Certified Public Library Administrator Program

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Management of Technology

Elements of Technology Management: Cost Centers and Services

Instructor: TBA

Sponsoring Institution: Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL

Course Fee: $300

Course Schedule: TBA

Course Structure/Delivery: The course will be conducted via the same technology used by the Graduate School of Library and Information Science online education program (LEEP). The course will consist of 6 live synchronous sessions of 1 hour each. Students will also be expected to participate asynchronously during the 6 weeks via discussion boards.

Purpose of the course: To empower library managers in the identification and support of appropriate technological strategies for the delivery of informational and cultural services to a diverse general public.  Participants will become familiar with technology cost centers, essential technical services and emerging influences on services delivery.  Participants will:  Develop an understanding of the basic concepts and terminology of information and communications technology (ICT) structures; Recognize essential staff and patron ICT requirements; Identify appropriate skills for library staff to function as technical liaisons; Develop an understanding of appropriate use of the Web, including in-house content development; Provide knowledgeable supervision of the development of institutional and extra-institutional ICT strategies; Develop analytical skills for effective technology administration. 

Enrollment Process:

To enroll in this course, please complete this REGISTRATION FORM.

Technology Requirements:

Participants will need a reliable Internet connection via modem, ISDN, DSL, cable or other dedicated connectivity. A 28.8 or higher speed modem and SLIP, PPP, or other TCP/IP connectivity is required. Software requirements include a Java enabled Web Browser, Real Player software, and Adobe Reader. Hardware requirements are: an IBM compatible Pentium II or greater (at least 400mhz) with Windows 98/ME/2000/XP - or - Macintosh with OS 8 (or a more recent MacOS); 128MB RAM memory; a sound card with speakers and/or earphones; and a color monitor with at least 800x600 resolution.

Contact:

Marianne Steadley, steadley@uiuc.edu, 217-244-2751

Why become an ALA-APA CPLA Provider?

It is an opportunity to participate in a national certification program in a library specialty.

If you are already offering a course the meets the standard, approval provides you with an additional audience for your courses.

If you are already offering a course that meets the standard, you may receive approval for two previous years of offering the course, meaning your students will qualify for completion of one standard even before they apply to become a CPLA candidate.

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