Libraries and information centers face a variety of unique management issues such as intellectual freedom and censorship, ethics and confidentiality, fundraising, community outreach, and oversight management (trustees and boards of directors), as well as the traditional administrative issues such as personnel, facilities management, negotiations, and financial management. This certificate prepares students for senior-level leadership and management roles in library and information centers.
The School of Information Studies Certificate in Library and Information Center Administration provides:
- a theoretical foundation in organizational planning and management, leadership, assessment, marketing and communication for libraries and information centers to improve services to both individuals and the community.
- a practical foundation, which includes resource planning, budgeting, facilities management and outreach, as well as leadership and communication skills.
Certificate Requirements and Curriculum
The certificate is offered for students currently pursuing an MLIS, MSIM, or MPS at the School of Information Studies (SOIS) or to returning students who want to add the specialization to a completed post-graduate degree. Candidates work in collaboration with a faculty advisor to shape a plan of study. Certificate completion requires 15 graduate credit hours.
Students are advised to apply to Dominican as MLIS degree-seeking students, although they may also complete the certificate as a post-masters certificate-seeking student. Degree-seeking students have six years to complete the full MLIS.
Learn more about SOIS Certificate programs, including how to apply
