Program Requirements
Library Director
Technical Diploma | 30-557-1
www.cvtc.edu
1-800-547-2882
Start Dates: August
Effective: August 2025
First Semester
Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments
557-113Basic Public Library Admin3Fall onlyThis course introduces an overview of public library administration. Emphasis will be on library terminology, library structures, basic daily operations including budgeting, patron-staff interactions, challenges and controversies of libraries in the community, library infrastructures, and providing exceptional customer service.
557-127Outreach & Community Services3Fall onlyThis course provides an overview of services that libraries offer to communities or institutions. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of customer service, the reference interview, evaluating sources, library programming, readers’ advisory, the growing role of technology in libraries, assisting patrons with their technology needs, and providing outreach and programming services to the public. Also covered is current trends, challenges, and controversies that libraries encounter when providing services to patrons.
TOTAL CREDITS:6
Second Semester
Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments
557-117Managing & Org Collections3Spring onlyThis course provides an examination of library's collections. Emphasis will be placed on library classification systems, cataloging according to specific classification system, the ILS's role in cataloging, and understanding OCLC and local shared resources. Explores collection development including criteria for selection/de-selection as well as the associated challenges.
557-147Advanced Public Library Admin3Spring only | 557-113This course provides a more in-depth view of public library administration. Emphasis will be on leading staff and volunteers, forming partnerships, basic legal issues related to public library services, the role of continuing education in the community, creating awareness and marketing libraries, managing change in the workplace, and advocating for the Library.
TOTAL CREDITS:6
Minimum Program Credits Required: 12
2.0 Minimum Program Cumulative GPA Required for Graduation
If a student does not enroll in any courses at CVTC for two or more consecutive semesters, the student will be required to reapply with Admissions. Students must abide by any changes in admission requirements and degree requirements.
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