Library Technical Assistant
Program Goals & Outcomes
The online Library Technical Assistant (LTA) program at Rose State is the only LTA program in the state of Oklahoma. All courses are taught by master’s-level librarians. Currently, we offer two Library Technical Assistant courses per semester. Since all courses are taught online, students can complete program requirements while working full-time.
The goal of the Library Technical Assistant Associate of Applied Science degree program is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to begin a career as a library technical assistant in a public, school, academic, or special library setting.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Differentiate between library types and the services they provide;
- Describe library technology and databases;
- Collaborate in teams; and
- Explain the Library Bill of Rights.
Students in the program must complete courses listed in Program Requirements and Support & Related sections with a minimum grade of “C” in each course in order to receive the Associate of Applied Science Degree.
NOTE: LTA classes are offered only via the internet.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (18 hours min.)
English Composition (6 hours)
- ENGL 1113 English Composition I+
- ENGL 1213 English Composition II+
U.S. History/U.S. Government (6 hours)
- HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877
or HIST 1493 U.S. History Since 1877 - POLS 1113 American Federal Government
General Education Electives (6 hours)
See list in the College Catalog.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (23 hours)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation.
- LTA 1303 Special Publications
- LTA 1312 Library Services for Children & Young Adults
- LTA 1313 Introduction to Library Public Services
- LTA 1322 Introduction to the Library Paraprofessional Field
- LTA 1323 Introduction to Library Technical Services
- LTA 1333 Technology in Libraries
- LTA 1343 Records Management
- LTA 1353 Library Management Skills
- LTA 2001 Capstone Project+
SUPPORT & RELATED ELECTIVES (21 hours)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation.
- CIT 1093 Microcomputer Applications
- ECON 2103 Personal Finance
- MCOM 1213 Public Speaking
See Recommended Support & Related Electives below.
+Check course description for prerequisites that must be met.
Recommended Support & Related Electives
Additional Support & Related courses can be selected from most 1000-level or higher courses except physical education, activity, performance, or skill courses. In general, courses that would be especially appropriate to the LTA major would include: CJ 2303+, ENGL 2053+, LTA 2191-3, MCOM 1103, MGMT 2203, MULT 1123, PSYC 1113, any foreign language, or any course that satisfies a Humanities elective. See list in the College Catalog. If preparing for work in children’s services, students are recommended to take FSCD 2523, CJ 2303+, or PSYC 2503+. If preparing for a BA in Information Studies, students are recommended to take ECON 2303, ECON 2403, or ECON 2843+.
Suggested Order of Enrollment
Students should enroll in a combination of General Education Requirements and Program Requirements to complete the degree. Check the College Catalog and/or class schedule for specific course offerings. The “+” symbol represents a prerequisite for the course. Any course offering is subject to change without notice.
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Graduates of the LTA program will be able to do the following:
- Exhibit knowledge and understanding of libraries, museums, and other knowledge storage mechanisms.
- Demonstrate understanding of customer service, library classification MARC records, children’s and teens’ authors, familiarity with common reference materials and how to use them to assist library patrons.
- Demonstrate basic computer literacy skills, basic management skills and the life cycle of documents.
- Exhibit a basic general foundation of English, history, government, science or math, and liberal arts.
LTA 1303 SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS
This course is designed to familiarize you with materials unique to the medical, government, legal, and genealogical fields. It will introduce the unique terminology of those fields, including MESH terminology, legal citations, and genealogy research methods and sources. It will also look at the Superintendent of Documents catalogs and indexes, the National Library of Medicine, the Government Printing Office and its functions and operation. Federal statutes and Supreme court documents, the depository library system; state and local documents will also be covered, as well as ordering, acquisition and cataloging records; indexing, data bases and microforms. This course delivered only via the Internet.
LTA 1312 LIBRARY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS
A course designed to familiarize you with the basic library services offered to children and young adults. Covers various programs offered in public libraries and school media centers, reading programs, story telling, publicity, book talks, service and information needs, and a brief survey of basic children and young adult materials (including books, audiovisuals, and microcomputer software). This course delivered only via the Internet.
LTA 1313 INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY PUBLIC SERVICES
A course designed to familiarize you with the programs and materials available in a library which serve the needs of library patrons. Includes coverage of library terminology, general library organization, the LTA/patron interface, reference materials, interlibrary loan, information and referral, networks, circulation, library instruction programs, service to special segments of the population, and publicity. This course delivered only via the Internet.
LTA 1322 INTRODUCTION TO THE LIBRARY PARAPROFESSIONAL FIELD
This course serves as an overview to the work of the Library Technical Assistant. It will look at a brief history of libraries and librarianship and the possible jobs, salaries, and types of libraries in which the LTA employee might find him/herself. It will also look at professional organizations within the library field and issues of importance to libraries, such as the Library Bill of Rights, the Freedom to Read, censorship, etc. This course delivered only via the Internet.
LTA 1323 INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY TECHNICAL SERVICES
A course designed to familiarize you with many phases of material preparation and record keeping. Includes maintenance of periodicals, acquisitions, circulation, cataloging, document inventory, audiovisuals, information and referral, interlibrary loan, and binding files; basic cataloging information; bibliographic searching; filing and shelf reading. This course delivered only via the Internet.
LTA 1333 TECHNOLOGY IN LIBRARIES
A course designed to acquaint you with present and potential audio-visual machines and services for libraries. It covers basic procedures for evaluating, buying, maintaining, and using various kinds of audio-visual machines needed to deliver audio-visual programs, as well as ways to select proper formats in software for a specific library program. This course is offered only via internet.
LTA 1343 RECORDS MANAGEMENT
This course is designed to familiarize you with an overview of the practice of records management (RM): the systematic control of information resources in any format, from creation through use, storage, and final disposition. Students will learn how records and information management programs contribute to the efficiency (and legal compliance, occasionally) of any type of organization (government, enterprise, non-profit). Upon completion of the course, students should understand what records management is and the importance of RM in any organization; the components of a formal RM program and the benefits of implementing an RM program; RM as a profession and opportunities in the field.This course is delivered only via the internet.
LTA 1353 LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SKILLS
A course designed to familiarize you with management skills needed in a library setting. Includes a study of the qualities necessary for library managerial success: planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and communicating. This course is offered only via internet.
LTA 2001 CAPSTONE PROJECT
This exit/assessment portfolio is required of all Library Technical Assistant majors. Enrollment in this class and completion of the portfolio is to be done during the student’s final semester before graduation or upon completion of the LTA courses. Prerequisites: Successful completion of required LTA courses or upon completion of a minimum of four required LTA courses and with concurrent enrollment in the remaining LTA courses.
- Public and private libraries
- School libraries at all levels
- Government agencies
- Research organizations