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Lorelle Swader Karen Strege Nancy Bolt Ian Lashbrook
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Agenda 1. LSSC Overview2. Approved Courses3. LTA Project #14. LTA Project #25. Project Benefits6. Questions
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LSSC Overview High school diploma or a GED
One year library experience, paid or unpaid
Cost $350 ($325 if ALA member)
4 years to finish
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LSCC OverviewComplete 6 of 10 competency sets
3 required, 3 elective
Can complete approved courses or portfolios in any combination
Fee for courses; no fee for portfolios
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Competency setsRequired
Foundations of Library Service
TechnologyCommunication and
TeamworkElectives
Access ServicesAdult Readers’ Advisory
ElectivesCataloging and
ClassificationCollection ManagementReference and
Information ServicesSupervision and
ManagementYouth Services
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Current Candidates About 200 27 States (CO, CA, LA)Diversity
American Indian 1%Asian 1%Black American 9%Declined to Answer 11%Hispanic 6%White 72%
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Approved Course Program
One course corresponding to one competency setInstructor resume, competency map, delivery methods, & assessment2 evaluatorsListed in “Approved” CatalogFee
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LTA Agreement Program 1. LTA graduates receive the LSSC w/o more course work or submitting portfolios.2. Colleges must cover at least two “required” and three “electives”3. If partial agreement:
complete portfolio or a college course, as specified in the agreementor a LSSC approved course
4. Pay enrollment fee
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LTA Project #1 Partners
Waubonsee CC, IL Ivy Tech College, IN Palomar College, CACollege of DuPage, IL
Illinois Central College
In processPasadena City College
Cuesta College, CASpokane Falls CCHighline CC, WA
Belmont Technical College, OH
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Questions?
Project #2Open to ALL LTA Programs
Application online at http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1110667-ahaYdLFhr0
Deadline Requirements
Identify a month & liaison Provide documentsAnswer questions
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Document Requirements
Course syllabus for each courseCompetency map of course(s) matched to competency
courses’ content, learning objectives assignments (readings, etc.)
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Examples of Documents
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Degree or Certification Agreement
Signed by college and ALA-APA
4-year term
Outlines responsibilities
End with 30-day notice
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Agreement requires College
Publicity, including IMLS Offer 10 Enrollment subsidies ($175 each)Alert LSSC to major changes
LSSCPublicity nationally and in your state Help you publicizeProvide Enrollment subsidies
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BenefitsCollege
Graduates have national recognitionCollege has national recognition More students?
GraduatesNational certification
LSSCMore certification holdersMore exposure and acceptance
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Issues1. Grads without experience?
LSSC offers provisional certification for four years
2. Grads without enrollment funds?Enrollment subsidiesCan college add LSSC fee to “course fees?”Other ideas?
3. Future costs to college?
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Questions?
LSSC – More information? Website: http://ala-apa.org/lssc
Email: [email protected]
Karen Strege [email protected] 829 8821 206 407 9756 (cell)
Nancy Bolt [email protected] 303 642 0338303 905 9347 (cell)
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