Introduction to Library Management | Compendium

This InfoPeople online course goes from, March 10, 2015 – April 6, 2015
The fee is $150 for those not in the California library community or an InfoPeople partner.

During this course, which is targeted at first time managers and supervisors, you will learn:

.  The role and responsibilities of the library manager

.  Your personal strengths and areas for growth as a manager

.  The knowledge, skills and abilities managers need to be successful

.  Basic and successful techniques to manage people and resources

.  How to effectively make decisions

.  How to create a plan for your own managerial development

The course readings, discussions and assignments will give you opportunities to assess your own strengths and areas for growth and also to apply concepts to your own library situation. You will be able to participate in a live online meeting with Susan Hildreth, former director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and former California State Librarian, who will provide advice for new managers and supervisors.  The instructor is Anne Cain

For a complete course description and to register go here