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Library Technology Assistant Programs (LTA)

Joliet Junior College (Joliet) has an ongoing LTA program for students served by the JJC district. Although most classes are on-campus, JJC is starting to offer classes in the Kankakee area. For more information about the JJC LTA program go to http://www.jjc.cc.il.us/lrc/library_technical_assistant.htm or contact Catherine Suchy, Library Technical Assistant Program Coordinator, Assistant Professor, Learning Resource Center 815 280-6604 or cperry@jjc.edu.

College of DuPage PALS is working with COD to bring LTA classes to the Rockford and Coal Valley Service Centers through videoconference. For more information, go to http://www.cod.edu/library/libweb/Slusar/lta/index.htm or contact Rita McGeary at PALS, ext. 4463 or ritam@palsnet.info.

Advanced Library Science Programs

Directory of ALA-accredited Masters Programs

Olivet Nazarene University (Kankakee) plans to offer an on-campus program soon. The program will be geared to those working toward School Library Media Specialist certification (Type 10). For more information, contact Kathy Boyens at 815-939-5149 or kboyens@olivet.edu

Northern Illinois University (DeKalb) offers classes through videoconferencing to all three PALS service centers beginning June 2006. Coursework, which is geared toward those working in school libraries, will lead to endorsement, certification, or an MS in Instructional Technology. Questions about the program should be directed to Jane Lenser, ext. 4461 or janel@palsnet.info, Norma Applegate, ext. 2705 or normaa@palsnet.info or Barbara Fiehn at NIU, 815-753-8339 or p60baf1@wpo.cso.niu.edu

University of Wisconsin/Madison offers an ALA accredited MLS program in the PALS area. A required all-day on-campus orientation is held in the late summer, but most of the class attendance would take place via videoconferencing from the three PALS Service Centers (Rockford, Coal Valley and Shorewood) and through online classes. Tuition is usually similar to the Wisconsin in-state resident tuition. For more information, contact Jane Lenser at PALS, ext 4461, janel@palsnet.info, Sandy Ringstrom at PALS, ext. 2710, sandyr@palsnet.info or Deb Shapiro at UW-Madison School of Library and Information Studies, dsshapiro@wisc.edu or 608-262-9195.

FACT SHEET:

Requirements for admission:

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work)
A teaching degree may be required for those who wish to work in an elementary or secondary school library.
Three references at least two of which are from an academic source. Acceptable as an academic source is an instructor or advisor who can attest to the student's academic performance and potential for succeeding in a graduate program.
The GRE is NOT required for admission to UW-Madison.

Possible financial assistance

Projected start of the next cohort of UW-Madison classes is late August 2006