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.
Administration
Management
Library Administration
Scientific Approach
Scientific Management Movement
Classical Movement
System Movement
Human Relations Approach
Human Behavior Movement
Self Actualization Movement
System Approach
Decisions Theory Movement
General Systems Theory Movement
Psychological Movement
Planning
Definition of Terms
Factors
Techniques
Levels of Objectives
Policy and Decision Making
Organizing
Definition of terms
Scalar Principles of Hierarchy
Line and Staff
Unity of Command
Span of Control
Functional Authority
Organization Policies and Structure
Evaluation
Directing
Definition of terms
Recruitment and hiring
Supervision
Theories
Motivation, Coaching, and Communication
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
1.3. Principles of Administration / Management
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
4.2. 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