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Professional Certificate in Youth Services Librarianship

Specialized program for librarians working with children and teens, covering youth literature, programming, and services in library settings
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Course content

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Foundations Of Youth Services Librarianship

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Child Development And Literacy

3

Collection Development For Youth Services

4

Programming For Youth Services

5

Outreach And Advocacy For Youth Services

6

Technology And Innovation In Youth Services

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Cultural Competency In Youth Services

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Evaluation And Assessment In Youth Services

9

Collaboration And Partnerships In Youth Services

10

Trends And Issues In Youth Services

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  • Fast Track: Complete in 1 month with 3-4 hours of study per week
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There are no formal entry requirements for this course. You just need:

  • A good command of English language
  • Access to a computer/laptop with internet
  • Basic computer skills
  • Dedication to complete the course
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  • Multiple-choice questions at the end of each unit
  • You need to score at least 60% to pass each unit
  • You can retake quizzes if needed
  • All assessments are online

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  • A digital certificate from HealthCareStudies (An LSPM brand)
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Fiona Thompson
GB · Course completed

I can't recommend Stanmore School of Business's Professional Certificate in Youth Services Librarianship enough. As a librarian in a small UK library, the course provided me with invaluable, practical knowledge and skills to better serve my young patrons. The course materials were engaging, up-to-date, and relevant to my day-to-day work. I particularly appreciated the modules on programming for youth and collection development, which helped me refresh and expand our library's offerings. I'm thrilled to have completed this course and feel more confident than ever in my abilities as a youth services librarian. Thank you, Stanmore!

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Aaron Nguyen
US · Course completed

The Professional Certificate in Youth Services Librarianship at Stanmore School of Business was a game-changer for my career. The course content was comprehensive, covering everything from reader's advisory to programming and outreach. The practical skills I gained have already made a difference in my approach to serving young library patrons. The course materials were high-quality and informative, and the online format made it easy to fit the coursework into my busy schedule. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have taken this course and highly recommend it to others in the field.

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Ines da Silva
PT · Course completed

As a non-native English speaker, I was initially concerned about taking an online course in English. However, the Professional Certificate in Youth Services Librarianship at Stanmore School of Business exceeded my expectations. The course content was engaging, well-organized, and easy to follow. I gained valuable practical skills and knowledge in areas such as collection development, programming, and reader's advisory. I'm now more confident than ever in my ability to serve young library patrons, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to have taken this course. I highly recommend Stanmore School of Business to anyone looking to further their career in library science.

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Ravi Sharma
IN · Course completed

Stanmore School of Business's Professional Certificate in Youth Services Librarianship was a fantastic learning experience. The course content was informative, engaging, and packed with practical skills and knowledge. I particularly appreciated the modules on programming and outreach, which provided me with valuable insights into engaging with young patrons. The course materials were high-quality and relevant to my work as a librarian. I'm thrilled to have taken this course and would recommend it to anyone looking to expand their skillset in youth services librarianship.





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