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Public Library Services to Children and Young Adults

Wayne State University

Post-Baccalaureate CertificateAcademic

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Format

In-Person

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Requirements

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Where this program is offered

  • Michigan

    Michigan

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 43-4121.00

Skills

Service OrientationReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingCoordination

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeEnglish LanguageEducation and Training

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionInformation OrderingNear VisionProblem SensitivitySpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionCategory Flexibility

Tasks

  • Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shel
  • Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and au
  • Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes,
  • Hire library staff such as student assistants.

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareLibrary softwareObject or component oriented development softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

10-key calculatorsBarcode scannersBookmobilesBraile embossersCash registersDelivery vansDesktop computersDigital camerasFilm projectorsHandheld calculatorsLaminating machinesLaser facsimile machinesLaser printersMagnifiersMail opening equipment

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionIndependence
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium43-4121.00Library Assistants, Clericaltitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

  • Collection circulation oversight — manage the full circulation cycle for books, periodicals, videotapes, and other materials autonomously, resolving non-routine patron disputes at the desk.
  • Advanced patron services — address complex or sensitive patron inquiries, applying critical thinking to determine when professional librarian intervention is warranted.
  • Database and catalog administration — maintain and update patron and item records in library software and database user interfaces, correcting systemic errors without guidance.
  • Staff-level facility operations — execute all opening, closing, and equipment-security procedures and train new staff on these routines in a branch or departmental library.
  • Reserve program coordination — design and manage reserve workflows for course materials or special collections, ensuring timely placement and removal of items.
  • Inter-library loan coordination — independently process, track, and troubleshoot inter-library loan transactions, communicating with partner institutions to resolve delays.
  • Patron instruction sessions — plan and deliver informal group orientations on reference tools, automated systems, and catalog navigation in a library instruction setting.
  • Digital and multimedia services — support patron access to document management software, photo imaging software, and presentation tools, adapting explanations to varying skill levels.
  • Service quality monitoring — identify recurring patron service issues, document findings, and propose procedural adjustments to the supervising librarian.
  • Cross-functional coordination — collaborate with library departments and community partners to support programming, displays, and special collections in a public or academic environment.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
100%
Placement Rate
63%