About this Professional Certificate
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.
What you'll learn
- Understand your community’s wants and needs via various assessment tools and synthesize them into a plan;
- Be an effective fiscal steward via budgeting, long-term planning, and savvy financial practices;
- Gain an awareness of how to plan for maintenance, infrastructure, utilities, technology, and related expenses;
- Manage a thriving workforce via effective diversity practices, hiring, evaluation, and other personnel issues;
- Promote the work of the library through marketing and public relations practices;
- Expand the library’s impact via effective grant writing and crowdfunding efforts.
| From | The University of Michigan, MichiganX via edX |
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| Hours | 108 |
| Instructors | Kristin Fontichiaro, Kristin Fontichiaro, Lionel P. Robert Jr., Lionel P. Robert, Larry Neal, Larry Neal, Josie Barnes Parker |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities Art & Design Social Sciences Business |
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Professional Secretary $41k
Gifted Certificate Program Coordinator $48k
Instructor, Paralegal Certificate Program $52k
Instructor and Taskforce Committee Member for Certificate in Fundraising Operations $60k
Finance Professional 3 $65k
Certificate Analyst $67k
Continuing Education Professor/Apparel Certificate Program Advisor $68k
Instructor, Sustainability Leadership Certificate Program $79k
Vice Assistant President Certificate Specialist $120k
Product Manager - SUT Compliance and Certificate Management $131k
Assistant Professor, Bereavement Certificate Program $139k
Professional Partner $155k
Courses in this Professional Certificate
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Grant Writing and Crowdfunding for Public Libraries This course, part of the Public Library Management Professional Certificate program, explores strategies for developing effective grant proposals and for engaging the community in... edX | The University of Michigan, MichiganX |
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Public Library Marketing and Public Relations In this course, part of the Public Library Management Professional Certificate program, you’ll learn how to use attractive graphic design, public relations outreach with the... edX | The University of Michigan, MichiganX |
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Identifying Community Needs for Public Library Management Public libraries are becoming dynamic hubs for learning, civic engagement, and community. This course will discuss strategies for gathering statistical and descriptive data about... edX | The University of Michigan, MichiganX |
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Managing a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace for Public Libraries Learn management skills to support workplace diversity and inclusion in a public library setting. You will learn about theories and frameworks that explain the underlying... edX | The University of Michigan, MichiganX |
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Strategic Planning for Public Libraries In this course, part of the Public Library Management Professional Certificate program, we’ll explore the nuts and bolts of creating a strategic plan by reviewing and reflecting... edX | The University of Michigan, MichiganX |
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Personnel Management for Public Libraries This course, part of the Public Library Management Professional Certificate program, will explore skills needed for hiring and evaluating personnel to reflect your library's... edX | The University of Michigan, MichiganX |
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Infrastructure Management for Public Libraries In this course, part of the Public Library Management Professional Certificate program, we’ll explore the ongoing infrastructure support that library leaders must facilitate,... edX | The University of Michigan, MichiganX |
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Budgeting and Finance for Public Libraries Money isn’t generally the first topic that comes to mind when thinking about libraries, however it is a critical resource that touches every aspect of the organization. Whether... edX | The University of Michigan, MichiganX |
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| From | The University of Michigan, MichiganX via edX |
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| Hours | 108 |
| Instructors | Kristin Fontichiaro, Kristin Fontichiaro, Lionel P. Robert Jr., Lionel P. Robert, Larry Neal, Larry Neal, Josie Barnes Parker |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities Art & Design Social Sciences Business |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Professional Secretary $41k
Gifted Certificate Program Coordinator $48k
Instructor, Paralegal Certificate Program $52k
Instructor and Taskforce Committee Member for Certificate in Fundraising Operations $60k
Finance Professional 3 $65k
Certificate Analyst $67k
Continuing Education Professor/Apparel Certificate Program Advisor $68k
Instructor, Sustainability Leadership Certificate Program $79k
Vice Assistant President Certificate Specialist $120k
Product Manager - SUT Compliance and Certificate Management $131k
Assistant Professor, Bereavement Certificate Program $139k
Professional Partner $155k
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