ILS565 - Library Management

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ILS565 Library Management
Prof. James Kusack
Spring 2010

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Course Description


An examination of the general principles and practices of library management.


Course Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes

  • On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

  • Describe various approaches to management;
  • Apply management activities to the library organization (planning, organizing, staffing, leading/directing, controlling);
  • Perform basic cost-finding in a library;
  • Create and lead a strong service-oriented library staff;
  • Treat staff and library customers in a fair and ethical manner;
  • Identify problems and issues in library management and recommend solutions when appropriate.

Required Texts

  • Robert Stueart and Barbara Moran, Library and Information Center Management, Seventh edition, 2007. Libraries Unlimited. ISBN: 1563089904.