Achieving Organizational Excellence: Fall 2014

Instructor:

Bruce W. Dearstyne

School:

iSchool at Maryland

Semester:

Fall 2014

Description:

Welcome to LBSC 631, Achieving Organizational Excellence! This course is designed to provide an introduction to the principles, practices and techniques of leadership and management as they apply to information-based cultural institutions.

Required Textbook:

Bryan,C. 2007. Managing Facilities for Results.
Burke, J. T. 2013. The Neal-Schuman Library Technology Companion, 4th ed.
Dearstyne, B. W. 2009. Managing Records and Information Programs: Principles, Techniques and Tools.

Link to Syllabus:

http://ischool.umd.edu/sites/default/files/syllabi/lbsc_631_syllabus_fall_2014.doc

Managing Digital Innovations in Organizations: Spring 2015

Instructor:

Ping Wang

School:

iSchool at Maryland

Semester:

Spring 2015

Description:

Organizations innovate with new digital technologies to compete in the marketplace, collaborate with partners, serve customers, motivate employees, and improve operations. This course provides the students with the opportunities to learn the main theoretical perspectives on managing digital innovations, familiarize with current best practices of innovating with digital technologies, and develop innovation skills in various organizational settings such as project teams, functional departments, organizations, communities, and society at large.

Required Textbook:

No required textbook.

Link to Syllabus:

http://ischool.umd.edu/sites/default/files/syllabi/inst621syl_s15.pdf

Management of Libraries & Information Centers: Fall 2014

Instructor:

Rich Gazan

School:

University of Hawaii

Semester:

Fall 2014

Description:

Basic theories and principles of administration for effective management of public, academic, and special libraries and information centers, with emphasis on planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and control. Administrative aspects of public and technical services, facilities, planning, evaluation, public relations, interagency cooperation, and the management of change in bureaucratic organizations.

Required Textbook:

Moran, B. B., Stueart, R. D., Morner, C. J. 2012. Library and Information Center Management, 8th ed.

Link to Syllabus:

http://www.hawaii.edu/lis/content/syllabi/650_Gazan_f2014.pdf

Information Agency Management: Winter 2013

Instructor:

Joy Bennett

School:

McGill

Semester:

Winter 2013

Description:

GLIS 620 Information Agency Management 3 Credits
Library & Information Studies: Introduction to management theory and decision making in the context of information agencies and services. Emphasis is placed on strategic planning, organizing, quality management, organizational behaviour, human resource management, leadership and communication, management of change, legal issues in information agencies, and information use in decision making.

Required Textbook:

Moran, B. B., Stueart, R. D., Morner. C.J. 2012. Library and Information Center Management, 8th ed.

Link to Syllabus:

http://www.mcgill.ca/sis/files/sis/glis620_2013winter_bennett.pdf

Business Information – Literature and Resources: Summer 2012

Instructor:

Elsie A. Okobi

School:

Southern Connecticut

Semester:

Summer 2012

Description:

A study of management information resources. This course analyzes the production and access of externally generated business and economics information in both online and print formats.

Required Textbook:

Moss, R., Ernsthausen, D. 2012. Strauss’s Handbook of Business Information: a Guide for Librarians, Students, and Researchers, 3rd ed.

Link to Syllabus:

http://ares.southernct.edu//ils/uploads/textWidget/wysiwyg/documents/ILS_618-Syllabus-Summer_2012-Okobi.pdf

Library Personnel Management: Summer 2011

Instructor:

Arlene Bielefield

School:

Southern Connecticut

Semester:

Summer 2011

Description:

Students will:

1. Examine employment practices;
2. Identify standards and core competencies for library staff;
3. Compare and contrast employment policies and practices;
4. Analyze proper employment practices and processes;
5. Identify employee evaluation approaches;
6. Explore current trends.

Required Textbook:

Trotta, M. 2006. Supervising Staff.

Link to Syllabus:

http://www.southernct.edu/ils/uploads/textWidget/wysiwyg/documents/ILS_566_Summer-2011_ABielefield.doc

Library Management: Spring 2012

Instructor:

James M. Kusack

School:

Southern Connecticut

Semester:

Spring 2012

Description:

An examination of the general principles and practices of library management.

Required Textbook:

Stueart, R., Moran, B. 2007. Library and Information Center Management, 7th ed.

Link to Syllabus:

http://www.southernct.edu/ils/uploads/textWidget/wysiwyg/documents/ILS2056520Spring20201220Syllabus.docx

Managing Information Organizations: Fall 2014

Instructor:

Diane E. Bailey

School:

University of Texas at Austin

Semester:

Fall 2014

Description:

I designed this course to help you develop skills to manage people, projects, and resources in the context of an information organization. The course emphasizes active learning through class exercises in addition to case discussions as well as individual and group assignments. Your coursework should prompt personal reflection: Practice and reflection are central to your learning. Although I gear the course to practical career skills, I ground all the material in theory and research from social psychology, small group research, organizational behavior, strategy, innovation and related fields. We start at the individual level so that you can begin to develop awareness about yourself and your relationships with others that is critical for your success as a manager. We move from there to group level dynamics common in work settings. We end with a higher-level focus on projects, vendors, and budgets.

Required Textbook:

No required textbook.

Link to Syllabus:

http://courses.ischool.utexas.edu/Bailey_Diane/2014/Fall/INF387C/SYLLABUS_INF_387C.pdf

Management of Libraries and Information Services Organizations: Spring 2013

Instructor:

John J. Regazzi

School:

Long Island University

Semester:

Spring 2013

Description:

Principles and techniques of management applicable to libraries and information service organizations. Focuses management theory on organizing for library and information service, collections, facilities management, and measurement and evaluation of services.

Required Textbook:

Evans, G. E., Ward, P. L., Rugaas, B. 2000. Management Basics for Information Professionals.

Link to Syllabus:

http://palmerblog.liu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/LIS-513-Hybrid-Syllabus-Sp.-2013.pdf

Management of Libraries and Information Centers

Instructor:

School:

Rutgers

Semester:

Description:

An introduction to the current state of management theory, ethics, and practice focusing on leadership and the management of organizational change. Organizational culture is explored as an underpinning for the principal roles and functions of managers, including developing information policy; and managing new information technologies, information and decision support systems, finances, and human resources conducive to the creation of a multicultural workforce for a multicultural society.

Required Textbook:

Moran, B.B., Stueart, R.D. 2012. Library and Information Center Management, 8th ed.

Link to Syllabus:

http://comminfo.rutgers.edu/images/syllabus_570.pdf