INFO 7810 - Mgmt of Libs and Info Agencies

Institution:

Pennsylvania Western University

Subject:

Information Science

Description:

An introduction to management principles as they apply to libraries. As the degree capstone, the course explores the management of library services organized by the core competencies of the program to include foundations (ethics, laws, current topics), collection development (policies, planning, community), organization of information (technology, standards, diversity), and reference (research, soft skills, cultural competency). Topics include overviews of the library budget, facility management, and human resources. Accreditation assessments administered.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

INFO 5000, INFO 5100, INFO 5300, INFO 5410, and Minimum of 30 Credits Completed

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pennwest.edu/

Phone Number:

(724) 938-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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