ILP - INFORMATION SERVICES - LIBRARY PARAPROFESSIONAL
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Associate of Applied Science Degree
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Cathy Bennett |
740-695-9500 |
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Joyce Baker |
740-695-9500 |
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The Information Technology degree program is a unique program of study that interfaces the major areas of Applications, Business, Engineering, and Information Services into a degree for total flexibility in the rapidly changing information technology environment. Students may select from the four majors listed below, and may custom design their degree with selected Specialty Options. By working closely with a Program Chair or Advisor, students are able to sequence the courses required for their selected degree.
Library Communications
This specialty is intended for those already employed in a public, academic, K-12, or other type of library; an information technology organization; or for those who would like a career in one of these organizations. The Library Communications Specialty is designed to accommodate part-time distance education students via web delivery of all courses. Libraries and other information providers need employees who understand the purpose and focus of the organization and who can assist adults and children in defining, finding, evaluating, and using information. Libraries increasingly need employees who can also present information electronically over the web, as part of patron or customer presentations and training, or in professionally developed brochures and flyers. This specialty focuses on understanding library and
information services and operations; finding, evaluating, organizing, and presenting information; professionally assisting patrons and customers
seeking information; and preparing information for presentation.
Library Paraprofessional
This specialty is intended for those already employed in libraries and other information technology organizations, as well as for those who would like a career in the information field. The program is designed to accommodate part-time and distance education students. It utilizes the Internet and off-campus sites (through partnerships with other institutions) as its delivery medium. The rapid growth in computer technology and electronic information sources, especially World Wide Web resources, requires libraries to employ individuals who can professionally assist a variety of people in defining, finding, evaluating, and using information; prepare and maintain information resources using a variety of software, hardware, and network tools; and utilize technical skills to maintain hardware, software, and networks. Graduates of the Library Paraprofessional Specialty may become employed in a variety of library settings including public libraries; school library media centers; college and university libraries; corporate, medical, and other special libraries and information centers; and other library-related businesses. Additionally, employment opportunities exist in many organizations and businesses in such diverse areas as help desk support, web page editor, computer maintenance technician, and information research. |
