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
COURSE INFORMATION
Upcoming courses
Library Marketing Management
July 6 - August 14, 2009
This is an online asynchronous course. Cost - $300
Elements of Technology Management
July 14 - August 18, 2009
This is an online synchronous course (one hour per week). Cost - $300
Planning and Management of Library Buildings
July 30 - September 3, 2009
This is an online synchronous course. Cost - $300
Budget and Finance for Librarians
September 1 - October 6, 2009
This is an online synchronous course (two hours per week). Cost - $300
Courses held over the past 12 months
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
Budget and Finance - September 2 through October 7, 2008
Planning and Management of Buildings - May 7 through June 11, 2008
