One route to demonstrating achievement in competency sets is through completing approved courses covering competency sets. This page shows you all of the courses that have been approved by the LSSC Program, and is updated often.
The LSSC Program does not offer any courses; instead the program approves courses from providers of library education. These providers set the fee for their courses. Payment for these courses is separate from the candidate registration fee.
For more information about each course, click on the name of the provider listed under Course.
Once you successfully complete an approved course, you will receive a Certificate of Course Completion (CCC) to upload to your CAR.
Required
Electives (choose any three)
- Access Services
- Adult Readers’ Advisory Services
- Cataloging and Classification
- Collection Management
- Reference and Information Services
- Supervision and Management
- Youth Services
Access Services
| Course | Location and Date | Cost | Contact |
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Introduction to Access Services, LIB202 Long Beach City College (CA) |
August 13 – December 16, 2011 Online, asynchronous |
$78 CA residents $582 non-residents $645 international students |
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College of DuPage (IL) |
June 11 – August 5, 2012 hybrid class (part on campus; part online) August 20 – December 14, 2012 Online |
$387 -$1,158 per 3-credit hour course, depending on residency
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Fresno Pacific University (CA) |
Ongoing, with next registrations accepted November 1, 2010 Online, asynchronous |
$399 |
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Palomar College (CA) |
August 22 – December 17, 2011 Face-to-face |
$131 CA residents $701 non-residents |
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Northern Kentucky University (KY) |
October 15 – December 9, 2012 Online, synchronous |
$380 |
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Introduction to Patron Services, LIB231 Illinois Central College (IL) |
January 23 – May 7, 2012 Online, asynchronous |
$394 (including registration and materials) |
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Introduction to Library Access Services, LIBR103 Ivy Tech Community College (IN) |
June 4 – July 31, 2012 August 20 – December 15, 2012 Online, asynchronous |
$433.65 for IN residents $540.45 for non-IN residents |
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Waubonsee Community College (IL) |
January 17 – May 14, 2012 Online |
$325 in-district students $850 out-of-district students |
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Introduction to Circulation Services, LIB103 Pasadena City College (IL) |
$162 CA resident $816 non-resident |
Adult Readers’ Advisory
| Course | Location and Date | Cost | Contact |
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Reader’s Advisory and Adult Programming, LIB200 Waubonsee Community College |
August 20 – October 12, 2012 Face-to-face Sugar Grove, IL |
$285 in-district students $810 out-of-district students |
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College of DuPage |
August 20 – December 14, 2012 Face-to-face |
$387 -$1,158 per 3-credit hour course, depending on residency |
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Adult Readers’ Advisory Services Northern Kentucky University |
January 7 – March 3, 2013 Online, asynchronous |
$380 |
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Readers’ Advisory Fundamentals Infopeople |
Both courses must be taken to meet the Readers’ Advisory Competency Set. |
$75 for California library community and Infopeople Partners $150 for others |
Cataloging and Classification
| Cost | Location and Date | Cost | Contact |
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Technical Services II: Cataloging LMLIB220 Spokane Falls Community College |
January 4 – March 15, 2012 Online, asynchronous |
$524.31 WA residents $675.60 non-residents |
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Cataloging & Classification, LIBR201 Ivy Tech Community College |
August 20 – December 15, 2012 Online, asynchronous |
$433.61 IN residents $540.45 non-residents |
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Basic Cataloging and Classification Infopeople |
April 19 – May 16, 2012 Online, synchronous |
$75 for California library community and Infopeople Partners $150 for others |
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Cataloging and Classification, LIB125 Illinois Central College |
August 20 – December 7, 2012 Online, asynchronous |
$394 (including registration and materials) |
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Palomar College Please note: this is a three-unit course. For more information, visit the Cashier Services page of the Palomar website. |
August 22 – December 17, 2011 Face-to-face |
$159.25 CA Residents $714.25 non-residents |
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University of WI-Madison |
February 6 – April 27, 2012 Online |
$415 |
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Northern Kentucky University (NKU) |
March 5 – April 29, 2012 October 15 – December 9, 2012 March 4 – April 28, 2013 Online, asynchronous |
$380 |
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Amigos Library Systems |
June 5 – June 14, 2012 Online, synchronous |
Amigos Member:early bird $355, regular $380 Non-member: early bird: $430, regular $455 |
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College of DuPage |
May 29 – August 5, 2012 hybrid class (part on campus; part online) August 20 – December 14, 2012 Online and face-to-face |
$387 -$1,158 per 3-credit hour course, depending on residency |
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Introduction to Technical Services, LIB105 Waubonsee Community College |
August 20 – December 16, 2011 Face-to-face Sugar Grove, IL |
$300.00 for the course, $60-90 for books and supplies |
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Cataloging and Classification, LIBK116 Three Rivers Community College |
August 26 – December 17, 2011 Face-to-face |
$453 |
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Organizing Information, LIBT 104 Cuesta College |
January 17 – May 18, 2012 Online |
$108 In-state $675 Out-of-State |
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Cataloging Procedures in an Online Environment, LIB105A Pasadena City College |
$162 CA resident $816 non-resident |
Collection Management
