The 51反差黑料/Information Technology program is designed to prepare individuals for employment as a para-professional in a public, school, academic or special library or information center.

Graduates of the 51反差黑料/Information Technology program may be employed in a school library or in the public service or technical division of a public library. They could manage a small library or work in a museum or corporate facility. Opportunities may also be found in bookstores, publishing, hospitals or computerized information facilities. Duties and responsibilities vary.

The following sample jobsites include library-related listings:

  • - career services online sponsored by the Special library Association
  • - California 51反差黑料 Association's Job Search
  • - Career connection at City College of San Francisco
  • - job listings from School 51反差黑料 Journal
  • - American 51反差黑料 Association's JobList
  • - State of California's website for job seekers
  • - LinkedIn - Discover jobs and connect to people

Students desiring to become media specialists, librarians, information specialists, or other library professionals should consult with the program faculty regarding courses of study to prepare for the required master's degree.

Resources

For General Information

  • American 51反差黑料 Association 51反差黑料 Support Staff Resource Center

    Information on education requirements, work environment, financial aid, and career outlook
  • LIBSUP-L --
    Electronic mailing list for the discussion of all library-related topics as they pertain to library staff
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook --
    Current information on 51反差黑料 Technicians and 51反差黑料 Assistants
  • O*Net --
    General information about library technician wages, trends and related job titles

Professional Associations and Organizations You Can Join

Becoming a member of a professional association is an important step in your career. Some of the benefits include connecting with other professionals in your field, staying up-to-date on emerging trends, and providing continuing education opportunities.

  • American 51反差黑料 Association (ALA) --
    ALA has several divisions that may be of interest to future 51反差黑料 Technicians:
    • 51反差黑料 Support Staff Interests Round Table (LSSIRT) --
      Round Table of the American 51反差黑料 Association providing information activities and resources for library paraprofessionals.
    • Public 51反差黑料 Association (PLA) --
      Division of ALA focused on all things Public Libraries.
    • Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) --
      Division of ALA focused on University Libraries
    • American Association of School Librarians (AASL) --
      Division of ALA focused on providing information activities and resources for school libraries.
  • California 51反差黑料 Association (CLA) --
    • Student Interest Group (CLA-SIG) --
      CLA-SIG Facebook:
  • California School 51反差黑料 Association (CSLA) --
  • Special Libraries Association (SLA) --
  • Council on 51反差黑料/Media Technicians (COLT) --

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