Library Education Needs Assessment Continuing Education Survey:
CE Providers and Library Education Programs in California
September 15, 2001
by
Cindy Mediavilla
Introduction
The attached data meet the third requirement of a research study commissioned by the
Stanford-California State Library Institute on 21st Century Librarianship. The study, funded
through a Library Services and Technology Act grant awarded to the Institute, InfoPeople and
the California Library Association (CLA), is part of a larger project assessing the continuing
education (CE) needs of California librarians and library workers. As a result of this research a
list of library CE providers and institutions awarding library degrees in California is presented.
Research Methodology
The attached list of library CE providers was compiled primarily by visiting websites and
by monitoring continuing education opportunities posted on CLA’s statewide listserv CALIX.
To make the study more manageable, only events occurring in 2001 are included.
Several sponsors of CE events are not listed here. Library systems (e.g., Black Gold,
MCLS, etc.) were not surveyed because it was assumed they all provide training opportunities
for their members. Nor were the CE activities of individual library jurisdictions (e.g., University
of California; Los Angeles Public Library; etc.) compiled as their workshops tend to be restricted
to employees only. Also missing is the American Library Association conference, which was
held in San Francisco this year. Although national conferences provide extraordinary learning
opportunities, they occur so rarely in California that it was deemed inappropriate to include them
on this list. In addition, the offerings of the more “generic” CE providers, such as The Learning
Annex and UC Extension, do not appear as their courses are not targeted specifically to library
staff.
Finally, even though they are not listed here, it is important to remember that several
freelance consultants also provide training to library groups. Yolanda Cuesta, Gail McGovern,
Rhea Rubin, Joan Frye Williams, and Cindy Mediavilla are but a handful of library experts in
this state who are willing and qualified to lead workshops on any number of professional topics.
Findings
A total 36 California library continuing education providers were identified (within the
parameters outlined above). Not only do agencies such as InfoPeople and UCLA’s Department
of Information Studies offer an array of workshops throughout the year, but other organizations
also regularly provide half- and full-day CE events. Among the most active groups are the
American Society of Indexers, California Academic and Research Librarians (CARL), and
Special Libraries Association (SLA). Special interest groups or regional chapters of these and
other organizations all sponsor workshops and/or annual conferences in California. Members of
the sponsoring organizations usually pay lower registration fees than non-members. However,
few groups award continuing education units (CEUs) or any other type of credit for attending
their events. Although the local library community has a rich assortment of CE opportunities
from which to choose, the most common training theme this past year was technology.
Three universities offer master’s degrees in either library and information science or
information and management systems. Furthermore, six universities award library media teacher
credentials. Fifteen colleges offer library technology/media technician degrees or certificates.
The List
A compilation of library CE providers statewide is attached, followed by three separate
lists of educational institutions in California offering various library degrees. Contact
information--including name, telephone number, email address, and website--is listed for all
groups. The titles of individual programs and training sessions, as well as registration fees, are
noted when known. The status of whether CEUs are awarded is also noted when known.
Annual conferences are listed separately from workshops. It is hoped that this survey will
provide a workable overview of the many CE opportunities available to librarians and library
staff in California.
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Survey of Library Continuing Education Providers
in California
Programs and Workshops
American Society for Information & Technology, Los Angeles Chapter (LACASIS)
Contact:
Sally McCoy
Chapman University
949/497-6227
smmccoy@earthlink.net
http://www.lacasis.org
“California’s Gold: Nuggets on Managing, Accessing, Sharing & Developing
Digital Resources”
September 21, 2001 9AM-3:30PM
$75
CEUs/
Certification: No
American Society of Indexers, Golden Gate Chapter
Contact:
J. Naomi Linzer
jnlinzer@saber.net
http://www.asindexing.org/chapters.shtml#golden
Holds 4 meetings a year with workshops.
