This document provides information about Central Community College's online Library and Information Services program, formerly known as the Library Technical Assistant program. It lists the program coordinators and instructors. Students can earn a certificate or associate's degree through online courses taught on the Blackboard system. The program prepares students for careers in libraries through courses covering topics like cataloging, reference resources, collection management, and a capstone practicum.

1. Library and Information Services
Online Program
(formerly Library Technical Assistant program)
Available in Fall 2009 from Central Community College
NCompass Live – June 10, 2009

2. Central Community College
Dr. Dianna L. Parmley
Dean of Educational Services
Central Community College – Columbus Campus
Coordinator of Library & Information Services program
PO Box 1027
Columbus, NE 68602-1027
1-877-222-0780, ext. 1267 or (402) 562-1267
dparmley@cccneb.edu
Eric Jones, Ed.D.
Dean of Educational Services
Central Community College – Columbus Campus
Technical Coordinator of Library & Information Services program
1-877-222-0780, ext. 7425 or (308) 398-7425

3. Central Community College
For admissions, registration, questions, call…
Mary Young
Admissions Director
Central Community College
PO Box 1027
Columbus, NE 68602-1027
Phone: 402-562-1296 or 1-877-222-0780 Ext. 1296

4. Positive changes
• Students now only need to register (and
apply for financial aid) at one institution:
Central Community College
• Single advisor
www.cccneb.edu
• Classes will all be offered on the
Blackboard Course Management System

5. Two choices
1. Certificate program with 18 hours of
course work
2. AA Degree Program which transfers to
the University of Nebraska Omaha

6. Dr. R. J. (Becky) Pasco
• Dr. R. J. (Becky) Pasco
Associate Professor, College of Education
Coordinator, Library Science Education Programs
University of Nebraska Omaha
Kayser Hall 514G
6001 Dodge Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68182
402-554-2119 or 1-800-858-8648, ext. 2119
rpasco@mail.unomaha.edu
And now for a few words from Dr. Pasco…

7. Foundations of Library
and Information Services
Marty Magee
• History of libraries
• Types of libraries
• Public Service
Carrie Turner considerations
• Technology for
libraries
• Career options

8. Cataloging and Classification
Ruth Carlock
• Bibliographic records
• Subject headings
• Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress
classification systems
• MARC (machine readable cataloging)
records
• Copy cataloging

9. Reference Resources and Services
Marty Magee
• Information Literacy including the “Big 6”
• Matching patrons with appropriate tools
• Reference Interview
• Search process
• Databases
• Evaluation of resources

10. Managing Collections in
Libraries & Information Agencies
Patty Birch
• Selection
• Evaluation of the collection
• Intellectual Freedom
• Copyright

11. Leadership and Management in
Library and Information Agencies
Carol Speicher
• Focuses on policies and procedures
pertinent to directing any genre of
library

12. Library Science Capstone Practicum
Dorothy Willis
• Builds on previous coursework
• Students will have hands-on experience
with a hand-picked mentor in the type of
library in which they seek employment

13. Questions?
Ask for your brochure today!
Mary Young
Admissions Director
Central Community College
PO Box 1027
Columbus, NE 68602-1027
Phone: 402-562-1296 or 1-877-222-0780 Ext. 1296