Information Services/Library Paraprofessional (LIS)
View the required classes for the Library Paraprofessional Specialty program.
If you are:
- Employed in a library
- Employed in an information technology organization
- Would like a career in the world of information
then the Library Paraprofessional program will give you the competitive edge in the world of information! In addition, this distinguished program is designed to accommodate part-time and distance education students. It incorporates the internet and off-campus sites—through partnerships with other institutions—to bring this program to you.
The monumental growth in computer technology and electronic information sources, especially World Wide Web resources, launches libraries into employment of 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.
- Utilize technical skills to maintain hardware, software, and networks
When you graduate with your Associate of Applied Science Degree as a Library Paraprofessional Specialist in hand, you will find a world of employment opportunities may await you. Graduates may become employed in a variety of settings including:
- Library Settings
- Public Libraries
- School library media centers
- College and university libraries
- Corporate, medical and other special libraries and information centers
- Other library-related businesses
- Organizations and businesses
- Help desk support
- Web page editor
- Computer maintenance technician
- Information research
Turn the page to a new future and a new you - the Library Paraprofessional Specialty program is waiting just for you!
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate effective team communications and collaboration.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively use computer software while completing an organizational project.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply information literacy skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply effective clear, and grammatically correct written communications.