CEUs/
Certification: No
American Society of Indexers, Southern California (ASI-SoCal)
Contact:
Debbie Lindblom
760/247-3883
alindblom@aol.com
http://www.asindexing.org/chapters.shtml#southcalif
“Basic Indexing Workshop I & II”
April 7, 2001 8:30AM-4:30PM
$65 members/$78 non-members
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“Indexing Software: A Comparative Demonstration”
August 4, 2001 11AM-4PM
$55 members/$65 non-members
“Getting Your Indexing Business Off the Ground”
October 6, 2001 11AM-4PM
$35 members/$45 non-members
CEUs/
Certification: No
BayNet
Contact:
Monique le Conge
Benicia Public Library
707/746-4340
mleconge@ci.benicia.ca.us
http://www.baynetlibs.org/
“Promoting Libraries in an Oral Culture: The Challenges for Namibia in the 21st
Century”
March 19, 2001
(co-sponsored with San Francisco International Program, San Francisco Public
Library, and International Diplomacy Council)
CEUs/
Certification: No
California Academic & Research Librarians, Academic Business Librarians Exchange of
Northern California (ABLE North)
Contact:
Simone Yu
Stanford University
650/725-2006
yu_simone@gsb.stanford.edu
http://www.carl-acrl.org/Leadership/IGroups/index.html
“Digital Information: Access and Preservation in a Changing World”
May 25, 2001 8:30AM-3:30PM
$12 members/$15 non-members
CEUs/
Certification: No
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California Academic & Research Librarians, Community College Interest Group
Contact:
Jim Matthews
Chabot College
JMatthews@gw5mail.clpccd.cc.ca.us
http://www.carl-acrl.org/Events/ccignorth.htm
“Maximizing Your Collection Development Monies”
February 9, 2001 9AM-1PM
$10 members/$15 non-members
CEUs/
Certification: No
California Academic & Research Librarians, Government Information and Publications
Interest Group (GIPIG)
Contact:
Carol Doyle
CSU Fresno
559/278-3033
carol_doyle@csufresno.edu
http://www.carl-acrl.org/GIPIG/Census2.html
“Hands-On Census 2000: Data, Tools, and Mapping Applications”
May 17, 2001 9AM-3PM
(co-sponsored with the Government Publications Round Table of the California
Library Association)
$10 members/$15 non-members
CEUs/
Certification: No
California Academic & Research Librarians, Southern California Instruction Librarians
(CARL-sCIL)
Contact:
Chad Kahl
CSU Los Angeles
http://www.carl-acrl.org/Events/
“CARL-sCIL Open House”
January 5, 2001 9:30AM-1PM
$10 members/$15 non-members
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“Active Learning as a Pedagogical Approach for Information Literacy”
May 18, 2001 9AM-4PM
$55 members/$64 non-members
CEUs/
Certification: No
California Association of Library Trustees and Commissioners (CALTAC)
Contact:
Cathy Penprase
805/986-2348
cpenprase@aol.com
http://www.caltac.org
“Technology Survival Skills for Library Trustees and Commissioners”
September 22, 2001 & September 29, 2001 9AM-noon
(Northern and Southern California locations)
$10 members/$13 non-members
CEUs/
Certification: No
California Clearinghouse for Library Instruction (CCLI)
Contact:
Judith Welsh
UC Davis
530/752-6204
jawelsh@ucdavis.edu
http://library.monterey.edu/ccli/
“Collaboration and Information Competence: Effective Strategies and Models”
April 27, 2001 9AM-3PM
$35
CEUs/
Certification: No
California Librarians Black Caucus (CLBC)
Contact:
Shirley Coaston
Laney College Library
510/986-6947
scoaston@peralta.cc.ca.us
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Holds several workshops a year.
CEUs/
Certification: No
California Library Association, Access, Collections & Technical Services Section
(ACTSS)
Contact:
Aimee Algier
Santa Clara University
408/554-5556
aalgier@scu.edu
http://www.cla-net.org
“Cataloging E-Books”
August 1 & August 2, 2001 8:30AM-noon
(Northern and Southern California locations)
$25
CEUs/
Certification: No
California State Library
Contact:
Mark Parker
916/654-0174
mparker@library.ca.gov
http://www.library.ca.gov
Offers periodic workshops throughout the state, usually related to projects
funded through LSTA grants.
