About Library Information Technology

Learn about what it takes to excel at a career within libraries.

This program is focused on gaining knowledge and experience to work as a paraprofessional whether as a page, assistant or technician. The curriculum is appropriate for those new to the field and for experienced staff who wish to expand their knowledge and skills. This is also relevant for those with a bachelor's degree wanting to learn about library work before deciding to commit to a Master's in Library Science program to work as a librarian.

Explore Potential Careers

Studying Library Information Technology can lead to a variety of different jobs or career paths. Below are just some of the many options you will have!

  • Library pages
  • Library assistants
  • Library technicians

Program Options 

Click on the degree or certificate you're interested in earning to see a sample map of courses to take to complete your goal from start to finish. 

Please note that the course maps provided are just an example to help you get started. Please meet with a counselor to personalize the plan to you and your Academic goals. 

View Requirements in College Catalog

Semester 1 

Course Number Course Title Units Notes
LIBR 51  Introduction to Libraries and Library
Resources		 3  
LIBR 53  Library Public Services for Library
Technicians		 3  
ENGL 1A + 1AS University-Parallel Reading and Composition + Support 4-6   
精选AV GE Area G1 Health Knowledge Requirement 2-3  
LIBR 56  Computers in Library 3  

Total Units: 15-18 

Semester 2

Course Number Course Title Units Notes
LIBR 55A Cataloging and Classification 3  
精选AV GE Area G2 Physical Skills Requirement 1-3  
MATH 46, MATH 60 or 860, ET 108B, or ET 50, or PSYC 5, or ECON 5, or LALS 5, or PHIL 12A, or FIN 136M or higher math course (or equivalent)  Math Graduation Requirement 3-8  
Additional major requirement See Counselor 1-3  
LIBR 55B Technical Services 3  
Degree Applicable Elective   3  

Total Units: 14-23 

Semester 3(Summer)

Course Number Course Title Units Notes
Additional major requirement See Counselor 1-3  
精选AV GE Area D  Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement 3  

Total Units: 4-6

Semester 4

Course Number Course Title Units Notes
Additional major requirement See Counselor 1-3  
Additional major requirement See Counselor 1-3  
精选AV GE Area C  Natural Sciences Requirement 3-6  
精选AV GE Area E  Humanities Requirement 3  
精选AV GE Area F  United States History and Government Requirement 3  
精选AV GE Area A Communication and Analytical Thinking  3  

Total Units: 14-21

 

Semester 5

Course Number Course Title Units Notes
精选AV GE Area D  Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement 3  
精选AV GE Area H  Ethnic Studies, Women's and Gender Studies and LGBTQ Studies 3  
Degree Applicable Elective   3  
Degree Applicable Elective   3  
Degree Applicable Elective   3  

Total Units: 15

View Requirements in College Catalog

Semester 1 

Course Number Course Title Units Notes
LIBR 51 Introduction to Libraries and Library Resources 3  
LIBR 53 Library Public Services for Library Technicians 3  
LIBR 56 Computers in Libraries 3  

Total Units: 9 

Semester 2

Course Number Course Title Units
LIBR 55A Cataloging and Classification 3
LIBR 55B Technical and Access Services for Library Technicians 3
Elective Choose 3 units from the elective list in the 3

Total Units: 9

Transfer Options

The program coursework you complete at City College will satisfy lower-division requirements for related majors at several colleges and universities. 

Have questions about transfer? Visit the Transfer Center for help, transfer information, and/or to speak with college representatives.