Library and Info Tech Program Updates at Sacramento City College

By Pamela Posz, Sacramento City College

The Library and Information Technology Program (LIBT)  at Sacramento City College (SCC) is pleased to announce the following changes and additions to our curriculum: 

• LIBT 100 has gone from .5 to 1 unit. An introduction to concepts in equity and diversity has been added to the course outline.
• LIBT 300 - the topic of equity and diversity in library settings has been added to the course outline as a new topic.
• LIBT 330 - equity and diversity in library collections management has been added to the course outline as a new topic.
• LIBT 340 - equity and diversity in school libraries and media centers has been added to the course outline as a new topic.
• LIBT 341 - equity and diversity in library services for children and youth has been added to the course outline as a new topic.
• LIBT 343 - the course title has changed from Library Access and Reference Services to Library Public Services. Equity and inclusion in public service have been added to the course outline as a new topic.
• LIBT 345 - the course title has changed from Library Operations and Management to Library Teamwork and Supervision. Equity and diversity have been added to the course outline as a new topic.
• Libraries in Correctional Settings (LIBT 342) - has been added as a new course in order to serve the large number of prison libraries in the State of California.

The course will be offered completely online in order to maximize availability.

Course description:

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the main skills, requirements, and knowledge expected of staff members working in correctional libraries. Topics include the history and current state of correctional libraries, collection development and management, library staffing in correctional settings, literacy improvement opportunities, and legal issues.

Questions? Contact Pamela Posz, LIBT Program Coordinator at poszp@scc.losrios.edu | 916-558-2186