The LSSC Program has 8 Approved Course Providers who offer stand-alone approved courses which fulfill various competency sets. Below is information on all of the Approved Courses and the Approved Course Providers. Prices for these courses can be found on the Approved Course Provider’s website. If you are interested in upcoming Approved Courses, please visit the Approved Course Catalog.
CORE: a division of the American Library Association
Contact: Tom Ferren
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| Fundamentals of Acquisitions | Collections *all 3 courses must be taken to fulfill this competency set |
| Fundamentals of Collection Development & Management | |
| Fundamentals of Preservation |
Amigos Library Services
Contact: Amigos Support
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| Cataloging & Classification | Cataloging & Classification |
| Reference & Info Services | Reference & Info Services |
*Belmont College
Website | Tuition | Class Schedule
Contact: Amy Leoni
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| LIS 1101 | Foundations of Library Service |
| LIS 2110 | Cataloging & Classification |
| LIS 2103 | Technology |
| LIS 1111 | Access Services |
| LIS 1105 | Reference & Info Services |
| LIS 2111 | Collections |
| LIS 1104 | Communication & Teamwork |
| LIS 1112 | Adult Readers’ Advisory |
| LIS 2112 | Supervision & Management |
| LIS 1110 | Youth Services |
*Central Carolina Community College
Website | Tuition | Class Schedule
Contact: Amy Whitmer
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| LIB 110 Introduction to Libraries | Foundations of Library Service |
| CIS 110 Introduction to Computers | Technology |
| LIB 214 Library Services for Children | Youth Services |
| LIB 111 Library Information Resources & Services | Reference & Info Services |
| LIB 112 Library Collection Development & Acquisitions | Collections |
| COM 110 Introduction to Communication | Communication & Teamwork |
*City College of San Francisco
Website | Tuition | Class Schedule
Contact: Michele ALaniz
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| LIBR 51 Introduction to Libraries and Library Services *This course covers two competency sets | Foundations of Library Services / Collections |
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LIBR 53 Public Library Services for Library Technicians |
Reference and Information Services |
| LIBR 55A Cataloging & Classification | Cataloging and Classification |
| LIBR 55B Technical and Access Services for Library Technicians | Collections |
| LIBR 56 Computers in Libraries | Technology |
| LIBR 57 Internet Research Strategies | Reference and Information Services |
| LIBR 59 Library Work Experience | Communication and Teamwork |
*College of DuPage
Website | Tuition | Class Schedule
Contact: Amanda Musacchio
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| LIBRA 1101 Introduction to Libraries and the Information Age | Foundations of Library Service |
| LIBRA 2100 Introduction to Cataloging & Classification | Cataloging & Classification |
| LIBRA 2400 Library Technology | Technology |
| LIBRA 2200 Serving the Public in Today’s Libraries | Access Services |
| LIBRA 1102 Introduction to Reference & Information Services | Reference & Info Services |
| LIBRA 1103 Acquisition of Library Materials | Collections |
| LIBRA 1104 Essential Library Workplace Skills | Communication & Teamwork |
*Cuesta College
Website | Tuition | Class Schedule
Contact: Mallory Cronan
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| LIBT 201 Introduction to Library Services | Foundations of Library Service |
| LIBT 204 Organizing Information | Cataloging & Classification |
| LIBT 213 Advanced Internet Searching
LIBT 214 Technology in the Workplace |
Technology |
| LIBT 209 Library Public Services | Reference & Info Services |
| LIBT 205 Library/Information Center Collections | Collections Management |
| LIBT 208 Library Teamwork and Supervisory Skills | Communication & Teamwork |
*Diablo Valley College
Website | Tuition | Class Schedule
Contact: Andy Kivel
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| LT 101 Foundations of Library and Information Services | Foundations of Library Services |
| LT 102 Access & Technical Services in Libraries
LT 105 Reference and Research Services: Tools and Techniques |
Technology |
| LT 102 Access & Technical Services in Libraries | Collection Management |
| LT 102 Access & Technical Services in Libraries | Access Services |
| LT 101 Foundations of Library and Information Services
LT 102 Access & Technical Services in Libraries LT 105 Reference and Research Services: Tools and Techniques |
Communication & Teamwork |
| LT 105 Reference and Research Services: Tools and Techniques | Reference & Info Services |
*Dona Ana Community College
Website | Tuition | Class Schedule
Contact: Dr. Susan Pinkerton
