Public Library Management

Description

Whether you earned a library science degree or entered the profession from another career, this Professional Certificate program will help you take your career as a public library manager or director to the next level. With our team of professors and expert practitioners, you’ll hone your skills in budgeting and finance, personnel, diversity, identifying community needs, strategic planning, managing infrastructure, marketing, and grant writing.

The program will be taught through job-embedded assignments that will help make the learning relevant while strengthening your capabilities. Those who complete the program and earn the Professional Certificate will be well-prepared for public libraries’ common management responsibilities.

Subjects
Language

English
Duration

32 weeks
Status

Available
U-M Credit Eligible

No

Instructors

Josie Barnes Parker

Director
Kristin Fontichiaro

Clinical Associate Professor
Larry Neal

Director
Lionel P. Robert

Associate Professor of Information

Public Library Management

Description

Subjects

Language

Duration

Status

U-M Credit Eligible

Instructors

Courses (8)

Identifying Community Needs for Public Library Management

Managing a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace for Public Libraries

Personnel Management for Public Libraries

Budgeting and Finance for Public Libraries

Infrastructure Management for Public Libraries

Strategic Planning for Public Libraries

Grant Writing and Crowdfunding for Public Libraries

Public Library Marketing and Public Relations