Jackson Colby | The Communicator

The age of technology has ushered in a change in the way libraries operate.

The Library and Information Services (LIS) degree program offers students the possibility of an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree that can be obtained in 2 years, or a 1-year certificate.

Paula Swan, adviser of the LIS degree program at SFCC, said that libraries are still relevant.

“I want (my students) to be able to work in libraries or go on to get their 4-year degree,” Swan said. “I think (the LIS degree program) works well...hopefully they’re learning research skills they can apply in whatever they want to do.