Infrastructure Management for Public Libraries (edX)

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.

Prerequisites

Recommended: Budgeting and Finance for Public Libraries