Are you responsible for acquisitions at your library, but feeling like you don't know where to start? Or just looking to learn more about this area of library work? Acquisitions work, which involves ordering, receiving, and paying for library materials, is a very important factor in getting library patrons access to the resources they need. Topics covered include goals and methods of acquisitions, budget management, and relationship building with vendors and publishers.

Well-written, concise policies are the framework that holds a library together and makes everything run smoothly while ensuring fairness and consistency. Review the key steps in the policy development process from writing to reviewing, publishing, and evaluating how policies fit with the vision and mission of the institution.

* This culminating course is required to complete your micro-credentialing requirements. (optional) - What is micro-credentialing? If you are new to electronic resources management (ERM) or want to learn how to handle electronic resources efficiently and effectively, this 3-course certificate program will introduce you to the fundamentals of ERM.

Electronic resources make up a large portion of today's library collections, and electronic resources management (ERM) is an important skillset for library staff members to have. These resources often make up a large portion of libraries' acquisitions budgets, and therefore, assessment of their usage is important. It can also be important to preserve access to these resources for long-term use.

Unlike print resources, electronic resources require ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting to make sure library users can access them. Learn about the maintenance procedures necessary to ensure continuous access to electronic resources. Discover common access issues and how to troubleshoot them.

* This course is eligible for micro-credentialing (optional) - What is micro-credentialing?

Electronic resources make up a large portion of today's library collections – and electronic resources management (ERM) is an important skill set for a growing number of library staff. The first step in the ERM lifecycle is the acquisition and implementation of new content. Learn about the various modes of access to electronic resources and the necessary steps to make these resources available to library patrons.

* This course is eligible for micro-credentialing (optional) - What is micro-credentialing?

While rarely part of education and training, library staff are often tasked with assisting or leading fundraising for library projects or programs. Grants, donations, gifts, and fundraising events all play into this informative session that will get anyone started on the path to supporting your library.

The older adult population is a diverse and fast-growing population in the United States, with a range of interests and levels of engagement. Older adults are often a driving force behind support and participation with the public library and library staff can design programs and services with older adults in mind. Discover what older adults want from their local library. Explore programs and resources for older adults. And consider the possible challenges inherent in serving older adults.

Gain an overview of archival practice by learning how to work with collections, describe and organize archival materials, and create a basic finding aid. Understand how to assist patrons with archival requests. Implement basic workflows, processes, and procedures to make collection maintenance and archival work easier.

While most know that documentation is crucial to the continuity and sustainability of processes in library work, it is still an easy thing to write off as too hard. Lessons from the field of technical writing can help prioritize these important tasks. Identify how to incorporate key tips from technical writers to make documentation creation more efficient and useful.