GREENSHEET
The class meets twice, once on Friday September 10 and again on Friday December 3. The hours for the class are 10AM to 5PM at the Scripps Ranch Branch of the San Diego Public Library. The rest of the class including group work is done using Blackboard. Office hours are conducted virtually on Monday 9PM to 10PM and Wednesday 7:00 PM to 8:00PM . Office hours are voluntary. Schedule face to face meetings by appointment.
Course Description and objectives
Theory and practice for the management of library and information centers are presented and discussed. Emphasis is placed on examining the distinguishing characteristics, cultures, and relationships in information organizations.
The objectives of the course are:
• To introduce students to basic management principles, concepts, and theories;
• To introduce students to management literature in library and information science, business, and related fields;
• To acquaint students with the roles of managers and the basic management functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling and evaluating;
• To provide students with knowledge of the creative activities of managers and the central roles they play in promoting group activities and innovation in an organizational context;
• To provide students with an opportunity to develop skills in analytical thinking and strategic planning;
• To provide students with an opportunity to research issues related to managing information staffs and services in a diverse society.
The course emphasizes the following SLIS objectives:
• Acquiring knowledge of the principles and practices of management as specifically applied to information environments.
• Learning to evaluate and utilize relevant research studies from a variety of disciplines.
The SLIS Objectives are found at: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis/mission.htm
Grading Policy
Everyone begins the class with a grade of “B”, the standard grade for graduate level work. Students who complete the assignments, use Blackboard class site, the virtual class and participate in the discussions will receive the B provided the quality of written work meets the standard of rigorous scholarly work for the University. Above standard work is defined as clearly displays one of more of the following criteria:
* Originality in the approach to the assignment
* Greater depth of analysis that the written assignment expects
* Critical evaluation readings by comparing them to other authors or sources
* Ability to organize information for themselves and others plus create tools for life long learning and knowledge retrieval
Expectations
* All students must have the minimal home computing environment as described at http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/ecommunication/homecomputing.htm
* All students must enroll in the course in Blackboard to receive communications from the instructor by the first day of the term.
* All students complete the online survey after enrolling in the class.
* Submit all assignments electronically. The following scheme is required for the files: [Course Number]_[Student’s Last Name]_[Assignment Number]. Example: If the student’s last name is Smith the file name for their assignment is thus: 204_Smith_Essay1.doc Failure to utilize this format results in point deductions.
* The student will use a current virus protection program to scan all assignments before they are submitted electronically to Blackboard and to the instructor.
* Assignments will be submitted by the midnight of the due date. All assignments submitted after the due date may be subjected to a grade penalty.
* All papers will use The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fifth edition, as the official style manual for formats, citations, and bibliography.
* All work will be typed or keyed using Microsoft Word, double-spaced and in 12 point font.
* All pages will be consecutively numbered with the student’s name and the name of the assignment in the footer of each page.
* Errors in spelling, grammar and syntax will be subject to a grade penalty.
* Evidence of plagiarism will result in a grade of F for the course.
Assignments
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These are the general assignments for the course. Please see course outline each week and the assignments tab on the Blackboard web page for specific assignment details, including due dates. Each assignment has a rubric and it is found on the Blackboard web page under the assignments tab. The total number of points for the class is 400.
* Class participation: This includes introducing your self to the class on September 10, participation in virtual group work and the various discussion board assignments. (15 Points)
* Three essays: completed as per the assignment schedule. The topic is assigned two weeks before the due date. 20 Points for the first and 25 Points for tthe second, and 30 points for the third.)
* Case study: a team document posted to Blackboard. This is a group assignment. (145 Points)
* Strategic Plan: Post the synopsis of strategic plan (four page public version) on Blackboard and send the full background strategic plan to the instructor. (165 Points)
Readings and Required text
Readings are assigned throughout the class. They are in either the required text Evans or from online sources. The required text may be purchased online at ( www.neal-schuman.com ).
Evans, G. E., Ward, P. L. & Rugaas, B. (2000). Management Basics for Information Professionals. New York : Neal-Schuman.
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