Library Services and Technology (LIB.AAS)

Library Services and Technology (LIB.ONL.AAS) - 100% Online

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.

  • Students practice the ethics and values established by the American Library Association.
  • Students recognize the mission and roles of a library in its community and the mission of libraries in general.
  • Students recognize the needs of diverse groups of library users.
  • Students perform routine library tasks in both public and technical services.

Program Plan 2024-2025

Part  Time - Fall Start

**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**

Year 1 - Fall

Courses    Credits
LIB 1100 Information Research Methods (offered online) 2
LIB 1150 Introduction to Library Services (offered online) 3
ENG 1510 Composition I 3
  or ENG 1510E Composition I Enhanced 4
  or ENG 1510S Composition I with Support 6
  TOTAL CREDITS  8

Year 1 - Winter

Courses   Credits
LIB 1200 Introduction to Media Technology (offered online) 3
ENG 1520 Composition II 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

Year 1 - Summer

Courses   Credits
LIB 2000 Collection Management (offered online) 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  3

Year 2 - Fall

Courses
Courses    Credits
CIS 1050 Personal Computer Productivity Tools 4
COM 1290 Interpersonal Communication 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  7

Year 2 - Winter

Courses    Credits
LIB 2100 Library Cataloging  3
CIS Course Choice of CIS 1060, CIS 1200, CIS 1400 and CIS 1500 3-4
  TOTAL CREDITS  6-7

Year 2 - Summer

Courses   Credits
LIB 2150  Library Access Services (offered online) 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  3

Year 3 - Fall

Courses    Credits
LIB 2170 Introduction to Reference Resources (offered online) 3
SOC 2620 Sociology of Diversity or other SOC course 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

Year 3 - Winter

Courses   Credits
COM 2290 Intercultural Communication or other COM course 3
MAT Course Choice of MAT 1070, MAT 1125, MAT 1525* or MAT 1580* 3-4
  TOTAL CREDITS  6-7

Year 3 - Summer

Courses   Credits
PSY 2630 Psychology of Organizational Behavior or other PSY course 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  3

Year 4 - Fall

Courses    Credits
LIB 2300 Interaction and Collaboration in the Library Environment (offered online) 2
LIB 2450 Library Practicum (offered online) 2
  Fine Arts/ Humanities course from program list 3-4
  TOTAL CREDITS  7-8

Milestone: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for graduation for this degree.

Year 4 - Winter

Courses    Credits
  Fine Arts/ Humanities course from program list  3-4
GEN ED Mathematics/Science* 3-4
Elective Any course 1000 or higher 2-3
  TOTAL CREDITS  8-11

Note: *If MAT 1525 or MAT 1680 is chosen for MATH requirement, then Gen Ed Mathematics/Science is completed.