Leadership and Management in Information Organizations

Course Description

Emphasizes management functions, resource management, and application of concepts to management situations in libraries and information centers. (Core course)

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Apply current research to complex leadership, management, and planning issues.
  • Articulate theory and applications of user services.
  • Implement principles of budgeting, technology, and marketing.
  • Develop feasible and ethical solutions based on reasoned judgment and knowledge of management techniques for various work situations.
  • Demonstrate advanced communication, organizational, relationship, and personnel management skills across diverse populations and settings.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure Percentage/Points
Managerial Interview 15%
Final Reflection Paper 5%
Case Studies 25%
Project Management Group Assignment 50%
Participation/Professionalism 5%

Attendance/Participation:

Participation is measured by participation in online, class discussions and is different than commenting on the discussion board. It is meant to be live and demonstrates engagement in the conversation.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

Title/Item 1 — G. Edward Evans and Stacey Greenwell (Eds)., 4th Edition, Neal-Schuman, 2020, ISBN 978-0838918739. Available to students at no cost via library online collection.

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.