
LIB 21501 Library Access Services 3
LIB 21701 Introduction to Reference Resources 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  15-16

MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for graduation for this degree.

Year 2 - Winter

Courses    Credits
Gen Ed Mathematics/Science* 3-4
Elective  Any course 1000 or higher 2-3
LIB 21001 Library Cataloging  3
LIB 23001 Interaction and Collaboration in the Library Environment 2
LIB 2450 Library Practicum 2
  TOTAL CREDITS  12-14
                                                                                                                                                                                            TOTAL CREDITS  61-65

Note: *If MAT 1525 or MAT 1580 is chosen for MATH requirement, then Gen Ed Mathematics/Science is completed

Footnote:

1Course offered online