Politics and Networking Course
Posted by Melissa A. on February 22, 2007
The Graduate School of Library and Information Science at the University
of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is pleased to offer a new continuing
education course. This course is ALA-APA approved for Certified Public
Library Administrator (CPLA) candidates.
Course title: Politics and Networking
Dates: March 15 – April 26, 2007 (No class on April 19)
Times: Online synchronous sessions Thursdays 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Central time
Cost: $300
Instructor: John A. Moorman, Ph.D. Director, Williamsburg Regional Library
Intended audience: Librarians and information professionals needing
training in politics and networking; CPLA candidates
Purpose of the course: To provide the student with an understanding of
the political process as it relates to public libraries. Topics included
are governance and legal structures of Boards and Commissions, how to
assess your community, how to assess local political issues,
understanding and influencing the local political process, the
development and nurturing of library support groups, and how to work
effectively with individuals and groups to increase library visibility
and support. Upon completion of the course the individual is expected to
know how to identify the social, political, and economic issues that
affect the library they serve, develop effective relationships with
governing boards, library support groups, and influence makers, develop
coalitions with groups in the community, and understand the legislative
process.
For additional information and to register, please visit
http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/programs/cpd/CPLA/fund.html or contact Marianne
Steadley, steadley@uiuc.edu or 217-244-2751
