The graduate academic certificate in advanced management in libraries and information agencies provides students with a comprehensive working knowledge of the fundamental principles of library and information agency management, public awareness, planning, human resources, and financial operations. Graduate will develop knowledge and skills to effectively lead their organization; utilize the latest research and practices in the areas of management, partnerships, budgeting, and public presentations; and foster external relationships. Graduates will learn to effectively organize their library or information agency’s internal resources for improved accessibility and productivity.
The department offers graduate academic certificates in multiple areas of professional knowledge and skills.
The graduate academic certificate program is intended for two audiences:

master’s degree library and information science professionals who want to develop expertise in specific areas in libraries or other settings and receive a graduate academic certificate; and
bachelor’s or master’s degreed individuals who want to develop or enhance their knowledge of specific areas in libraries or other settings by taking master’s-level courses and receiving a graduate academic certificate.

Required courses, 12 hours

INFO 5300 - Management of Information Agencies
INFO 5302 - Advanced Management of Information Agencies
INFO 5303 - Financial and Human Resource Management in Information Agencies

Plus one of the following

INFO 5320 - Public Libraries
INFO 5330 - Academic Libraries
INFO 5340 - Learning Resources Centers and Services
INFO 5360 - Special Libraries and Information Centers
INFO 5365 - Health Sciences Information Management
INFO 5366 - Law Library Management