23 Online Short courses in Library Science

EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the Strategic Planning for Public Libraries course in collaboration with University of Michigan - MichiganX. Learn how to develop, implement, and adapt a strategic plan to fit the needs of your library.

This Writing and Editing - Drafting course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Michigan is part of the Good with Words: Writing and Editing Specialization. 

The Library and Information Sciences course offered by Lighthouse Academy focuses on Assessment Librarianship, Data Curation and Data Management, Digital Collections, Geographic Information.

This Writing and Editing - Structure and Organization course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Michigan is part of the Good with Words: Writing and Editing Specialization.

EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the Personnel Management for Public Libraries course in collaboration with University of Michigan - MichiganX. Learn the foundational principles of personnel management and leadership.

The online Management Information Systems certificate program at University of Maryland Global Campus provides you with entry-level skills for a career in information systems.

Writing. Editing. Persuasion. Learn the mechanics and strategy of effective communication with this Good with Words - Writing and Editing offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Michigan.

This Records and Information Management online certificate at Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to maintain accurate and up-to-date records and information using the latest technology

This Information Seeking and Use course at Robert Gordon University explores critically different theoretical developments and practical applications in the field of Information Seeking Behaviour.

This Writing and Editing - Revising course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Michigan is part of the Good with Words: Writing and Editing Specialization.

EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering Identifying Community Needs for Public Library Management course in collaboration with University of Michigan - MichiganX. Learn how to conduct research, surveys, and interviews as well as how to analyze data to better assess the local needs and wants of a public library community.

Aberystwyth University's Introduction to Rare Books Librarianship is the first of two short courses on rare books librarianship and it provides a general introduction to this specialist field.

This Digital Libraries module at Robert Gordon University provides students with a broad appreciation of the range of digital library services within contemporary contexts and to encourage a critical engagement with the roles and purpose of these services.

This Managing Library Services course at Robert Gordon University explores the nature, provision and management of library and information services in a variety of contexts, emphasising the importance of effective performance evaluation and decision-making and provides an understanding of collection and service management.

EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the Infrastructure Management for Public Libraries course in collaboration with University of Michigan - MichiganX. Learn how library managers and directors make key operational decisions regarding maintenance, insurance, technology, and more.

EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the Public Library Marketing and Public Relations course in collaboration with University of Michigan - MichiganX. Learn how to develop effective marketing and PR strategies to help share your library’s programs, services, and value with the broader community.

EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the Public Library Management in collaboration with the University of Michigan - MichiganX. Learn how to thrive as a public library manager.

This Knowledge Organisation course at Robert Gordon University takes a practical, hands-on approach to Knowledge Organisation, involving students in the construction of a controlled vocabulary, a faceted classification, sample thesaurus entries, and the design of a web portal. 

EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering in collaboration the Managing a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace for Public Libraries with University of Michigan - MichiganX. Learn management skills to support workplace diversity and inclusion in a public library setting.

EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the Grant Writing and Crowdfunding for Public Libraries course in collaboration with University of Michigan - MichiganX. Learn how to increase your impact, innovate, and overcome often static funding through various fundraising and grant writing approaches.