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, including:
maintenance
insurance
contract services
patron privacy
technology
budgets
policies
You’ll learn how these decisions are made to ensure long-term sustainability.
What you'll learn
- How to discuss, contract, and manage services from outside providers.
- How to make decisions about technology policies, eRATE for Internet services, etc.
- How to set up annual and long-term maintenance budgets and schedules.
- How to post a maintenance job for bid.
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| Length | 4 weeks |
| Effort | 4 weeks, 2–3 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $49 |
| From | The University of Michigan, MichiganX via edX |
| Instructor | Josie Barnes Parker |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities Art & Design |
| Tags | Art & Culture Humanities |
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| Rating | Not enough ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 weeks |
| Effort | 4 weeks, 2–3 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $49 |
| From | The University of Michigan, MichiganX via edX |
| Instructor | Josie Barnes Parker |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities Art & Design |
| Tags | Art & Culture Humanities |
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