Information and Library Services

Here’s an outstanding program you can complete from anywhere. Providing a foundation in computer information systems, public service programming, reference and database searching, library technical processes, and more, you’ll be poised for success within the field of library and information services. Related opportunities abound in business, public service, education, and communications.

Degree Offered: B.S. and A.S.
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Academics » UMA Colleges » College of Professional Studies » Information and Library Services » ILS Certificate Program

Contact Information:

Jodi Williams, Assistant Professor & Coordinator
E-Mail: lnitcoord@maine.edu
Telephone (Local): (207) 621-3341
Maine: 1-877-UMA-1234, x3341
National: 1-888-850-5379
Fax: (207) 621-3354

Goals:

The Library and Information Services Certificate Program provides course work that offers the practical skills for entry-level employment as support staff in information centers and libraries (academic, special, school, and public) working for professional librarians. This certificate program also offers persons with previously earned college-level courses the knowledge to work as a paraprofessional in a library/information center. Students are encouraged to contact the coordinator for additional information.

Certificate in Library and Information Services Curriculum:

ILS 100 - Introduction to Libraries and Library Careers (3 credits)
ILS 101 - Foundations of Information & Library Science (3 credits)
ILS 109 - Information Literacy (1 credit)
ILS 150 - Basic Reference and Database Searching (3 credits)
ILS 175 - Cataloging Technical Processes (3 credits)
ILS 225 - Introduction to Library Information Technology (3 credits)
Total Credit Hours: 16

Course delivery:

ILS courses are taught asynchronously via the Internet, some streamed video instruction, and computer conferencing technologies are used. Contact between faculty and students is maintained via e-mail, phone, discussion in the course management system and other technologies as parties are able to participate (skype, chatting, etc.). While all courses (both program and general education) are available through UMA to students who can not come to campus, if a student has the option, non-library courses can be completed at regionally accredited colleges and universities of the students' choice or through UMA. Any outside courses to be taken for the general education requirements must be approved by your UMA adviser BEFORE being taken.

This distance education option includes national and international delivery via asynchronous and some synchronous options and technologies. Computer use, e-mail skills, and access to Internet(high speed preferred) are required to be successful in the program.

Costs:

See UMA's Tuition and Fees page for current tuition costs.

Application and Registration:

Students may apply and register by contacting the UMA Office of Admissions,
1-877-UMA-1234.

For more information please see our ILS Program "Steps through the Admissions Process" Guide.