CEUs/
Certification: No
Chinese American Librarians Association
Contact:
Ja-Lih Lee
San Jose Public Library
408/277-5492
ja-lih.lee@ci.sj.ca.us
Traditionally holds two programs a year, one of which is held in conjunction with
the California Library Association conference.
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CEUs/
Certification: No
Council of Chief Librarians, California Community Colleges
Contact:
Tabzeera Dosu
Butte College
530/895-2507
dosuta@butte.cc.ca.us
http://www.cclccc.org
Holds several workshops throughout the year.
CEUs/
Certification: No
Friends and Foundations of California Libraries (FFCL)
Contact:
Stephanie Stokes
415/749-0130
stephanie@ssdesign.com
http://www.friendcalib.org
“Library Public Relations Training”
April 23, 2001 10AM-5PM
(co-sponsored by the Library of California)
CEUs/
Certification: No
InfoPeople
Contact:
Holly Hinman
626/796-0913
hinmanh@infopeople.org
http://www.infopeople.org
Conducts hundreds of workshops annually throughout the state. Topics
typically relate to technological matters.
$75
CEUs/
Certification: No
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Medical Library Group of Southern California & Arizona (MLGSCA)
Contact:
Jeff Williams
UC San Diego
858/822-2218
j12williams@ucsd.edu
http://www.mlgsca.mlanet.org/
“Molecular Biology Information Resources”
November 8, 2001
UC San Diego
free
CEUs/
Certification: Yes (Medical Library Association credits)
Northern California & Nevada Medical Library Group (NCNMLG)
Contact:
Candace Walker
408/462-7738
cwalker@chw.edu
http://ncnmlg.stanford.edu/index.html
Holds a series of CE events throughout the year.
CEUs/
Certification: Yes (Medical Library Association credits)
OCLC
Contact:
Diane Mohr
800/854-5753
Diane_Mohr@oclc.org
http://www.oclc.org/home
“Intro to MARC 21”
August 20, 2001 9AM-noon
Shields Library, UC Davis
$25 charged to institution’s monthly bill
“MARC 21 Bibliographic Format”
August 21, 2001 9AM-3:30PM
Shields Library, UC Davis
$45 charged to institution’s monthly bill
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“MARC 21 Holdings Format/Serials Format”
August 22-23, 2001 8:30AM-4:30PM
Shields Library, UC Davis
$150 charged to institution’s monthly bill
CEUs/
Certification: No
Pacific Bell
Contact :
Jackie Siminitus
Pacific Bell
415/542-5352
jesimin@pacbell.com
http://www.kn.pacbell.com
Provides workshops to libraries of all types by request only. Topics range from
marketing to information literacy.
free
CEUs/
Certification: No
Pacific Southwest Regional Medical Library
Contact:
Heidi Sandstrom
UCLA BioMedical Library
310/825-1200
heidits@library.ucla.edu
http://nnlm.gov/psr/
Holds several consumer health information sessions for librarians throughout the
year (e.g., Stanford Symposium on Consumer Health Information Services,
August 17, 2001).
CEUs/
Certification: Yes, MLA credit may apply toward certification
Palomar Library Association
Contact:
Alice Rigg
San Diego County Library
760/728-2373
alice_rigg@hotmail.com
http://www.palomar.edu/guests/PLA
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Hosts 2-3 three events a year featuring guest speakers and/or library tours.
CEUs/
Certification: No
San Jose State University, School of Library and Information Science
Contact:
Blanche Woolls
408/924-2490
bwoolls@wahoo.sjsu.edu
http://witloof.sjsu.edu
Intensive Workshop on Cataloging Audiovisual Materials & Computer
Files/Internet
July 9-13, 2001
CEUs/
Certification: Yes, could be taken for graduate credit
Southern California Association of Law Librarians (SCALL)
Contact:
Carole Levitt
310/559-2247
clevitt@netforlawyers.com
http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/scall/
“That’s Entertainment: New Media & Technology Law”
March 2-3, 2001
$95 members/$105 non-members
CEUs/
Certification: No
Southern California Online User Group (SCOUG)
Contact:
Barbara Busch
Defense Technical Information Center
619/545-8793
bbusch@dticam.dtic.mil
http://www.scougweb.org
“Building Information Communities”
May 4, 2001 7:30AM-5PM
$120
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CEUs/
Certification: No.
