Certified Public Library Administrator (CPLA) Program and Courses
GSLIS has been selected as a continuing education provider for the American
Library Association - Allied Professional Association (ALA-APA) Certified Public
Library Administrator (CPLA) program. The CPLA program is a voluntary post-MLS
certification program for public librarians with three years or more of supervisory
experience. CPLA certification will enable public library administrators to
improve the quality of library service through the provision of practical knowledge
and skills essential to successful library management. The CPLA certification
program requires participants to demonstrate proficiency in seven of nine competencies,
four of which are core standards. Candidates are given five years to complete
the course work.
Core standards include:
- Budget and Finance
- Management of Technology
- Organization and Personnel Administration
-
Planning and Management of Buildings
Elective standards include:
- Current Issues
- Fundraising and Grantwriting
- Marketing
- Politics and Networking
-
Service to Diverse Populations
Listen to Jenifer Grady, founding director of ALA-APA, the American Library Association's Allied Professional Association,
on this podcast with Sarah A. Long, Director, North Suburban
Library System.
Listen to a Certified Public Library Administrator Program graduate -
a podcast with Susan Strunk in her own words
COURSE INFORMATION
Upcoming courses
Planning and Management of Library Buildings
October 14 - November 18, 2009
This is an online synchronous course. Cost - $300
Organization and Personnel Management for Librarians
February 2 - March 9, 2010
This is an online synchronous course. Cost - $300
Serving Diverse Populations in the Library
February 3 - March 10, 2010
This is an online synchronous course. Cost - $300
Fundraising and Grantwriting for the Library
March 22 - May 1, 2010
This is an online asynchronous course. Cost - $300
Courses held over the past 12 months
Budget and Finance for Librarians - September 1 through October 6, 2009
Elements of Technology Management - July 14 through August 18, 2009
Library Marketing Management - July 6 through August 14, 2009
Current Issues in Libraries - May 21 through June 25, 2009
Fundraising and Grantwriting - March 2 through April 10, 2009
Organization and Personnel Management through January 27 through March 3, 2009
Serving Diverse Populations - January 7 through February 11, 2009
Library Marketing Management - November 10 through December 19, 2008
Planning and Management of Library Buildings - October 8 through November 12, 2008
