Course Objectives

This course will provide an overview for policy development processes and resources.  Policies that are consistent with laws and fair for library staff and patrons help libraries in their mission to provide information and safe spaces for their communities.

Course content is based on the MSL Policy Development Handbook and content from a webinar series with legal expert Kris Goss.

Estimated Course Length: 2 hours
Continuing Education Credits: 2

  • The continuing education certificate is embedded in the last section of the course. It will unlock when you have finished the course evaluation.
  • Please download and save/print the certificate when you complete the course.
  • A badge will automatically be awarded and added to your MSL Learn profile.

Navigation

Use the Course Index on the left to move to the next section. You can collapse or expand the course index.

Course index icon on left of screen, collapsed.

Screenshot of expanded course index.

Pacing

This is a self-paced course. Our advice is to pace yourself! 

A good strategy is to do one section at a time and take a break after each quiz or reflection activity.

Activities

Each course may contain a variety of activities. 

You can "print" book activities to use as a reference for a quiz or print for your reference.

Screenshot instructions for how to print a book activity in the course.

Last modified: Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 12:53 PM