LIBR 204-13
Information Organizations and Management
Spring 2007 Schedule

Introduction and Overview

Inventory of student interests and expertise
Review of library research techniques and resources
Introduction to Blackboard applications

Management Practice in School Libraries and Media Centers

Guest: Linda Birtler, Library Media Teacher, El Dorado High School

General Management History and Theory
Application to Library and Information Services
Environmental Issues
Marketing and Promotion
Innovation and Change
Decision-Making
Planning Process

Evans, Chapters 1 - 7
Supplementary article on this week’s topics

Management Practice in Special Libraries
Management Practice in Public Libraries

Guest: Sue Brewsaugh, Library Manager, The Boeing Company

Guest: Nora Jacob, Library Services Director, Orange Public Library

Power, Authority, and Responsibility
Delegation
Performance, Quality, and Control
Communication
Motivation
Leadership

Evans, Chapters 8 - 13
Supplementary article on this week’s topics

Observation Assignment Due

Personnel
Fiscal Management
Managing Technology
Facilities Management

Evans, Chapters 14 – 17
Supplementary article on this week’s topics 

Management Practice in Academic Libraries
Management Practice in Library Systems & Consortia
Managing Your Career
E-Portfolio Introduction
Future of Library Management

Guest: Gordon Smith, Director, CSU Systemwide Library Initiatives

Evans, Chapter 18

Term Projects (Oral)
Final Exam

Final Student Term Projects (written) Due