“This is a historic academic moment for Long Beach City College,\u201d said Dr. Mike Mu\u00f1oz, LBCC Superintendent-President. “Our new bachelor\u2019s degree offers an affordable pathway into a rapidly evolving field, with forward-looking coursework in areas such as artificial intelligence and emerging information technologies. This milestone reflects the power of innovation and collaboration, and I am incredibly proud of the team whose dedication made it possible.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The program\u2019s development reflects more than a year of research, collaboration, and innovative academic planning. The college\u00a0submitted\u00a0a comprehensive 16-part application to the California Community Colleges Chancellor\u2019s Office. This rigorous process included labor market analysis, employer outreach, consultation with peer institutions, evaluation of program duplication with CSU and UC systems, and early design of upper-division curriculum.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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As part of the approval process, LBCC demonstrated that the degree does not overlap with programs at other local universities. No bachelor\u2019s-level Library & Information Science program currently exists in the region, ensuring that LBCC\u2019s new baccalaureate complements, rather than\u00a0competes\u00a0with, the educational offerings of our Long Beach College Promise partners.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The new bachelor\u2019s degree addresses a growing statewide and national workforce need for trained library and information science professionals. It also creates a clear, affordable pathway for students pursuing master\u2019s-level studies in librarianship, the credential\u00a0required\u00a0for many librarian positions. With curriculum that\u00a0anticipates\u00a0the future of the field, including coursework in AI, digital preservation, and information technologies, LBCC students will be well-positioned for careers in libraries, archives, education, research, and information management.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It is anticipated that the college will begin accepting applications for the new program in spring\u00a02027.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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About Long Beach City College\u00a0<\/p>\n
Long Beach City College consists of two campuses with an enrollment of more than\u00a035,000 students\u00a0each semester.\u00a0The education program\u2019s primary purpose is to prepare students for transfer to baccalaureate-granting institutions, entry into work or career development, and to support businesses in economic development. Long Beach City College serves the cities of\u00a0Avalon,\u00a0Lakewood,\u00a0Long Beach,\u00a0and\u00a0Signal Hill. Long Beach City College promotes\u00a0equitable\u00a0student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high-quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Visit\u00a0www.LBCC.edu<\/a>\u00a0for more information on Long Beach City College.\u00a0<\/p>\n CONTACT: Stacey Toda<\/p>\n Long Beach City College<\/p>\n (562) 938-4004<\/p>\n
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