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.
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Subjects
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Language
English
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Duration
32 weeks
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Status
Available
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U-M Credit Eligible
No
Arts & Culture
Business
Social Sciences
Instructors
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Josie Barnes Parker
Director
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Kristin Fontichiaro
Clinical Associate Professor
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Lionel P. Robert
Associate Professor of Information
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Larry Neal
Director
Courses (8)
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Learn moreIdentifying Community Needs for Public Library Management
Learn to assess community needs and build partnerships to support responsive, effective public library management. -
Learn moreManaging a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace for Public Libraries
Learn how to lead diverse teams in public libraries through inclusive hiring, development practices, and organizational change strategies. -
Learn morePersonnel Management for Public Libraries
Learn legal and practical skills for hiring and managing diverse personnel in public libraries aligned with community values. -
Learn moreBudgeting and Finance for Public Libraries
Learn to build sustainable library budgets, read financial reports, and align funding with service goals. -
Learn moreInfrastructure Management for Public Libraries
Master infrastructure essentials in libraries, including technology, maintenance, privacy, and policies to ensure long-term sustainability. -
Learn moreStrategic Planning for Public Libraries
Learn how to create, implement, and assess strategic plans that align public library goals with community needs and resources. -
Learn moreGrant Writing and Crowdfunding for Public Libraries
Learn to write effective grant proposals and design crowdfunding campaigns tailored for public library funding and community engagement. -
Learn morePublic Library Marketing and Public Relations
Learn to promote your public library through graphic design, media outreach, and social engagement, on any budget.