Library Technology
A.A. Degree Library Technology · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Code: SAC.LIBR.AA
Program Control Number: 04241
The associate degree curriculum in library technology is designed to successfully prepare students for employment above the beginning clerk level as paraprofessionals in school, public, special, or academic libraries. Course content covers terminology, organization, procedures, standards, and practices. Entry-level positions are available in this field as library technical assistants, library assistants, library technicians, and library media technicians.
To receive an AA degree in Library Technology, a grade of “C,” or better is required for each major course.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Apply knowledge and skills gained through all required courses to perform library technician level tasks in various types of libraries and settings.
- Identify and differentiate library technicianroles and be able to perform the job duties of technicians in a library or information management organization.
- Prepare for employment above the beginning level as paraprofessionals in school, public, special, or academic libraries.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core courses for Library Technology | 21-24 | |
| LIBR 101 | Introduction to Library Technology | 3 |
| LIBR 054 | Children's Library Services | 3 |
| LIBR 102 | Information Sources for Paraprofessionals: Tools and Techniques | 3 |
| LIBR 110 | Library Technical Services | 3 |
| LIBR 122 | Library Public Services | 3 |
| DM 164 | Web Design | 3 |
| BA Options | 3-6 | |
| BA 179 | Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) | 3 |
| orBA 188 | Microsoft Excel | 2 |
| BA 125 | Microsoft Word | 2 |
| BA 190 | Microsoft PowerPoint | 2 |
| Please select a minimum of 6 units from the below electives. | 6 | |
| LIBR 124 | Work Experience - Library Technology | 1-2 |
| INFO 105 | AI Literacy | 2 |
| INFO 100 | Library Research Fundamentals | 1 |
| INFO 103 | Researching in the Digital Age | 1 |
| BA 164 | Adobe Photoshop | 3 |
| BA 166 | Adobe Illustrator | 3 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| orCOMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | 3 |
| CMST 103H | Honors Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| orCMST 103 | Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| MGMT 122 | Business Communications | 3 |
| CDEV 221 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| orPSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| PSYC 140 | Introduction to Psychology of Adulthood and Aging | 3 |
| PSYC 170 | Multicultural Psychology | 3 |
| ENGL 270 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| Total | 27-30 | |