| Course | Location and Date | Cost | Contact |
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Development & Management of Library Collections LIBR208 Ivy Tech Community College |
January 9 – May 6, 2012 Online, asynchronous |
$433.65 IN residents $540.45 non-residents |
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College of DuPage |
June 11 – August 5, 2012 August 20 – December 14, 2012 Online |
$387 -$1,158 per 3-credit hour course, depending on residency |
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Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS)
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FOA Session 2: Apr. 16 – May 11, 2012 Session 3: July 30 – Aug. 24, 2012 Session 4: Sep. 17 – Oct. 12, 2012 Session 5: Nov. 12 – Dec. 7, 2012 FCDM Session 2: May 7 – June 1, 2012 Session 3: Oct. 24-Nov. 18, 2012 Session 4: Oct. 1 – Oct. 26, 2012 Session 5: Nov. 19 – Dec. 14, 2012 FOP Session 2: May 21 – June 15, 2012 Session 3: Sep. 10 – Oct. 5, 2012 Session 4: Oct. 22 – Nov. 16, 2012 Online, asynchronous |
Session Fees:$109 ALCTS Members; $129 Non-Members To register, complete the online form or register by mail for the session you would like to attend. |
Julie Reese |
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Northern Kentucky University (NKU) |
August 20 – October 14, 2012 Online, asynchronous |
$380 | |
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Introduction to Acquisitions, LIB203 Long Beach City College (LBCC) |
August 15 – December 16, 2011 Online, asynchronous |
$78 CA residents 582 non-residents $645 international students |
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Technical Services 1: Acquisitions, LMLIB210 Spokane Falls Community College |
September 24 – December 7, 2012 Online, asynchronous |
$524.31Washington residents $675.60 non-residents |
Mary Nagel |
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Library Collections and the Community, LIB125 Waubonsee Community College |
January 17 – May 14, 2012 Online |
$285 in-district students $810 out-of-district students |
Communication and Teamwork
| Course | Location and Date | Cost | Contact |
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Introduction to Libraries & Library Services LIBR101 Ivy Tech Community College
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June 4 – July 31, 2012 August 20 – December 15, 2012 Online, asynchronous (though students work together each week as a group) |
$433.65 (IN residents) $540.45 (Non-Residents) |
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Northern Kentucky University (NKU)
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April 30 – June 24, 2012 August 20 – October 14, 2012 Online, asynchronous
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$380 | |
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Library Workplace Skills, LIBRA1104 College of DuPage
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June 11 – August 5, 2012 August 20 – December 14, 2012 Online |
$387 -$1,158 per 3-credit hour course, depending on residency |
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Communication and Teamwork-LIB 76 Fresno Pacific University (FPU)
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Ongoing enrollment Online, asynchronous
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$399 |
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Communication and Teamwork, LT115 Palomar College Please note: this is a three-unit course. For more information, visit the Cashier Services page of the Palomar website.
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August 22 – December 17, 2011 Face-to-face
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$131.00 CA residents $701.00 non-residents
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Foundations of Library Services
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Waubonsee Community College
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August 20 – December 16, 2012 Face-to-face Sugar Grove, IL |
$300 + $45 (Libraries in the Information Age: An introduction and career exploration) + $25 (supplies) Total $370 |
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Introduction to Library Organizations and Careers LMLIB100 Spokane Falls Community College |
September 24th – December 7th, 2012 Online, asynchronous |
$524.31 WA residents |
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Introduction to Library Services for Paraprofessionals, LIB101 Pasadena City College
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February 21 – June 16, 2012 Face-to-face
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$162 CA resident $816 non-resident |
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Introduction to Libraries and Information Services, LT100 Palomar College
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August 22 – December 17, 2011 Online and face-to-face
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$131 CA residents $701 non-residents |
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Intro to Libraries & Info Age, LIBRA1101 College of DuPage
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June 11 – August 5, 2012 Online August 20 – December 14, 2012 Online and face-to-face |
$387 -$1,158 per 3-credit hour course, depending on residency |
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Introduction to Libraries and Library Services, LIBR101 Ivy Tech Community College
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June 4 – July 31, 2012 August 20 – December 15, 2012 Online, asynchronous |
$433.65 IN residents $540.45 Non-Residents |
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Foundations of Library Service, LIB-75 Fresno Pacific University (FPU)
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Ongoing enrollment Online, asynchronous
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$399 |
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Northern Kentucky University (NKU)
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April 30 – June 24, 2012 Online, synchronous
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$380 |
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Introduction to Libraries, LIB110 Illinois Central College |
August 20 – December 7, 2012 Online |
$320 |
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Introduction to Public Library Service, LIBK101 Three Rivers Community College
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August 26 – December 17, 2011 Face-to-face
