Online Associates of Instructional Services Technology Degree in Library Technical Assistant

INSTITUTION INFORMATION Institutional Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Program Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Institutional Membership(s): SOC PROGRAM DETAILS Program Information: Associate in Science - Associate's Enrollment: 100 seats total Application Deadline: Open How Students and Instructors Communicate: E-mail, Postal, Voice, Chat, Msg Brd, Subject: Library Science METHOD OF COURSE INSTRUCTION

The program is delivered primarily through internet

Supplemental delivery formats include internet

 

This Program is designed to prepare students for employment as library paraprofessionals assisting professional librarians and information specialists. A strong emphasis is placed on high-technology information exchange. The Library Technical Assistant works with electronic and print information resources which require skills in computer technology as well as traditional library skills. Upon completion, one may function at various levels in both the public and private sector. For further information on the degree program, contact the Learning Resources Center at extension 4479.

Students must be sponsored by a Library approved by the IRCC Department Chairperson. This program includes a practical work experience. Students must arrange proctoring final exams. Consult Department Chairperson for additional information.

Computer workstation with Internet access.

You can reach the library and learning services office at (772) 462-4757, or Provided via Internet and WWW. Books can be ordered online from servral providers. You may call the bookstore directly at 772-462-4555 or 4730, or access the web site. Additinal infomration is available online.

Don't let concerns about costs keep you from a college education! IRCC students benefit from over $7million in grants, loans, and scholarships each year to help pay for their education! Please visit the web site for detailed information or contact the office at (772) 462-4767. This number is toll free 1-866-900-3243 from Martin, Indian River and Okeechobee counties.

SPECIAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Students must be sponsored by a Library approved by the IRCC Department Chairperson. This program includes a proctical work experience. Students must arrange proctoring for final exams. Consult Department Chairperson for additional information.

To meet the requirements for the Associate in Science Degree, the student must complete the required general education courses and program specialty requirements as specified in the catalog. In addition, the student must:
1. Submit the required placement scores (ACTE, SATR, CPT) to IRCC. Students who test into college preparatory instruction must successfully complete the required college preparatory courses in English, math, and reading.
2. Achieve a cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.0 in all courses attempted (including transfer hours, but not less than 2.0 in all courses taken at IRCC.
3. Apply for graduation by the published deadline date of the semester in which the student plans to graduate. This application must include the payment of the graduation fee. See calendars for deadline dates.
4. Participate in the Commencement Ceremony if graduating Spring Semester.
5. Be recommended by the faculty to the President of the College for the confirmation of the degree.
It is the responsibility of the student, not the College, to check his or her records to be sure that all of the above graduation requirements are met.
An Educational Services Counselor will assist at any time with course selections and in determining status toward meeting the graduation requirements. All course and program requirements for the LTA program.

Students may contact the following staff members at any time regarding mentors:
IRCC Educational Services Office
Tom Spivey tspivey@ircc.cc.fl.us
Madeline Hinton mhinton@ircc.cc.fl.us
Rhoda Brant rbrant@ircc.cc.fl.us
Pat Pressley ppressle@ircc.cc.fl.us
3209 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(561)462-4740
http://www.ircc.cc.fl.us/adm/admiss.html

Patricia Profeta, Program Director
3209 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(561)462-4740
pprofeta@ircc.cc.fl.us

Students attending other colleges or universities who wish to earn credits
for transfer to those institutions may be admitted to IRCC as transient
students. These students must present an official statement from the
institution they have been attending which certifies the credits they earn
at IRCC will be accepted as part of their academic program. Such students
are not required to file transcripts of their previous college credits.
Transcripts are not automatically sent upon completion of a class. Written
request for transcripts must be received by the Records Center in order for
transcripts to be sent to another institution.


Transfer policy information can be found at:
http://www.ircc.cc.fl.us/educserv/admis/transcript.pdf

Special enrollment information can be found at:
http://www.ircc.cc.fl.us/educserv/admis/admintro.html

Orientation is available to students taking distance learning classes at the beginning of each semester.

Florida Statutes require applicants for admission to community colleges to
be tested prior to completion of registration. Students who present
Enhanced ACT scores of Reading 16, Spelling 16, Math 16, or SATR scores of
Verbal 420, Mathematics 440, or higher, may be exempt from taking the
Florida Entry Level Placement Test (CPT). The CPT is administered by IRCC.
Currently, IRCC administers the Florida Entry Level Placement Test (CPT)
and the National ACT exam. The FELPT (CPT) is frequently given during
registration periods for a $10.00 testing fee. For students taking a
sub-test the fee is $5.00. Testing schedules are available in the
Educational Services Office.

Prerequisite information can be found at:
http://www.ircc.cc.fl.us/learnres/libsrv/libresrc/lta.html

Final Exams must be taken at the IRCC testing site or in a proctored setting with the Library Department Chairperson's approval.

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