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| LSC 100, Introduction to Library & Information Services Careers | Foundations of Library Service |
| LSC 275, Fundamentals of Library Supervision | Supervision & Management |
| LSC 110, Reference and Information Resources | Reference & Information Services |
| LSC 200 Collection Management & Development | Collections |
| LSC 125, Classification and Cataloging | Cataloging & Communication |
| LSC 160, Introduction to Public Services in Library and Information Centers | Access Services |
*Highline Community College
Website | Tuition | Class Schedule
Contact: Hana Brook
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| LIB 150 Reference Services | Reference & Information Services |
| LIB 160 Computers in Libraries | Technology |
| LIB 120 Technical Services | Collections |
*Illinois Central Community College
Website | Tuition | Class Schedule
Contact: Dr. Jill Wright
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| LIB 110 Introduction to Libraries | Foundations of Library Service |
| LIB 125 Cataloging and Classification | Cataloging & Classification |
| CMGEN 120 Computer Applications | Technology |
| LIB 231 Introduction to Patron Services | Access Services |
| LIB 210 Reference | Reference & Info Services |
| LIB 116 Acquisition of Materials | Collections |
| COMM 110 Communication Process and Practice | Communication & Teamwork |
| LIB 200 Intro to Children’s & Youth Services | Youth Services |
Infopeople
Contact: Veronda J. Pitchford
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| Basic Cataloging & Classification | Cataloging & Classification |
| CORE Reference Fundamentals | Reference & Info Services |
| Children’s Services Fundamentals | Youth Services *both courses must be taken to fulfill this competency set |
| Teen Services Fundamentals | |
| Communication is More than Words | Communication & Teamwork *both courses must be taken to fulfill this competency set |
| All Work is Teamwork | |
|
Readers’ Advisory Fundamentals: Books and Beyond |
Adult Readers’ Advisory |
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Foundations of Library Science |
Foundations of Library Services |
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Supervision and Management |
Supervision and Management |
|
Technology in Libraries |
Technology |
*Ivy Tech Community College
Website | Tuition | Class Schedule
Contact: Susan Mannan
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| LIBR101 Introduction to Libraries & Library Services *This course covers two competency sets | Foundations of Library Service / Communication & Teamwork |
| LIBR201 Cataloging and Classification | Cataloging & Classification |
| LIBR105 Library Technology | Technology |
| LIBR103 Introduction to Library Access Services | Access Services |
| LIBR102 Introduction to Reference Sources & Services | Reference & Info Services |
| LIBR208 Develop & Management of Library Collections | Collections |
| LIBR207 Management & Supervision | Supervision & Management |
| LIBR203 Library Services for Children | Youth Services |
Library Juice Academy
Contact: Rory Litwin
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| Access Services | Access Services |
| Adult Readers’ Advisory Services | Adult Readers’ Advisory Services |
| Cataloging & Classification | Cataloging & Classification |
| Collection Management | Collections |
| Foundations of Library Service | Foundations of Library Service |
| Reference & Info Services | Reference & Info Services |
| Supervision & Management | Supervision & Management |
| Technology | Technology |
Long Beach City College
Contact: Colin Williams
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| LIB210/LIB610, Intro to Access Services | Access Services |
| LIB240/640, Introduction to Cataloging | Cataloging & Classification |
| LIB220/620, Intro to Acquisitions | Collections |
| Lib230/630, Communication & Teamwork | Communication & Teamwork |
| LIB200/600, Foundations of Library Services | Foundations |
| LIB230/630 Technology | Technology |
Northern Kentucky University
Contact: Brianna Marshall
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| Access Services | Access Services |
| Cataloging & Classification | Cataloging & Classification |
| Collection Management | Collections |
| Foundations of Library Service | Foundations of Library Service |
| Reference & Info Services | Reference & Info Services |
| Supervision & Management | Supervision & Management |
| Library Technology | Technology |
| Youth Services | Youth Services |
| Communication & Teamwork | Communication & Teamwork |
*Palomar Community College
Website | Tuition | Class Schedule
Contact: Linda Marrow
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| LT 100 Introduction to Libraries & Information Services | Foundations of Library Service |
| LT 110 Library Operational Skills/Technical Services | Cataloging & Classification |