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$518 |
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Reference and Information Services
| Course | Location and Date | Cost | Contact |
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Reference Services and Outreach LMLIB222 Spokane Falls Community College |
April 4 – June 17, 2011 Online, asynchronous
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$524.31 WA residents |
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Introduction to Reference Sources & Services LIBR102 Ivy Tech Community College |
August 20 – December 15, 2012 Online, asynchronous |
$433.61 IN residents $540.45 Non-Residents |
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Information Sources & Services – Reference, LT120 Palomar College |
August 22 – December 17 Face-to-face
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$131 CA residents $701 non-residents |
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Reference and Information Services, LIBR150 Highline Community College |
March 28, 2011 |
$510.70 WA resident |
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University of WI-Madison |
February 6 – April 27, 2012 Online
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$415 |
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Reference and Information Services Northern Kentucky University (NKU) |
October 15 – December 9, 2012 Online, asynchronous
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$380 |
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Intro to Reference and Information Services, LIBRA1102 College of DuPage |
August 20 – December 14, 2012 Hybrid (combination online and face-to-face) June 11 – August 5, 2012 Online |
$387 -$1,158 per 3-credit hour course, depending on residency |
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Reference and Information Services Amigos Library Services |
March 1st-29th, 2011, 10:30am-12:30pm CST |
Amigos Member:early bird $355, regular $380 Non-member: early bird: $430, regular $455 |
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Infopeople |
May 9 – June 19, 2012 Online, asynchronous |
$75 for California library community and Infopeople Partners $150 for others |
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Introduction to Reference Services, LIBK104 Three Rivers Community College |
January 19 – May 15, 2012, offered every third semester Face-to-face
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$518 |
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Illinois Central College |
January 23 – May 7, 2012 |
$350 |
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Reference and Research Strategies, LIB120 Waubonsee Community College |
August 20 – December 16, 2012 Online |
$325 in-district students $850 out-of-district students |
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Introduction to Reference and Information Services, LIB102 Pasadena City College |
February 21 – June 16, 2012 Face-to-face
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$162 CA resident $816 non-resident
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Supervision and Management
| Course | Location and Date | Cost | Contact |
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Management & Supervision, LIBR207 Ivy Tech Community College |
August 20 – December 15, 2012 Online, asynchronous |
$433.61 IN residents $540.45 non-residents |
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State Library of Louisiana (SLOL) |
May 15 – June 19, 2012 This is an 18-hour course spread over six weeks. The first and last classes will be held classroom style at the State Library. The 4 interim classes will be weekly webinars. |
$200 LA public library employees and SLIS students $300 academic library employees and non-residents |
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Northern Kentucky University (NKU) |
March 4 – April 28, 2013 Online, asynchronous |
$380 |
Technology
| Course | Location and Date | Cost | Contact |
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Fresno Pacific University (FPU) |
Online, asynchronous |
$399 |
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Perez Library Technology Consulting |
May 2 – July 22, 2011 Online, synchronous and asynchronous |
$299 |
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Palomar College |
August 22 – December 17, 2011 Face-to-face |
$110 |
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Northern Kentucky University (NKU) |
August 20 – October 14, 2012 Online, asynchronous |
$380 |
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Ivy Tech Community College |
August 20 – December 15, 2012 Online, asynchronous |
$433.61 IN residents $540.45 non-residents |
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Electronic Resources in Libraries, LIBK201 Three Rivers Community College |
August 27 – December 19, 2012 Face-to-face |
$518 |
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Technology in Libraries, LIB110 Waubonsee Community College |
January 17 – May 14, 2012 Face-to-face, Sugar Grove Campus |
$285 in-district students $810 out-of-district students |
Youth Services
| Course | Location and Date | Cost | Contact |
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Library Service to Children and Teens Palomar College |
January 18 – May 20, 2011 Face-to-face |
$131.00 CA residents $701.00 non-residents |
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Library Services for Children LIBR203 Ivy Tech Community College |
August 20 – December 15, 2012 Online, asynchronous |
$433.65 (IN residents) $540.45 Non-Residents |
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Northern Kentucky University (NKU) |
January 9 – March 4, 2012 Online, synchronous |
$380 |
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Infopeople |
Ongoing, each course offered once per year Online, asynchronous NOTE: Both of these courses must be completed to meet the LSSC Youth Services competency set. |
$75 for California library community and Infopeople Partners $150 for others |
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Core Elements of Children’s Services University of WI-Madison |
Feb 28-May 7, 2011 Online, asynchronous |
$350 |
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Introduction to Children’s/Youth Services in Libraries Illinois Central College |
Summer 2012; offered every two years A combination of online and face-to-face |
$354 |
