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MichiganX: Infrastructure Management for Public Libraries

Learn how library managers and directors make key operational decisions regarding maintenance, insurance, technology, and more.

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Starts Mar 22

Ends Aug 31

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About this course

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.

At a glance

Institution:MichiganX
Subject:Humanities
Level:Introductory
Prerequisites:
Recommended: PUBLIB604x

Language:English
Video Transcript:English
Associated programs:
Professional Certificate in Public Library Management
Associated skills:Infrastructure, Infrastructure Management, Library Management

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.

Syllabus

None

About the instructors

Josie Barnes Parker

Director • Ann Arbor District Library, Michigan

This course is part of Public Library Management Professional Certificate ProgramLearn more

Expert instruction
8 skill-building courses

Self-paced
Progress at your own speed

8 months
2 - 3 hours per week

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Certificate

Free

Price

$59 USD

Access to course materials

Unlimited

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Expires on Apr 19

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