# LIBRARY SERVICES TO CHILDREN (Certificate of Specialization)

Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Library/Info Technology

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The Library/Information Technology Program trains students to assist in the

management of information in libraries and other venues using print media as well as

technology. The program is designed to prepare individuals for employment as a

paraprofessional in a public, school, academic, or special library or an information

center.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Define key terminology in library information technology and web development technologies.
2.  Describe typical workplace duties for the position of library/information technician.
3.  Communicate diversity awareness through bulletin board and book displays.
4.  Develop a mission statement based on school criteria.
5.  Create a book selection policy based on accepted selection standards.
6.  Identify two awards commonly given for children’s books.
7.  Evaluate important current issues such as censorship, gender, multiculturalism and intellectual freedom as they pertain to young adults.
8.  Explain why picture books are an important learning tool for children.
9.  Explain why non-fiction and narrative non-fiction are important to young learners.
10.  State how the roles of school library personnel impact the achievement scores of students.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses (12 credits)** | | 12 |
| LIBT 201 | INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY SERVICES | 3 |
| LIBT 210 | SCHOOL LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER SERVICES | 3 |
| LIBT 218 | CONNECTING ADOLESCENTS WITH LITERATURE AND LIBRARIES | 3 |
| CDFS 234 | CHILDREN'S BOOKS AND NARRATIVES | 3 |
| **Total** | | **12** |