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Course Description
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.
Course Objectives
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 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.
This course supports 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.
Required Text
Evans, G. E., Ward, P.L. (2003). Beyond the Basics: The Management Guide for Library and Information Professionals. New York: Neal-Schuman. The required text may be purchased online at (www.neal-schuman.com).
Recommended Texts (if any)
Readings are assigned throughout the class. They are in either the required text Evans or from online sources.
Course Requirements
- 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.
- Submit all assignments electronically. The following scheme is required for the files: [Course Number]_[Student’s Last Name]_[Assignment Number]. Example: 204_Speller_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 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
These are the general assignments for the course. Please see course information tab and the assignments tab on the Blackboard web page for specific assignment details, including due dates.
- Your story (10%): 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.
- Three essays (30%): completed as per the assignment schedule.
- Strategic plan (40%): a team document posted to Blackboard. Post the synopsis of strategic plan (four page public version) on Blackboard and send the full background strategic plan to the instructor.
- Biography as case study (20%): completed as per the assigned schedule.
Grading
Everyone begins the class with a grade of “B”, the standard grade for graduate level work. Students who complete the assignments, attend the on-site sessions 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 than the written assignment expects
- Critical evaluation of 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
Provisions for a disability
If you need any special consideration due to a disability, you need to register with the SJSU Disability Resource Center and notify the instructor by the second week of classes.
Plagiarism
All assignments submitted must be your own work. Sources must be properly cited in papers as specified in class. The San Jose State University regulations governing plagiarism will be enforced. Those regulations may be found at: http://info.sjsu.edu search option: Academic Dishonesty.
Current Academic Senate Policy: Read the SJSU Academic Integrity Policy
http://www2.sjsu.edu/senate/S04-12.pdf
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