Management of Libraries and Information Centers
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Description: An introduction to the current state of management theory, ethics and practice focusing
on leadership and the management of organizational change. Organizational culture explored as an underpinning for the principle roles and functions of managers, including developing information policy; and managing new information technologies, information and decision support systems, finances, human resources conducive to the creation of a multicultural workforce for a multicultural society. Synopsis: Course Objectives
- Introduce classical and contemporary theories of organization and
their application to the current management of libraries and information
service organizations.
- Develop an understanding of organizational change through planning,
organizing, staffing, leading, communicating and evaluating.
- Consider the impact of new information technology on the
management of libraries and information service organizations.
- Focus on basic financial management from the perspective
of creating a financial plan to guide financial decisions.
- Increase awareness of information policy issues and their
effect on libraries and information organizations.
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