Library Technical Assistant
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Library Technical Assistant
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Library Technical Assistant Certificate
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General Information
Characteristics of the Work
Library Technical Assistants perform a wide variety of work depending entirely on whether the library in which they work is a school, public, academic or special library, and depending on whether that library is in rural or urban area. Two good overviews of the Library Technical Assistant position are listed below.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Who are Library Support Staff
(from the Library Support Staff Resource Center)
Sample job descriptions:
- POSITION: Library Technician, Law Firm:
. . . has an opening for a library
technician to perform the following clerical and technical duties: mail
check-in, materials processing, shelving, filing, supplies, data entry, and
other duties as assigned. Qualifications are: high school diploma (some
college preferred); one or more years working in a library, preferably a
law library; ability to lift/shift up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis; good
oral
and written communication skills; customer-service orientation.
Salary and benefits competitive.
- CATALOGING SPECIALIST
...seeks a Library Specialist for its Cataloging Department to perform copy
cataloging and
authority control for monographs; update local system records
for added
volumes and superseded items; train and supervise student
assistants to process
library materials; assist with departmental projects; and,
compile monthly
cataloging statistics. REQUIRED: High school diploma or
equivalent
combination of training and experience. PREFERRED: two years
of library
experience with online library systems; excellent computer
skills; OCLC
knowledge. We seek a self motivated individual, who is
organized, attentive to
detail, able to prioritize work, has the ability to work
cooperatively as part of a
team, and communicates effectively, both orally and in
writing.
- POSITION: SERIALS ORDER ASSISTANT:
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Head, Acquisitions
Department, the Serials Assistant: will initiate and maintain the
subscriptions, standing orders, memberships, and order plans for serials in
Library collections; identify and resolve problems relating to serials
orders;verify invoice accuracy for payment; monitor the costs of subscriptions and
other standing orders; monitor license requirements; create and maintain
records of serials holdings, payment information, and subscription terms
and restrictions, and communicate this information to other library
departments.
The Serials Assistant will oversee and monitor the accuracy and integrity of the serials database of
the Libraries' integrated acquisitions system and assist in planning,
testing
and implementing programs for the electronic transmission of serials data.
Participate in serials-related projects; maintain statistics and design and
produce reports and statistical analyses as needed or requested. Train and
supervise other staff.
Qualifications:Some college required (2 years preferred). Minimum of two
years related experience, including supervisory duties, preferably in a
library or subscription agency. Excellent organizational, analytical,
communication, supervisory and interpersonal skills. Aptitude for
accurate,
detailed, quantitative work essential. Ability to work independently, with
frequent interruptions. Flexibility to operate within a changing work
environment. Knowledge of bibliographic components, serials publishing,
foreign languages, accounting principles and relevant technology
preferred.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse staff and clientele. Some
typing/keyboarding skill preferred.
- POSITION: LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT, MEDICAL LIBRARY
Full time position responsible for providing computer support for library
staff and clients as well as for other library functions including
reference and circulation desk duties. Graduation from a 2-year technical
institution or college with an Associate's degree and 1 year of experience
working in a library or an equivalent combination of training and experience
required. Experience with current computer hardware and software
applications used in the libary is also required.
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General Course Information
Currently Rose State offers only two Library Technical Assistant courses per semester. All of the LTA prefix courses are offered only over the Internet. You must follow the regular 16 week schedule for the class, but you may access the course itself at any time of the day or night. You must have both email and web access on a regular basis. Generally the Internet access you can get at a public library or in other public settings is not sufficient. WebTV generally is sufficient, as is the access you would have through a local university or school setting. If you are in the Midwest City area, your enrollment in the LTA courses allows you access to the computer labs here in the LRC. These are also sufficient for the classes.
Rose State uses the WebCT course software to produce our courses. You will be given a login and password for the course on the first day of classes. The website for the classes will not be active until that first day. You must, though, complete the WebCT orientation prior to the first day of classes.
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1st semester (Spring 2006, Spring 2008, Spring 2010) |
2nd semester
(Fall 2006, Fall 2008, Fall 2010) |
3rd semester
(Spring 2007, Spring 2009, Spring 2011) |
4th semester
(Fall 2007, Fall 2009, Fall 2011) |
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LTA1322:
Introduction to the LTA field |
LTA1333:
Intro to Audio-Visual Equip. & Services |
LTA1312
Library Services for Children and Young Adults |
LTA1353:
Library Management Skills |
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CIS 1093:
Applications in Microcomputers |
LTA1323:
Intro to Library Technical Services |
LTA 1313:
Intro. to Library Resources and Services |
LTA 1303:
Special Documents |
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LTA Links
Professional Associations/Periodicals for LTA's:
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