Library Technician

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• Job Titles & Career Info
• Our Program
• Degrees & Certificates
• How Much Time & Money to Finish?
• Earn More Choices & More Money
• Start on Your Pathway!

Job Titles & Career Info

Our Program

Why Choose Library Technician?

• Enjoy schedule flexibility with our hybrid & evening course options
• Use your organizational skills to make sure library materials & resources are properly sorted & organized, so library patrons can easily find what they are looking for
• Help build your library’s collections by acquiring, cataloging & processing new materials
• Start with our 19-hour certificate, so you can finish quickly & begin your career

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

• Loan, collect, sort, re-shelve & maintain library materials
• Use databases to locate library materials
• Answer routine reference questions, including how to use library resources
• Perform routine clerical tasks, such as:
  • Registering new patrons & issuing library cards
  • Answering phones
  • Organizing files
• Help plan & participate in special programs, such as used-book sales, story times, or outreach programs

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal & social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

• You may spend quite a bit of your time working with the public at service desks or computer terminals—often standing for extended periods of time.
• You need to be detail oriented and have strong computer skills.
• You may spend time in the library stacks re-shelving books, which may require bending or stretching to reach the shelves.
• Your working hours may vary widely depending on the type of library where you are employed.
• If you want to become a librarian, most jobs require an accredited master’s degree.
  • You can apply your TCC Library Technician credits toward a 4-year bachelor’s degree of your choosing before applying to graduate school.

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Degree

• Library Technician, AAS

Certificate

Level 1

• Library Technician

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2024–2025 Academic Year

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to promotion opportunities.

You may be ready to work toward:

• Bachelor of Science in Information Science
• Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Next steps

• Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
• Explore transfer schools

Start on Your Pathway!