Library technology support staff are involved in all library operations and the training our graduates receive prepares them to perform a wide range of library skills and services. Employment of library support staff is expected to grow by 9 percent from 2016 to 2026.
Program Structure
As it is 100% online, you can take courses from anywhere. Library Technology online courses are three credits and held during traditional 15-week semesters. However, students may condense their work into 12, 13, or 14 weeks upon agreement with their professor.
Students who enter the program with extensive experience in library public services and/or cataloging may consider taking the one-credit Assessment of Prior Learning (APL) course that supports extensive portfolio development. The portfolio is submitted for consideration in lieu of taking LIB K101 – Introduction to Library Public Services or LIB K116 – Cataloging and Classification. Learn more about the Assessment of Prior Learning here.
Tuition
Residents of Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island are eligible to take courses at the Connecticut in-state tuition rates. Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont residents receive reduced out-of-state tuition rates through the New England Board of Higher Education program. Learn more about Three Rivers tuition and fees.
Certification
The Library Support Staff Certification Program (LSSC) from the American Library Association – Allied Professional Association (ALA-APA) recognizes Three Rivers Community College as one of the few national academic providers of approved Library Technology courses for support staff. Graduates of the Three Rivers Community College Library Technology Certificate program receive ALA-LSSC certification. Students who complete the Library Technology certificate at Three Rivers demonstrate nationally accepted competencies of library service and operations. Our graduates are employed in numerous libraries across Connecticut and New England.
Consider the Library Technology Certificate if you are a:
- Current library support staff member – Have you gone as far as your skills will allow you to go? Are you ready for more responsibility, more knowledge, more respect, and more opportunities to advance? This is the program for you.
- Library volunteer or library lover interested in moving into a paid library position – Three Rivers will give you the technical skills and resume boost you need to turn your passion into a career.
- Student or career changer considering an MLS or other professional library degree – If you’re interested in libraries but not ready to commit to a full graduate program yet, start with Three Rivers and see if librarianship is for you.
- Library media specialist who went through the Alternate Route program – If you want additional library technology training to complement your teaching skills – and the flexibility to take classes online and any time – this is the program for you.
- Library director or manager – If you want to enable your support staff to improve their skills, knowledge and abilities, steer them toward Three Rivers – and watch as they bring new energy and ideas back to your library.
- Public libraries
- Academic libraries
- Government libraries
- Public School media centers
- Private school libraries
- Corporate libraries
- Law Firm libraries
- Special libraries
English Studies, A.A. – CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree
General Studies, A.S.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, A.A.
See below for a list of all full-time Department Faculty. Please note that not all listed faculty may teach courses related to this specific degree or certificate program.
Leslie J Samuelson
B.A., University of California at San Diego; M.S., San Diego State UniversityMathematics and Science Department Professor of Biology and Environmental SciencesFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9467 LSamuelson@threerivers.edu
Karina Sanchez, LMSW
A.S., Human Services, Three Rivers Community College; BSW, Eastern Connecticut State University; MSW, University of St. Joseph)Advising Center, Student Services Division Guided Pathways Advisor 1(860) 215-9336 ksanchez@threerivers.edu
Adelaida Sarisley
B.S., M.A., Central Connecticut State UniversityOffice of the President Executive Assistant to the President(860) 215-9007 asarisley@threerivers.edu
Doug Scheirey
B.S. University of Connecticut; M.A. University of ConnecticutStudent Services Division Second Chance Pell Liaison with Quinebaug Valley Community College(860) 932-4147 x24147 dscheirey@qvcc.commnet.edu
Sarah B Selke, Ph.D.
B.S., Bates College; Ph.D., University of FloridaMathematics and Science Department Professor of BiologyFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9470 SSelke@threerivers.edu
Joseph Selvaggio
B.A., Rutgers University; M.A., Southern Connecticut State UniversityEnglish and Communication Department Department Chair & Professor of EnglishFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9471 JSelvaggio@threerivers.edu
Alexa Shelton
B.A. University of New Hampshire; M.A. University of New HampshireOffice of the President Interim Director of Marketing and Public Relations(860) 215-9287 AShelton@threerivers.edu
James R Sherrard
B.S., U.S. Coast Guard Academy; M.S.N.E., M.S.N.A., Nav. E., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M.S.M.E., University of Connecticut; M.S.N.S., Catholic University of America; P.E., MarylandBusiness and Technologies Department Professor of Nuclear Engineering TechnologyFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9472 JSherrard@threerivers.edu
Valerie A Smith
A.S., Three Rivers Community College; B.S., Charter Oak State College; M.S., Baypath CollegeAdministrative Services Department Contracts and Compliance(860) 215-9313 VSmith@threerivers.edu
Rhonda Spaziani
B.A., Quinnipiac College; M.S., Southern Connecticut State UniversityHumanities and Social Sciences Department Instructor and Coordinator for College & Career SucessFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9293 RSpaziani@threerivers.edu
Student Programs Office
Student Services(860) 215-9074 (860) 215-9920 (fax) StudentPrograms@threerivers.edu
Michael J Stutz
B.A., M.A., University of South CarolinaEnglish and Communication Department Professor of CommunicationsFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9479 MStutz@threerivers.edu
Erin M Sullivan
B.A., Saint Joseph College; M.S.W., University of ConnecticutWorkforce and Community Education, Student Services Division Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education(860) 215-9297 ESullivan@threerivers.edu
Dawn Surridge
A.S., Three Rivers Community College; B.A., Southern New Hampshire UniversityWorkforce and Community Education, Student Services Division Workforce and Community Education Coordinator(860) 215-9246 dsurridge@threerivers.edu
Joy Thompson
A.S. Quinebaug Valley Community College, A.S. Manchester Community College, B.S. Charter Oak State CollegeEnrollment Services, Student Services Division Degree Auditor Technology Specialist(860) 215-9304 jthompson@threerivers.edu
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