Library & Information Science Technology Program

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. 

Library & Information Science Technology Program

Library & Information Science Technology
General Education and Professional Curriculum

NOTE:
        * 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 for Library & Information Science Technology AAS degree

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 I Area C		3 hours
Select elective from Core I Area D		3-4 hours
Select elective from Core I Area E		3 hours