Library & Information Technology Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/27/2023
Program Description
This certificate prepares students for paraprofessional levels of library service. Courses are designed for students with no library experience, those returning to the workforce, or those upgrading skills. Upon completion of the certificate students have fulfilled proficiency required for the Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC). The LSSC Program is accredited by the American Library Association-Allied Professional Association (ALA-APA)
Established in 1980
CIP: 25-0301 Library and Archives Assisting.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
48 Weeks ( 496.00 Hours / 30.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,320.00 |
| Books | $400.00 |
| Fees | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,720.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Library & Information Technology Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/27/2023
Program Description
This certificate prepares students for paraprofessional levels of library service. Courses are designed for students with no library experience, those returning to the workforce, or those upgrading skills. Upon completion of the certificate students have fulfilled proficiency required for the Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC). The LSSC Program is accredited by the American Library Association-Allied Professional Association (ALA-APA)
Established in 1980
CIP: 25-0301 Library and Archives Assisting.
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
48 Weeks ( 496.00 Hours / 30.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,320.00 |
| Books | $400.00 |
| Fees | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,720.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction