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Montana State University

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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Program Details

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Bozeman, Montana

    Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana, 59717

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 25-4031.00

Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingService OrientationLearning StrategiesSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationCritical Thinking

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsEducation and Training

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionNear VisionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityCategory FlexibilityWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInformation Ordering

Tasks

  • Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials.
  • Answer routine telephone or in-person reference inquiries, referring patrons to librarians for furth
  • Help patrons find and use library resources, such as reference materials, audio-visual equipment, co
  • Open and close the library.

Technology

Document management softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Barcode scannersBookmobilesCash registersDesktop computersDigital video disk DVD playersFilm projectorsLaptop computersMicrofiche readersMicrofilm printersMicrofilm readersMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipmentScannersVideo cassette recorders VCR

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportWorking ConditionsIndependenceAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
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Match confidence: medium25-4031.00Library Technicianstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

  • Full circulation management — oversee all aspects of reserve, circulation, renewal, and discharge operations autonomously, resolving non-routine exceptions and policy disputes in a busy library environment.
  • Advanced reference service — handle complex in-person and remote reference inquiries across subject areas using specialized databases, electronic resources, and professional judgment without supervisory input.
  • Technology resource training — design and deliver one-on-one and small-group instruction on library databases, electronic resources, and hardware to patrons of varying skill levels in a public or academic setting.
  • Cataloging and classification — apply Library of Congress or Dewey Decimal schedules and authority files to original and copy-cataloging of diverse print and non-print materials, ensuring collection integrity.
  • Collection processing quality control — review processed materials for labeling, classification, and metadata accuracy, identifying systematic errors and recommending procedural corrections to improve workflow.
  • Curriculum partnership — collaborate with teachers and faculty to curate resource lists, prepare instructional materials, and support research assignments aligned with academic standards in a school or college library.
  • Library software administration — configure patron account parameters, run complex database queries, and generate analytical reports using integrated library system and database user interface tools.
  • Web and digital content — create and update library web pages and online resource guides using web page editing and desktop publishing software to support patron self-service in a digital environment.
  • Policy application and patron education — interpret and communicate library borrowing, copyright, and acceptable-use policies to patrons and community groups, resolving ambiguous situations through informed judgment.
  • Cross-functional coordination — coordinate workflows among circulation, cataloging, and reference units to ensure seamless service delivery across multiple library service points during high-demand periods.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
64%
Placement Rate
92%