Southern California Technical Processes Group (SCTPG)
Contact:
Christopher Thomas
Pepperdine University
310/456-4286
cthomas@pepperdine.edu
http://library.csun.edu/sctpg/
“Creating Authority Records”
January 18, 2001 8:15AM-4PM
$25 members/$35 non-members
“Cataloging Internet Resources Workshop”
March 22 & 23, 2001 8:30AM-4PM
(held in Northridge and San Diego)
$35 members/$45 non-members
“Mining the Web: Bringing Control to Chaos”
June 29, 2001 9AM-3PM
$25 members/$35 non-members
CEUs/
Certification:
Special Libraries Association, San Andreas Chapter
Contact:
Corvie Carrington
202/265-9713
learning@sla.org
http://www.sla.org/content/learn/withcolleagues/tech2001.cfm
Technology Forum
October 24-28, 2001
(co-sponsored with SLA San Francisco Bay Chapter)
$895 members/$1195 non-members
CEUs/
Certification: No
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Special Libraries Association, Sierra Nevada Chapter
Contact:
Ava Goldman
CALPERS
916/658-1533
ava_goldman@calpers.ca.gov
http://www.sla.org/chapter
Holds several educational meetings a year, including workshops and evening
dinners.
CEUs/
Certification: No
Special Libraries Association, Southern California Chapter
Contact:
Debbie Hartzman
Amgen Libraries
805/447-7274
deborahh@amgen.com
http://www.sla.org/chapter/csca
“The Role of the Librarian in Competitive Intelligence”
April 20, 2001 8:30AM-4PM
$70
CEUs/
Certification: No
Stanford-California State Library Institute on 21st Century Librarianship
Contact:
Anne Marie Gold
650/723-1650
amgold@sulmail.stanford.edu
http://institute21.stanford.edu
“Building the 21st Century Library: Public Library-School Cooperative
Agreement and Projects”
various dates (February/March 2001)
(Northern & Southern California)
$25
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“Technology and Library Buildings”
various dates (April/May 2001)
(Northern & Southern California)
$25
CEUs/
Certification: No
University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Information Studies
Contact:
Cindy Mediavilla
301/206-2962
cmediavi@ucla.edu
http://is.gseis.ucla.edu/conted/current.htm
Friday Forums
(various dates throughout the year, scheduled by academic quarter)
$50 half-day/$85 full-day
CEUs/
Certification: No
Annual Conferences
American Society of Indexers, Golden Gate Chapter
Contact:
J. Naomi Linzer
jnlinzer@saber.net
http://www.asindexing.org/chapters.shtml#golden
“Dedicated Indexing Software and Voice Recognition Software” Annual
Conference
April 28, 2001 8:15AM-3:30PM
CEUs/
Certification: No
BayNet
Contact:
Monique le Conge
Benicia Public Library
707/746-4340
mleconge@ci.benicia.ca.us
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Annual Meeting
May 10, 2001 9:30-11:30AM
free
CEUs/
Certification: No
California Academic & Research Libraries (CARL)
Contact:
http://www.carl-acrl.org
Annual conference in the spring.
