| " I enjoy working with the public and helping them to get what they need either for education or entertainment. I have learned a great deal taking these classes from BTC and have used a lot of what I have learned at work, especially the searching techniques." - Mary Royko |
"Getting my degree from BTC has certainly enhanced my working library skills. The classes that were offered for the library paraprofessional degree not only fit into my schedule but helped me move to another position. I am currently employed at Miami University of Ohio as a Senior Library Technician moving from a reference assistant position in a public library. I know without this degree neither position would have been possible." - Mary Jo Powell |
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.
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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.
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What our students say:
Preston
2008 Grad
Listen to why Preston choose the library field. |
Shelley Aiello
2008 Grad
Listen to why Shelley chose online classes. |
Deborah Mosora
2004 Grad
Listen to what Deb thinks about working in a library. |
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