Fundamentals of Management: Practical Approaches for Successful Managers

An ACRL e-Learning Online Course
March 5-23, 2012

Description: Many library managers a hired or promoted on the basis of potential and have had little exposure to the fundamentals of management.  This multi-week course provides a practical approach to becoming a successful library manager, including strategies for planning, organizing, staffing and evaluating library departments and programs.  Through a series of readings, discussions and exercises, gain real-world tools for improving their management skills and develop confidence in your ability to supervise and manage.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Learn how to plan and organize your department or area.
  • Examine supervision, staffing and human resources basics.
  • Master the basics of program and personnel evaluation.

Audience: New supervisors, managers and team leaders

Presenters: Kimberly Burke Sweetman, Head, Access Services, Bobst Library, New York University

Course Requirements: Your participation will require approximately three to five hours per week (primarily asynchronous) to:

  • Read the online seminar material
  • Post to online discussion boards
  • Complete online exercises
  • Complete a seminar evaluation form

Registration fees:

ACRL member: $135
ALA member: $175
Nonmember: $195
Student: $60
 

How to Register:

Register with Credit Card

  • Scroll down to the month when the event is offered. Select the "Register" link next to the course on ALA's Distance Learning page (linked above).
  • You will need to log in with your ALA ID & password. If you do not have an ALA ID & password, you will be asked to create one in order to register.

Register by PO

  • Download and complete the PO registration form.
  • Submit the form along with your actual PO to ALA registration (fax or mail; see form for details).
  • You will not be considered registered for the course until both your PO and the registration form have been received and processed by ALA registration.


Access instructions will be sent out one business day prior to the start of the course.

Member rates apply to personal memberships only. Want to join ACRL or ALA? Complete the online membership form, available on the ALA Web site. If you join ALA/ACRL within five days of registering, we will adjust your fee (please fax a copy of your completed registration form to ACRL at 312-280-2520 ).

Payment may be made by credit card or purchase order (PO) only. If paying by PO, the PO number is required at the time of registration. Class size is limited to 60 participants. Full refunds will be granted up to 14 days prior to the start of the seminar.

Questions should be directed to Margot Conahan at mconahan@ala.org.