CEUs/
Certification: No
California Academic Private Libraries (CALPALS)
Contact:
Paul Gray
Azusa Pacific University
626/815-5062
pgray@apu.edu
Annual Meeting
(held during CARL Annual Conference)
CEUs/
Certification: No
California Library Association
Contact:
Susan Negreen
916/447-8541
snegreen@cla-net.org
http://www.cla-net.org
Annual Conference
November 2-5, 2001
$195 members/$235 non-members
CEUs/
Certification: No
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California School Library Association
Contact:
Jo Ellen Misakian
559/453-2291
jmisakian@fresno.edu
http://lime.forest.net/schoollibrary
Annual Conference
November 1-3, 2001
CEUs/
Certification: No
Information Today
Contact:
609/654-6266
custserv@infotoday.com
http://www.infotoday.com/il2001/default.htm
Internet Librarian Annual Conference & Exhibition
November 6-8, 2001
$345
CEUs/
Certification: No
Northern California & Nevada Medical Library Group
Contact:
Candace Walker
408/462-7738
cwalker@chw.edu
http://ncnmlg.stanford.edu/JtMtg2001/ce.html
Joint Meeting
February
(co-sponsored by the Medical Library Group of Southern California & Arizona)
CEUs/
Certification: Yes (Medical Library Association credits)
Northern California Chapter of Association of Law Librarians
Contact:
Michael Daw
16
Golden Gate University Law Library
415/442-6682
mdaw@ggu.edu
http://www.nocall.org
Spring Institute
March 16-17, 2001
$95 members/$125 non-members
CEUs/
Certification:
Northern California Chapter of the Council on Library/Media Technicians (COLT)
Contact:
Paula Wilkinson
Alameda County Library
510/526-7866
PWilkinson@aclibrary.org
http://library.ucr.edu/COLT/
Annual Conference for Library Paraprofessionals
October 13, 2001 9AM-4PM
(co-sponsored by the Bay Area Library & Information System, Monterey Bay
Area Cooperative System, North Bay Cooperative Library System,
Peninsula Library System, and Silicon Valley Library System)
$50 members/$60 non-members
CEUs/
Certification: No
Northern California Technical Processes Group (NCTPG)
Contact:
Aimee Algier
Santa Clara University
408/554-5556
aalgier@scu.edu
Annual Meeting and Program
April 27, 2001
(co-sponsored by the Access, Collections & Technical Services Section of the
California Library Association)
$20 members/$25 non-members
CEUs/
Certification: No
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Society of California Archivists
Contact:
Jane Rosario
Bancroft Library
510/642-8175
jrosario@library.berkeley.edu
http://calarchivists.org/
Annual General Meeting
April 26-28, 2001 9AM-5PM
$85 members/$100 non-members
CEUs/
Certification: No
Southern California Online User Group (SCOUG)
Contact:
Barbara Busch
Defense Technical Information Center
619/545-8793
bbusch@dticam.dtic.mil
http://www.scougweb.org
“Winning the Future Together: Perfect Searchers in a Perfect World” Annual
Retreat
July 27-29, 2001
$128
CEUs/
Certification: No
Stanford-California State Library Institute on 21st Century Librarianship
Contact:
Anne Marie Gold
650/723-1650
amgold@sulmail.stanford.edu
http://institute21.stanford.edu
Summer Institute
August 5-11, 2001
CEUs/
Certification:
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Master’s Degree Programs in California
San Jose State University, School of Library and Information Science
Contact:
Blanche Woolls
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0029
408/924-2770
bwoolls@wahoo.sjsu.edu
http://witloof.sjsu.edu
Degree(s):
Master’s of Library & Information Science; Library Media Teacher Credential
University of California, Berkeley, School of Information Management and Systems
Contact:
Hal Varian
South Hall 102
Berkeley, CA 94720-4600
510/642-9980
hal@sims.berkeley.edu
http://sims.berkeley.edu
Degree(s):
Master of Information Management and Systems; PhD; and Management of
Technology Certificate
University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Information Studies
Contact:
Michele Cloonan
PO Box 951520
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1520
310/825-8799
mcloonan@ucla.edu
http://is.gseis.ucla.edu
Degree(s):
Master’s of Library & Information Science; PhD.
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Library Media Teacher Credential Programs
in California
(available at http://lime.forest.net/schoollibrary)
Azusa Pacific University
Contact:
Maria Pacino
PO Box 7000
901 E. Alosta Ave.
Azusa, CA 91702-7000
800/825-5278
MPacino@apu.edu
http://www.apu/edu
Degree:
Library Media Teacher Credential
California State University, Chico
Contact:
Peter Milbury
Department of Education
Chico, CA 95929-0222
530/898-6421
PMilbury@csuchico.edu
http://csuchico.edu/~pmilbury/index.html
Degree:
Library Media Teacher Services Credential
California State University, Long Beach
Contact:
Lesley Farmer
Department of Education
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90804
lfarmer@csulb.edu
http://www.csulb.edu
Degree:
Library Media Teacher Services Credential; MA in Interdisciplinary Studies in
School Librarianship
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Fresno Pacific University
Contact:
