The Associate of Applied Science in Library & Information Science Technology has the primary objective of providing an educated workforce for the libraries and information centers of today's changing information society and vigorous preparation for those who choose to explore career options in libraries and information centers as paraprofessionals. Many students seek training and lifelong learning skills to work in library and information centers without undertaking the rigors and expenses of the full graduate-degree programs required of librarians. This AAS program meets the increased needs of Georgia for a trained and educated workforce ready to serve both the metropolitan and rural libraries and information centers of the state.
The curriculum combines the University System of Georgia core curriculum and a broad-based blend of technology and business offerings. The design of the LIST curriculum conforms to the Criteria for Programs to Prepare Library Technical Assistants (1998), a document that was accepted by the Committee on Education of the American Library Association. Special characteristics of the curriculum include internships with local libraries, which will serve to develop practical skill applications in a work environment.
|
General Education Curriculum |
22 hours |
Required Courses:
| RSCH 1203 | Research Strategies/Technology | 1 hour |
| ENGL 1101* | English Composition I | 3 hours |
| ENGL 1102* | English Composition II | 3 hours |
|
HIST 2111* or HIST 2112* |
United States History I United States History II |
3 hours 3 hours |
|
MATH 1001 or MATH 1111 |
Quantitative Skills and Reasoning
College Algebra |
3 hours
3 hours |
| POLS 1101* | American Government | 3 hours |
| PSYC 1101* | Introduction to General Psychology | 3 hours |
| Select elective from Core Area C (a) | 3 hours | |
NOTES:
* Or Honors version
(a) Students should select one of the following electives from Core I Area C: ENGL 2111*, ENGL 2112*, ENGL 2121*, ENGL 2122*, ENGL 2131*, ENGL 2132*, or FILM 1301*.
| Professional Curriculum | 41-42 hours |
Required Courses:
| BISM 2601* | Business Information Systems | 3 hours |
| COMM 1201* | Public Speaking | 3 hours |
| Foreign Language 1002* or higher | 3 hours | |
| LIST 1101 | Introduction to Libraries & Information Science | 3 hours |
| LIST 1103 | Acquisitions and Technical Processing | 3 hours |
| LIST 1105 | Public Services in Libraries & Information Centers | 3 hours |
| LIST 2009 | Internship | 3 hours |
| PHED 2006 | First Aid, Safety, and CPR | 3 hours |
| PSYC 2103* | Introduction to Human Development | 3 hours |
Select 14-15 hours from the following courses:
(Select at least 3 LIST courses. The remaining courses may be selected from electives chosen from Areas C, D, or E or from the other LIST courses.)
| LIST 2002 | Services for Children and Youth | 3 hours |
| LIST 2003 | School Libraries and Media Centers | 3 hours |
| LIST 2004 | Public Libraries | 3 hour |
| LIST 2005 | Computers in Libraries | 3 hours |
| LIST 2006 | College and University Libraries | 3 hours |
| LIST 2010 | Principles of Cataloging and Indexing | 3 hours |
| LIST 2014 | Services in Special Libraries | 2 hours |
| LIST 2015 | Topics in Library Science Technology | 2 hours |
| Select elective from Core Area C | 3 hours | |
| Select elective from Core Area D | 3-4 hours | |
| Select elective from Core Area E | 3 hours | |
Effective Fall 2011