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College of DuPage LTA Program

College of DuPage LTA Program. Linda Slusar, Coordinator Slusar@cdnet.cod.edu 630-942-2597. College of DuPage LTA Program. COD- A World of Learning for 35 years LTA Program has been with the College for 33 of those years! The Program Offers: an LTA Certificate

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College of DuPage LTA Program

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  1. College of DuPage LTA Program Linda Slusar, Coordinator Slusar@cdnet.cod.edu 630-942-2597

  2. College of DuPage LTA Program • COD- A World of Learning for 35 years • LTA Program has been with the College for 33 of those years! • The Program Offers: • an LTA Certificate • an Associate’s Degree (AAS)

  3. Trains students to become an integral part of the library team Recognizes the need for skilled paraprofessional workers in today's libraries Provides a well rounded overview of library operations Offers opportunities for all library workers to update their job skills College of DuPage LTA Program

  4. College of DuPage LTA Program • Courses provide the student with • Hands on experience • training for task-oriented responsibilities • practical, functional, marketable job skills • a “key” to open the door to many specialized library jobs

  5. 101 Today’s Libraries 102 Basic Info. Tools 103 Acquisitions 201 Technical Services 203 Circulation Services 205 Public Services 220 AV Services 190 Selected Topics 281-282 Field Experience College of DuPage LTA Program Course Offerings

  6. College of DuPage LTA Program Selected Topics • School Libraries • Internet and Online • Soaring to Excellence • “Cataloging is an Art”

  7. Reference Assistants Circulation staff Department heads Children’s Programming Information Specialists Cataloging and technical processing Serials Management School Library Workers College of DuPage LTA Program Jobs for LTA’s in Libraries

  8. College of DuPage LTAProgram How can the coordinator help • Serve as you academic adviser • Place you in your internship • Provide job leads • Provide career information

  9. Are There LTA Programs at other colleges? • College of Lake County • Wright City College • These are not standardized programs

  10. College of DuPage LTA ProgramCan you get a Degree? • AAS • 96 credits • 36 LTA credits apply • 60 additional hours in general education • light on the basics if you wish to transfer to a four-year institution

  11. College of DuPage LTA ProgramCan I get a degree? • AA or AS • 15 LTA credits apply • 81 general education credits • Advantages • Transfers to a four-year school • well rounded education • employers may value this

  12. College of DuPage LTA ProgramLTA Certificate • 36 credit hours • 8 LTA courses • Field Experience • Field Experience Consultation • Complete at a leisurely pace in two years

  13. College of DuPage LTA ProgramField Experience • 99 hours of hands-on experience • Experience in • technical services, circulation, reference, children’s services, business office • Five seminars • Building a portfolio • job search; interviewing; • resumes • sharing of experiences

  14. College of DuPage LTA ProgramWhat is the Salary Range? • Average hourly rate: $8.00 to $14.00 /hr • 3/4 part-time • 1/4 full-time • $24,390 YR

  15. College of DuPage LTA ProgramMust I take a Keyboarding Test? • YES! • 35 wpm • Taken at C.O.D. or • Your library system

  16. College of DuPage LTA ProgramAge of LTA Students

  17. College of DuPage LTA ProgramPlace of Employment

  18. Congratulations and Good Luck! Thanks for your attention

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