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Contact Information

Contact Information
Division
Library and Learning Resource Center
Dean
Sabrina Pape
Location
Division Office
LRC 311, Rocklin Campus

Overview

Methods to access information increase almost as rapidly as the amount of information available. Opportunities exist for work in academic, industrial, public and specialized libraries.

Faculty

Kacey Bullock

Assistant Professor, Library Science

B.A., William Jessup University
M.L.I.S., San Jose State University

Deirdre A. Campbell

Professor, Library Science

B.S., University of Arizona
M.L.S., University of Arizona

Christina M. Sixt

Professor, Library Science

B.A., California State University, Sacramento
M.L.I.S., University of California, Los Angeles

Courses

Understanding course descriptions

LIBSĀ 0028. Independent Study

Units: 1-3
Designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge at an independent study level in an area where no specific curriculum offering is currently available. Independent study might include, but is not limited to, research papers, special subject area projects, and research projects. See Independent Study page in catalog. (CSU)

LIBSĀ 0095. Internship in Library Science

Units: 0.5-4
Designed for advanced students to work in an area related to their educational or occupational goal. Provides new on-the-job technical training under the direction of a worksite supervisor, allowing students to expand knowledge and skills in the chosen field. Mandatory orientation session and faculty approval to determine eligibility. Students may earn up to a total of 16 units in internship courses (any course numbered 95 and PDEV 94). (CSU-with unit limitation)

Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs)

  • Demonstrate research competency.
  • Analyze and evaluate results of searches.
  • Apply national library cataloging standards to the processing of library materials.
  • Apply the processes and functions of the areas of a modern library.