Certificate in Library Studies
The Certificate in Library Studies is a non-credit professional development certificate offered by the iSchool at the University of South Carolina. The six-month program is designed to provide public library staff with a foundational understanding of important ideas and values of the profession.
Topics include:
- Advocacy
- Programming
- Professional Ethics
- Social Engagement
- Cultural Competence
- Information Seeking Behavior
- Principles of Collection Management
Features:
- Online, asynchronous -paced for full-time staff
- Specific learning objectives
- Monthly live meetings
- Participants move through the course together, as a group
- Guest speakers include iSchool faculty discussing their areas of expertise
- Module quizzes monitor engagement and learning
- 12 Continuing Education Units
Recent Reviews
“This class has filled in the gaps and has made me understand my job in a way that enriches and inspires me to become a better library staff member.” -2021 Participant
“Even after working in libraries for over 20 years and having a good working knowledge of the field, this course has enriched and enlightened the way I think about my profession. I feel proud to be a part of a profession that stands behind the core values of Librarianship to define, inform, and guide our professional practice. We are here for the public good.” - 2021 Participant
“...One thing this course helped me to realize is that our responsibility is much more serious and much more lofty than (customer service). We're ... difference-makers.” -2020 Participant