Brief Introduction
Learn how library managers and directors make key operational decisions regarding maintenance, insurance, technology, and more.
Description
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.
Knowledge
- 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.