Jo Ellen Misakian
Library Media Credential Program
1717 S. Chestnut Ave.
Fresno, CA 93702
559/453-2291
jmisakian@fresno.edu
http://www.fresno.edu/dept/grad/fctdiv.html#library
Degree:
School Library Media Teacher Credential
Sacramento State University
Contact:
Penny Kastanis
6000 J St.
Sacramento, CA 95819
916/455-5682
kastanis@jps.net
http://www.csus.edu
Degree:
Library Media Teacher Services Credential
San Jose State University, School of Library and Information Science
Contact:
Blanche Woolls
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0029
408/924-2770
bwoolls@wahoo.sjsu.edu
http://witloof.sjsu.edu
Degree(s):
Master’s of Library & Information Science; Library Media Teacher Credential
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Library Technology/Media Technician Programs
in California
(available at http://library.ucr.edu/COLT/ltprograms.html)
Citrus College
Contact:
John R. Thompson
1000 W. Foothill
Glendora, CA 91741-1899
626/914-8643
jthompson@citrus.cc.ca.us
Degree/
Certificate:
AA & Certificate in Library Technology
City College of San Francisco
Contact:
Chris Kox
50 Phelan Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
415/452-5519
ckox@fog.ccsf.org
Degree/
Certificate:
AA or Award of Achievement
College of the Canyons
Contact:
Leslie Bretall
26455 Rockwell Cyn. Rd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
661/362-6662
bretall_l@mail.coc.cc.ca.us
Degree/
Certificate:
A.A. and Certificate in Library/Media Technology
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College of the Sequoias
Contact:
Nancy Finney
915 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93277
559/730-3826
nancyfi@giant.sequoias.cc.ca.us
Degree/
Certificate:
Library Technician Certificate
Cuesta College
Contact:
Dr. David Dowell
Route 1
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8106
805/546-3159
ddowell@bass.cuesta.cc.ca.us
Degree/
Certificate:
AS & Certificate in Library/Information Technology
Diablo Valley College
Contact:
Mary Dolven
321 Golf Club Road
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
510/685-1230, ext. 237
mdolven@dvc.edu
Degree/
Certificate:
AA & Certificate in Library & Information Technology
Foothill College
Contact:
Walter Scott
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022-4599
650/949-7086
wcs7154@mercury.fhda.edu
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Degree/
Certificate:
AA & Certificate
Fresno City College
Contact:
Kenley Neufeld
1101 E. University Ave.
Fresno, CA 93741
559/442-4600, ext.8315
kenley.neufeld@scccd.com
Degree/
Certificate:
AA or Certificate
Hartnell College
Gary Hughes
156 Homestead Ave.
Salinas, CA 93901
831/755-6872
Degree/
Certificate:
AA & Certificate in Library-Media Technology
Imperial Valley College
Contact:
Eileen Ford
P.O. Box 158
380 E. Aten Road
Imperial, CA 92251-0158
760/355-6377
eileen@imperial.cc.ca.us
Degree/
Library Technician Certificate
Palomar College
Contact:
Degree/
Certificate:
George Mozes
1140 West Mission Road
San Marcos, CA 92069-1487
760/744-1150 X2848
gmozes@palomar.edu
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Certificate, AA, Library Technology
Pasadena City College
Contact:
Mary Ann Laun
1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106
626/585-7833
Degree/
Certificate:
Certificate Program in Library Technology
Santa Ana College
Contact:
Yolanda Garcia
Nealley Library, 1530 W. 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706-3398
714/564-6717
garcia_yolanda@rsccd.org
Degree/
Certificate:
AA and Certificate in Library Technology
Sacramento City College
Contact:
Pamela Posz
3835 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95822
916/558-2186
poszp@scc.losrios.cc.ca.us
Degree/
Certificate:
AS or Certificate in Library and Information Technology
San Bernardino College
Contact:
Degree/
Certificate:
Robin Calote
701 S. Mount Vernon Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92410-2478
909/888-6511, ext. 1628
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Associate of Arts, Library Science; Certificate, Library Technology
Cindy Mediavilla
9/01
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