Library Technical Assistant Program

The Library Technical Assistant program at Northampton Community College
prepares you to enter the workforce as a paraprofessional capable of
employment in a variety of libraries and information centers.

The program’s courses focus particularly on information resources,
services for children and management of a small public library.
Technical skills in such vital areas as acquisitions, electronic formats
and cataloging of all types of materials are addressed.

Although courses can be taken on an as-needed basis to improve skills
in specific areas, a specialized diploma is awarded upon completion of
15 LTA credits. Students in this program are required to perform online
research, and visit libraries to investigate print resources and explore
types of library services, in addition to reading assigned textbooks.

Call the Admissions Office at (610)861-5500 for information on
registration and course offerings or check our web site at
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