ASSOCIATES (vol. 8 no. 3, March 2002) - associates.ucr.edu

WEB-BASED LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY COURSES FOR SPRING 2002

• Looking for a library continuing education course or a new career in libraries?
• Would you like to learn at work, home, or anywhere you have Internet access?
• Would you prefer to learn at a time of your own choosing and at your own pace?
• Interested in earning college credit while updating your library skills?

Then consider taking a Web-based course from the University of Cincinnati's Raymond Walters College! RWC's Library/Media Services Department offers associate degrees and professional certificates in Library Technology to current and prospective library support staff members. It also seeks to provide continuing education opportunities for library staff members and librarians. Our courses are all offered for undergraduate credit only. You will learn using a Web-based course system that contains audio/slide lectures, class outlines, and links to resources on course topics along with an active class discussion board. Instructors are available via e-mail, chat, phone, and in-person (for local students) to assist you. Three courses will be offered during the Spring quarter, which runs from March 25 through June 6:

Cataloging II. (28-LBTN-142-701) 3 undergraduate credits

Provides students with extensive practice with cataloging actual materials, inputting records into OCLC, cataloging different types of materials (e.g. videos, government documents, electronic resources) and copy cataloging. Students will be introduced to other types of cataloging software and resources for managing library databases. Taught by Sharon Bressert, Manager of Technical Services for the University of Cincinnati Medical Center Libraries.

Reference Strategies & Instruction. (28-LBTN-144-701) 3 undergraduate credits

Students will learn how to conduct the reference interview and formulate strategies for answering user queries. Participation in real-life reference interactions is required. Successful tips on instructing users about particular tools or research methods will be conveyed. The Internet will be further discussed as a reference tool. Taught by John Burke, Systems/Public Services Librarian for the RWC Library.

Library Supervisory Skills. (28-LBTN-272-701) 3 undergraduate credits

The course teaches the fundamental management skills needed by library technicians. Covers how to train, motivate, counsel, and evaluate employees, time management, delegation of work, preparation of memos and statistical reports. Taught by Stephena Harmony, Director of the RWC Library.

Take advantage of our non-credit course option! While our courses are available for academic credit at both in- and out-of-state rates, you may find our non-credit course option affordable. You can participate in one of our ten-week courses (without earning the credits) for just $200. Contact John Burke directly if you are interested in this option. For more information on our program and details on upcoming Web-based courses (including sample syllabi from past quarters), please see http://www.rwc.uc.edu/academic/libmedia/lt/ Information on the registration process and cost information are available at that address as well. For-credit registration starts March 4 and runs through March 31 and non-credit participation may be arranged at any time through the start of classes.

John J. Burke, MSLS | Associate Librarian
Director, Library Technology Program | Library/Media Services Department
University of Cincinnati - Raymond Walters College
9555 Plainfield Rd., Blue Ash, OH 45236 | (513) 745-5710
john.burke@uc.edu | http://www.rwc.uc.edu/academic/libmedia/lt/
Owner, LTA-ED@listserv.uc.edu (Library Technical Assistant Education)

Go to http://library.ucr.edu/COLT/ltprograms.html for the U.S. Library Technician Programs listings at COLT. Listings include Certificate, Associate, and Bachelor Degree programs.