Adv Cert in Children's and Young Adult Library Services

After completion of this advanced certificate, students will be able to understand the role of the public library in supporting literacy development, community-building, and the well-being of families, children, and youth.

Navigate culturally diverse communities with sensitivity and awareness.

Develop and implement inclusive and creative library services for children and youth.

Apply developmental and educational theory to the design of services and the selection of resources (including digital resources) for children and youth.

Appreciate the visual, oral, aesthetic, emotional, intellectual, and imaginative appeal of library services and resources (including digital resources) for children, youth, and their families.

Identify and discuss current trends, issues, and problems in the area of library services for children, youth, and their families.