Library Director Overview
Are you a newly hired or aspiring library director in Wisconsin? State law requires specific training for public library directors. At CVTC, we make it possible to meet those requirements with flexible, online courses designed to fit your busy schedule.
Our Library Director program offers the four DPI-required courses needed for Grade III (and partially for Grade II) certification without requiring you to enroll in a full degree program. Whether you’re already working in a library or preparing for a leadership role, this is a practical, affordable way to get certified.
If you already have 54 credits from a higher education institution and are looking to complete your certification, this program is designed for you. If you don’t yet have those credits, our Library & Information Services program is another great option to help you get started.
Skills You’ll Gain:
- Write job descriptions for library staff positions
- Prepare for and work with library boards
- Create strategic plans and policies
- Understand and apply library laws and intellectual freedom principles
- Handle potential book challenges with confidence
- Manage and maintain library collections
- Navigate library catalogs and MARC records
- Provide excellent customer service and reference support
- Plan programs and lead community outreach
Earn credit for prior learning! Do you have previous educational or work experience in the field? You could be eligible to receive credit for prior learning.
Just the Facts
Library Director
12 Credit Technical Diploma
Program Length
One Year
Delivery Method
Online
Program Location
Online
Start Months
August
Learn more about the cost of attendance.
Term 1
$ 1,026
Term 2
$ 1,026
What are estimated program costs? Estimated Total: $2,052
Career Opportunities
Library Circulation Assistants
Circulation Clerks
Library Media Specialists
Library Services Assistants
Program Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
$28K* Yearly Salary
Library Director professionals make an average starting salary of $28,142.
2 Regional Jobs
There are 2 job openings in the CVTC district for the Library Director industry.
* This wage is not specific to CVTC graduates. Wage estimates are based on entry-level positions and are gathered from Lightcast which is an economic modeling software that blends historical and projected industry and occupation trends within CVTC's 11-county district. Wage estimates are based on Occupational Employment Statistics and the American Community Survey.
Transfer
Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Library Director program.
Sample Courses
Basic Public Library Admin
This course introduces an overview of public library administration. Emphasis will be on library terminology, library structures, basic daily operations including budgeting, patron-staff interactions, challenges and controversies of libraries in the community, library infrastructures, and providing exceptional customer service.
Outreach & Community Services
This course provides an overview of services that libraries offer to communities or institutions. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of customer service, the reference interview, evaluating sources, library programming, readers’ advisory, the growing role of technology in libraries, assisting patrons with their technology needs, and providing outreach and programming services to the public. Also covered is current trends, challenges, and controversies that libraries encounter when providing services to patrons.
Advanced Public Library Admin
This course provides a more in-depth view of public library administration. Emphasis will be on leading staff and volunteers, forming partnerships, basic legal issues related to public library services, the role of continuing education in the community, creating awareness and marketing libraries, managing change in the workplace, and advocating for the Library.
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