Professional Training

Infrastructure Management for Public Libraries

edX, Online
Length
4 weeks
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Self-Paced Online
Length
4 weeks
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Course delivery
Self-Paced Online
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Course description

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.

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  • Self-Paced Online
  • Online
  • English

Suitability - Who should attend?

Prerequisites:

Recommended: PUBLIB604x

Outcome / Qualification etc.

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.

Course delivery details

This course is offered through The University of Michigan, a partner institute of EdX.

2-3 hours per week

Expenses

  • Verified Track -$49
  • Audit Track - Free
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