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Library Information Technology
Award:
Associate of Applied Science
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
Description:
Minneapolis College's Library Information Technology (LIT) Program will equip you with the practical and conceptual skills needed to work in highly automated libraries and information agencies. Whether you seek your A.A.S. Degree in order to become a paraprofessional or transfer to a 4-year college, or if you would like to earn a certificate, Minneapolis College’s LIT program will train you in the ethical, legal and professional frameworks for delivering library and information resources to communities. Both the degree and the certificates are offered in a fully online environment.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ENGL 1110 Or
ENGA 1110
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College Composition
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3
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1 |
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Choose one of the following INFS Research Methods Courses:
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INFS 2007 Or
INFS 2008 Or
INFS 2009 Or
INFS 2010
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Research Methods with Human Diversity Focus
Research Method with Global Studies Focus
Research Methods with Ethical and Civic Responsibility Focus
Research Methods with People and the Environment Focus
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3 |
2,7
2,8
2,9
2,10
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LIBT 1100
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Information Agencies
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3
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LIBT 1200
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Technical Information Services
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3
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LIBT 1300
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Public Information Services
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3
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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CMST Course
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Choose any CMST course
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3 |
1 |
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ENGL 1111
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Research and Composition for Change
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3
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1 |
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LIBT 1400
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Preserving History and Memory: Archives in Current Society
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3
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LIBT 2200
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Collecting and Organization of Metadata
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3
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LIBT 2300
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Online Searching and Reference Services
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3
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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INFS 2600
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Ideas, Censorship and Politics
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3
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5,8 |
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*LIBT 1410
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Topics in Library Information Technology
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1
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LIBT 2210
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Indexing and Abstracting
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3
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LIBT 2310
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Library Community and Outreach Services
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3
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General Education
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Choose any 2 courses from any of the MnTC Goal Areas
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6 |
Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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16
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*Students in the Library Technology A.A.S. program are required to complete LIBT 1410 and LIBT 1415
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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*LIBT 1415
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Topics in Library Information Technology
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1
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LIBT 2500
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Information Ethics and Legal Issues
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3
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LIBT 2900
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Library/Information Agency Internship
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3
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Choose any Science course with a lab. The following Science courses are recommended
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ASTR 1100: Astronomy
BIOL 1136 and BIOL 1137: Environmental Science & Lab
CHEM 1140: Chemistry in Your Life
GEOL 1100: Physical Geology
GEOL 1101: Historical Geology
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4
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3
3,10
3,9
3,10
3,10
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General Education
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Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 4, or MnTC Goal Area 6
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3
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4 or 6 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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14
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*Students in the Library Technology A.A.S. program are required to complete LIBT 1410 and LIBT 1415
General Education Courses (15 Credits):
To complete the Library Information Technology A.A.S. degree students are required to successfully complete 15 credits of General Education coursework. This coursework must be selected from at least three of the MnTC Goal Areas. This requirement will be satisfied by taking the required MnTC coursework of ENGL 1110, a CMST course, and INFS 2600 which meets MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 8. Students will also satisfy other MnTC goal areas through their choice of the Research Methods course, and the required Science course.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.