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GREENSHEET
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:
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To introduce students to basic management principles, concepts, and theories;
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To introduce students to management literature in library and information
science, business, and related fields;
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To acquaint students with the roles of managers and the basic management
functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling and
evaluating;
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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;
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To provide students with an opportunity to develop skills in analytical
thinking and strategic planning;
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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:
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Acquiring knowledge of the principles and practices of management as
specifically applied to information environments.
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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,
attend 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.
- All Assignments will be submitted electronically. The following scheme
is required for the files: [Course Number]_[Student’s Last Name]_[Assignment
Number]. Example: 204_Fuller_Essay1.doc
- 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 no more than 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.
Assignments
- 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. The percentage
in parenthesis following each assignment indicates the percentage of
the total points for the assignment.
- Your story: On two pages or less introduce yourself to the class. It
is to be posted online to the discussion board on Blackboard. The inclusion
of your picture is optional. Everyone should check out your fellow students.
(5%)
- Three essays: completed as per the assignment schedule. The topic will
be assigned two weeks prior to the due date. (5% for the first and 10%
each for the second and third for a 25% total.)
- Case study: a team document posted to Blackboard (30%)
- Strategic Plan: Post the synopsis of strategic plan (four page public
version) on Blackboard and send the full strategic plan to the instructor.
(40%)
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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