PGCert in Library Science and Administration

This administration certificate for library and information centers prepares students for senior management roles in libraries and information centers. It offers grounding in organizational planning, leadership, assessment, marketing and communication, plus practical training in budgeting, resource planning, facilities and outreach. The curriculum addresses issues such as intellectual freedom, ethics, confidentiality, fundraising, community outreach and working with boards and trustees. Completion requires fifteen graduate credit hours, planned with a faculty advisor. Current students in the MLIS, MSIM or MPS programs may take the certificate, as may returning students who already hold a post-graduate degree. Dominican's MLIS holds American Library Association accreditation, and the School of Information Studies is part of the iSchools consortium. Prospective students can request information, schedule a campus visit or start an application through the university website.