Administration
of Libraries and
Other Information Agencies
LIS 387.1
Spring
2000
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Catalog
Description:
Course Rationale: All managers need management training, however, all employees, whether they supervise or want to supervise, need management training as well. General management competencies (knowledge, skills/abilities and attitudes) are critical to the success of all employees because these competencies:
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provide direction on how one's manager should manage |
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assist in an employees response to management assignments, queries and request |
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provide the strengths needed to organize, maintain and complete (or manage!) project assignments |
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provide opportunities for employees to learn and grow to management positions |
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provide opportunities for employees to lead in organizations |
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provide opportunities for employees to lead externally in their profession and in their umbrella environment and community |
The "world of management" is an enormous one. In the last twenty years many management theorists have produced thoughtful and provoking content in both profit and nonprofit management areas and they have pushed "management" and the study of management into the limelight. This is seen in the boom of print management titles, online resources, nonfiction bestsellers and the use of management theorists as gurus in the business world as well as in the entertainment world.
Course Goals:
To
provide content on:
1. …the nature of
management and the development of traditional and modern approaches to
management as reflected in the literature of business administration,
public administration, librarianship, and other information professions.
2. …processes and
functions of management (such as planning, organizing, budgeting, decision-making,
controlling) as integral parts of the work of librarians and other informational
professionals.
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…aspects of staffing and the human relations side of management.
4.
…aspects of federal and state laws as they pertain to management.
5. …nature of leadership
6. …some problems,
practices, skills, and dynamics of supervision.
7. …current trends
and organizational issues and problems facing administrators, supervisors,
and workers within the broad context of management principles and practices
Competencies
Expected:
Through class presentations,
class preparation, completion of assignments and self discovery students
will:
1. Develop an understanding of the theories of management and leadership, and how they may be applicable in the operation of libraries and other knowledge resource centers.
2. Develop an understanding of some of the practical tasks that form an essential part of the administrator’s role such as planning, evaluation, budgeting, marketing, proposal writing, developing job descriptions and project management, all in the context of library and information environments.
3. Become familiar with the vast commercial world of management and the study of management by exploring popular management resources.
4. Become familiar with classic resources on management and leadership.
The course outline offers a general guide to content. Content will be covered in class and by students individually as they prepare for class and testing and as they complete assignments. Classes will consist of lecture, group discussion, case method participation, and exercises such as self-assessment and scenario development. Participation is required and students should pace their participation throughout the semester. Students should remember that members of the class have varying degrees of experience and knowledge concerning the subject matter and all opinions are to be respected and domination of discussion (no matter how knowledgeable you are!) is unacceptable.
Grading
Information:
All
assignments must be handed in on time, at the beginning of the class period
when the assignment is due. The instructor reserves the right to issue
a course grade of F if any assignment is not completed. LATE ASSIGNMENTS
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS FOUR CRITERIA ARE MET:
At
least 24 hours before the assignment is due, the instructor gives explicit
permission to the student to hand the assignment in late.
At
the same time, the specific date and time are agreed upon for the late
submission.
The
assignment is then submitted on or before the agreed-upon time and date.
The
student realizes and accepts the fact that the late work is then immediately
graded at one grade (ten points) lower than if turned in on time.
Permission for late work is agreed to only in the case of the most serious health, family or personal situations
Bases
for Grades
Midterm 25%
Term Project 35%
The Term Project grade will consist of 25% content information and 10%
format, and style, etc. such as grammar, punctuation, etc.
Class Participation
15%
Reviews 25%
A total of five reviews
that include reviews of journal articles, websites.
Course Grade Calculation:
90-100: A
80-89: B
70-79: C
60-69: D
00-59: F
Expectations
of Student Performance:
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Attend all class sessions and sign-in
on the sign-in sheet to indicate attendance. If a student misses
a class, he or she must arrange with another student to collect
handouts, notes, etc. |
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Read all material assigned prior to class. |
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Spend 3-4 hours in preparation of classroom instruction; therefore, each 3 credit hour course requires 10-12 hours of work per week outside the classroom. |
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Participate in class discussions by contributing
information, asking relevant questions, sharing experiences. |
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Students are advised
to refer to the UT General Information Bulletin, Appendix C.
Section 11-802.
Textbook. Stueart and Moran 5th edition Library and Information Center Management
Regularly review: Harvard Business Review, Management Review, The Bottom Line (LIS), Journal of Library Administration (LIS), The Futurist, College and Research Libraries (LIS), Management, Academy of Management Review, Learning and Development Journal, Special Libraries (LIS), Public Libraries (LIS), Forbes, Fortune, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Fast Company, Working Woman or add your favorite.
Workshops
Please visit the following ALA websites for information on my institutes. These links provide a summary of the workshops and provide workshop outlines/agendas. All inquiries for these workshops are made through ALA/LAMA. Contact Julie Reese.
Integrating Learning with Works: Designing the 21st Century Learning Library
The Effective Organization in the 21st Century
Staffing Issues for the Year 2000: Managing and Working in the Libraries of Tomorrow