| LT 130 Library and Media Technology | Technology |
| LT 115 Library Operational Skills/Public Services*This course covers two competency sets | Access Services / Communication & Teamwork |
| LT 120 Information Sources & Services/Reference | Reference & Info Services |
| LT 140 Library Service to Children and Teens | Youth Services |
*Pasadena City College
Website | Tuition | Class Schedule
Contact: Krista Goguen
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| LIB 101 Introduction to Library Services | Foundations of Library Service |
| Lib 102 Introduction to Reference Services | Reference & Information Services |
| LIB 103 Introduction to Library Access Services | Access Services |
| LIB 104 Introduction to Library Technical Services | Collections |
| LIB 105A Descriptive Cataloging | Cataloging & Classification |
*Sacramento City College
Website | Tuition | Class Schedule
Contact: Pamela Posz
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| 100 Introduction to Library and Information Technology | Foundations |
| 110 Job Search Skills for Library Careers | Foundations |
| 325 Internet Research Skills
333 Library/Media Materials and Equipment |
Technology |
| 330 Library Technical Processes | Access Services |
| 331 Library Cataloging Procedures | Cataloging & Classification |
| 343 Library Reference Services *This course covers two competency sets | Communication & Teamwork / Reference & Information Services |
| 345 Library Operations and Management *This course covers two competency sets | Communication & Teamwork / Supervision & Management |
*Spokane Falls Community College
Website | Tuition | Class Schedule
Contact: Paula Swan
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| 100 Introduction to Library Organizations & Careers | Foundations of Library Service |
| 126 Library Technology and Service | Technology |
| 117 Customer Service & Collection Maintenance | Access Services |
| 222 Reference Services & Outreach | Reference & Information Services |
| 210 Technical Services 1: Acquisitions & Materials | Collections |
| 220 Technical Services II: Cataloging | Cataloging & Classification |
The State Library of Louisiana
Contact: Michael Golrick
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| Supervision & Management | Supervision & Management |
| Communication & Teamwork | Communication & Teamwork |
| Reference & Info Services | Reference & Info Services |
| Foundations of Library Service | Foundations of Library Service |
| Introduction to Library Technology | Technology |
*Three Rivers Community College
Website | Tuition | Class Schedule
Contact: Marie Shaw
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| LIB K101 Introduction to Public Services | Foundations of Library Service |
| LIB K116 Cataloging and Classification | Cataloging & Classification |
| LIB K201 Digital Resources | Technology |
| LIB K104 Introduction to Reference Services | Reference & Info Services |
| LIB K127 Introduction to Management, Communication, and Teamwork
*This course covers two competency sets |
Communication & Teamwork / Supervision and Management |
*University of Maine at Augusta
Website | Tuition | Class Schedule
Contact: Jodi Williams
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| ILS 100 Introduction to Libraries & Library Careers | Foundations of Library Service |
| ILS 175 Cataloging & Technical Processes | Cataloging & Classification |
| ILS 225 Introduction to Library Information Technology | Technology |
| ILS 101 Foundations of Information & Library Science
ILS 150 Introduction to Reference Services & Materials |
Communication & Teamwork |
| ILS 150 Introduction to Reference Services & Materials | Reference & Info Services |
| ILS 250 Collection Development | Collections |
| ILS 205 Reader’s Advisory | Adult Readers’ Advisory |
| ILS 201 Library Materials and Services for Teens
ILS 202 Library Materials and Services for Children |
Youth Services |
*Waubonsee Community College
Website | Tuition | Class Schedule
Contact: Mary Edith Butler
| Approved Course | Competency Set |
| LIB100 Library as Place | Foundations of Library Service |
| LIB105 Introduction to Technical Services | Cataloging & Classification |
| LIB110 Technology in Libraries | Technology |
| LIB115 Public Services | Access Services |
| LIB120 Reference and Research Strategies | Reference & Info Services |
| LIB125 Library Collections and the Community | Collections |
| LIB200 Reader’s Advisory & Adult Programming | Adult Readers’ Advisory |
* Provider is a Library Technical Assistant (LTA) Program with a recognition agreement with the LSSC Program. These courses are part of Associate’s Degree Programs and have in-state and out-of-state tuition rates. You may also be required to be accepted to the program before being able to take courses. Check the individual pages for these programs for more information.
