Library Technical Assistant, Certificate of Completion

Major Core Requirements: 26 Semester Hours

• LTA 101 - Introduction to Libraries
• LTA 102 - Basic Information Tools
• LTA 103 - Library Materials
• LTA 201 - Cataloging and Classification
• LTA 202 - Reader’s Advisory and Library Programs for Adults
• LTA 204 - Libraries and Technology
• LTA 205 - Information and Internet Literacy
• LTA 206 - Children’s Library Services
• LTA 208 - Library Practicum

Total Required Hours: 26 Semester Hours

Includes Online Courses

This program includes the option for distance education courses (online and/or hybrid).

Completion Guide

The following schedule is based on part-time enrollment.  Students planning to transfer to a senior institution should check with that institution for specific transfer requirements.

First Semester

• LTA 101 - Introduction to Libraries
• LTA 102 - Basic Information Tools

Second Semester

• LTA 103 - Library Materials
• LTA 201 - Cataloging and Classification

Third Semester

• LTA 202 - Reader’s Advisory and Library Programs for Adults
• LTA 204 - Libraries and Technology

Fourth Semester

• LTA 205 - Information and Internet Literacy
• LTA 206 - Children’s Library Services

Fifth Semester

• LTA 208 - Library Practicum

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

To be awarded an Associate degree at Joliet Junior College, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admissions requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the given degree. If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 60

credit hours of which 15 credit hours applicable to the degree are earned at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement does not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the College and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

To be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, Certificate of Completion, or Occupational Certificate at JJC, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admission requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the chosen certificate. Complete a minimum of 1-8 credit hours (Occupational Certificate),  4-29 credit hours (Certificate of Completion) or 30-50 credit hours (Certificate of Achievement). If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 25% of the total required credit hours applicable to the certificate at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement do not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in the area of concentration.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the college and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

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