Library Organization and Management -With Laws, Related Practices, and Trends – 20%
Course description:
Introduction to administration, to the basic concepts and principles of management and its application to the library organization, to the different types of libraries and to major administrative concerns as well as legislations, related practices, and trends.
Objectives:
To understand and identify the principles, theories and techniques of organization and management applicable to various types of libraries and information centers;
To identify and apply the various principles relevant to the management of libraries and information centers;
To distinguish and appreciate the different types of libraries as to objectives and functions;
To be familiar with the current trends, practices and legislations related to libraries and information centers.
Course Outline:
1. Introduction to Administration/Management
1.1. Definition of terms
1.1.1. Administration
1.1.2. Management
1.1.3. Library Administration
1.2. Management Development
1.2.1. Scientific Approach
1.2.1.1. Scientific Management Movement
1.2.1.2. Classical Movement
1.2.1.3. System Movement
1.2.2. Human Relations Approach
1.2.2.1. Human Behavior Movement
1.2.2.2. Self Actualization Movement
1.2.3. System Approach
1.2.3.1. Decisions Theory Movement
1.2.3.2. General Systems Theory Movement
1.2.3.3. Psychological Movement
1.3. Principles of Administration / Management
1.3.1. Planning
1.3.1.1. Definition of Terms
1.3.1.2. Factors
1.3.1.3. Techniques
1.3.1.4. Levels of Objective
1.3.1.5. Policy and Decision Making
1.3.2. Organizing
1.3.2.1. Definition of terms
1.3.2.2. Scalar Principles of Hierarchy
1.3.2.3. Line and Staff
1.3.2.4. Unity of Command
1.3.2.5. Span of Control
1.3.2.6. Functional Authority
1.3.2.7. Organization Policies and Structure
1.3.2.8. Evaluation
1.3.3. Directing
1.3.3.1. Definition of terms
1.3.3.2. Recruitment and hiring
1.3.3.3. Supervision
1.3.3.4. Theories
1.3.3.5. Motivation, Coaching, and Communication
1.3.3.6. Employee Training
1.3.4. Controlling
1.3.4.1. Definition of terms
1.3.4.2. Techniques of Control
1.3.4.2.1. Evaluation: Performance Appraisals
1.3.4.2.2. Management Information Systems
1.3.4.2.2.1. Cost Benefit Analysis
1.3.4.2.2.2. Study Operations Research
1.3.4.2.2.3. Time and Motion
1.3.4.2.3. Budgetary Control/Budgeting Techniques
1.3.4.2.3.1. Types of Budget
1.3.4.2.3.1.1. Line-Item Budget
1.3.4.2.3.1.2. Formula Budget
1.3.4.2.3.1.3. Program Budgeting
1.3.4.2.3.1.4. Performance Budgeting
1.3.4.2.3.1.5. Planning Programming Budgeting System (PPBS)
1.3.4.2.3.1.6. Zero Based Budgeting (ZBB) System
1.3.4.3. Characteristics of Effective Control: Disciplining, Counseling, Terminating
1.4. Management Styles
1.4.1. Leadership – the executive and other functions in administration
1.4.1.1. Role
1.4.1.2. Qualities and Traits
2. The Administration of the Library
2.1. Cultural and Social Influences
2.1.1. Relationship of the librarian with the organization
2.1.2. External/Internal Environment
2.2. Types of Library
2.2.1. Academic
2.2.2. Special
2.2.3. School
2.2.4. Public
2.3. Library Board/Committee
2.3.1. Definition
2.3.2. Composition and functions
3. Major Administrative Concerns
3.1. Personnel Management
3.1.1. Personnel Policies, Practices, and Problems
3.1.2. Position Classification
3.1.3. Supervision
3.1.4. Staff Training and Development
3.1.5. Performance Appraisal/Evaluation
3.2. Finance
3.2.1. Source of Support
3.2.2. Budgeting
3.2.3. Accountability
3.3. Library Services
3.3.1. Readers Services
3.3.2. Technical Services
3.3.3. Outreach Services
3.3.4. Reference Services
3.4. Physical Facilities
3.4.1. Library quarters
3.4.2. Equipment and furniture
3.4.3. Supplies
3.5. Material Resources
3.5.1. Types of Information Sources
3.5.2. Collection Management
3.5.3. Selection - tools, criteria, policy
3.5.4. Acquisition – methods and procedures
3.5.5. Preservation and Conservation
3.6. Promotional Activities
3.6.1. Marketing strategies of Library and Information Centers
3.6.2. Newsletter and other publications
3.6.3. Bulletin Board Displays
3.6.4. Handbooks and Manuals
3.7. Evaluation of library services
3.7.1. Surveys
3.7.2. Reports and records
3.7.3. Inventory
4. Laws, Related Practices, and Trends
4.1. Legislations Affecting Librarianship
4.1.1. Commonwealth and Republic Acts
4.1.2. Presidential Issuances – Executive Orders, Memo Circulars
4.1.3. Other Issuances – from the PRC, BFL, COA, CSC
4.2. Related Practices and Trends
4.2.1. Professional Association, National Book Week, Information Month
4.2.2. Interlibrary Cooperation, Networking, Consortia, Resource Sharing
4.2.3. Library Automation, Information and Communication Technology
4.2.4. Accreditation, Standardization
4.2.5. Knowledge Management
4.2.6. Library Instruction, Information Literacy Program
4.2.7. Globalization, Global Competitiveness
4.2.8. Re-engineering