Library Technical Assistant

Welcome to the Library Science Guide. This LibGuide is intended to support the coursework and research needs of students enrolled in a Library Technical Assistant course or program. 

Z  is the letter assigned by the Library of Congress classification system for books and other resources in Library Science. 

The following letters are assigned to specific Library Science subject areas.

• Z  Writing. Book industries and trade. Libraries. Bibliography

Helpful Databases

Library Catalog

The Library Catalog is an index to the library’s books and audiovisual materials. You may search the catalog from any computer with Internet access. The online card catalog can be searched in a variety of ways most notability by TITLE, AUTHOR, SUBJECT, and KEYWORD.

Reference Books (located in the library’s reference section)

The library carries an extensive collection of reference titles related to Library Science. Please visit the reference section or consult with a librarian for more information. 

Career Information - So You Want to be a Librarian

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Outlook for Librarians

• American Library Association Tools, Publications, and Resources

  The mission of ALA is “to provide leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.”

• Oklahoma Library Association

  The Oklahoma Library Association seeks to strengthen the quality of libraries and librarians in the state of Oklahoma and to promote and support library services and librarianship in Oklahoma.

• US Copyright Office 
  The U.S. Copyright Office promotes creativity and free expression by administering the nation’s copyright laws and by providing impartial, expert advice on copyright law and policy for the benefit of all.