Youth Services Specialist Certificate

15.0 quarter credits

The Youth Services Specialist Certificate is designed for professionals already holding a master's degree from an ALA-accredited program or a graduate degree closely related to this specialization. This program meets the interests of students planning public library careers with a focus on youth populations

The program must be completed within three years.

Required courses    
Public Library Service 3.0
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Resources for Children 3.0
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Resources for Young Adults 3.0
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Students select two courses from the following list:  
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Library Programming 3.0
Introduction to Web Design for Information Organizations 3.0
Collection Management 3.0
Instructional Role of the Information Specialist 3.0
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