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Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.
American History
AA Degree
Irvine Valley College
Archaeological Technician
Certificate of Achievement
Fresno City College
Archaeological Technology
Certificate of Achievement
Cabrillo College
Archaeological Technology
AS Degree
Cabrillo College
Archaeology
AA Degree
Moorpark College

Prepare, plan, and operate multimedia teaching aids for use in education. May record, catalogue, and file materials.
Advanced Audio Technology
Certificate of Achievement
Mt. San Jacinto College
Advanced Audio Technology
AA Degree
Mt. San Jacinto College
Applied Art And Design: Illustration
AA Degree
Sierra College
Applied Art And Design: Illustration
AS Degree
Sierra College
Applied Art And Design: Illustration
Certificate of Achievement
Sierra College

Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.
American History
AA Degree
Irvine Valley College
Anthropology
AA-T Degree
Norco College
Anthropology
AA Degree
San Diego Mesa College
Anthropology
AS Degree
Cosumnes River College
Anthropology for Transfer
AA-T Degree
Santa Rosa Junior College

Counsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services.
Behavioral Science
AA Degree
College of Marin
Behavioral Science (General)
AA Degree
Chabot College
Bilingual Education
AA Degree
Hartnell College
Bilingual/Multicultural Assistant
AS Degree
Saddleback College
Bilingual/Multicultural Assistant
AA Degree
Saddleback College

Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.
Advertising/Public Relations
AA Degree
Cosumnes River College
Applied Communication Skills
Certificate of Achievement
Cosumnes River College
Applied Communications
AA Degree
Santa Barbara City College
Auto And Related Technology: Transmission Repair25
Certificate of Achievement
Los Angeles Trade-Tech College
Auto And Related Technology: Tune-Up
Certificate of Achievement
Los Angeles Trade-Tech College

Develop instructional materials and products and assist in the technology-based redesign of courses. Assist faculty in learning about, becoming proficient in, and applying instructional technology.
Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary Education Mathematics
Certificate or Training
Santiago Canyon College
Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary Education Reading
Certificate or Training
Santiago Canyon College
Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary Education Writing
Certificate or Training
Santiago Canyon College
Educational Paraprofessional (Instructional Assistant)
AS Degree
Mt. San Antonio College
Educational Technology
Certificate of Achievement
Cerritos College

Administer libraries and perform related library services. Work in a variety of settings, including public libraries, educational institutions, museums, corporations, government agencies, law firms, non-profit organizations, and healthcare providers. Tasks may include selecting, acquiring, cataloguing, classifying, circulating, and maintaining library materials; and furnishing reference, bibliographical, and readers' advisory services. May perform in-depth, strategic research, and synthesize, analyze, edit, and filter information. May set up or work with databases and information systems to catalogue and access information.
Academic English Certificate
Certificate
College of the Desert
Adult English As A Special Language - Advanced
Certificate or Training
Irvine Valley College
English
AA-T Degree
Madera College
English
AA Degree
Cabrillo College
English
Certificate of Achievement
Grossmont College

Compile records, sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials.
BIS: General Business
AS Degree
Evergreen Valley College
BIS: General Business
Certificate of Achievement
Evergreen Valley College
Library And Information Technology
Certificate of Achievement
Sacramento City College
Library And Information Technology
AS Degree
Sacramento City College
Library Information Technology
AS Degree
Cuesta College

Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books or other media; remove or repair damaged books or other media; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who assist with providing services in mobile libraries.
Academic English Certificate
Certificate
College of the Desert
Adult English As A Special Language - Advanced
Certificate or Training
Irvine Valley College
English
AA-T Degree
Madera College
English
AA Degree
Cabrillo College
English
Certificate of Achievement
Grossmont College

Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.
Behavioral Science
AA Degree
College of Marin
Behavioral Science (General)
AA Degree
Chabot College
Letters And Science: Behavioral Health
AS Degree
Diablo Valley College
Liberal Arts (Non-Transfer): Behavioral And Social Science
AA Degree
Columbia College
Liberal Arts (Non-Transfer): Social And Behavioral Sciences
AA Degree
West Valley College