Area: | Department of Media and Information |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Management and its evolution. Management leadership in relation to current conditions. Policy formulation and implementation. Human resources management. Communication. Budgeting. Layout and design of accommodation. The legal framework within which information managers work. Security, safety. Marketing and public relations. Organisational culture. Performance evaluation. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Discussed the evolution of management theories. Discussed the role of leader or manager. Utilised the concept of strategic planning in setting out and achieving the goals and objectives of an organisation. Developed a strategy for staff recruitment, training and evolution. Maintained harmonious relations with and between any staff they may be responsible for and ensured that they have safe working conditions. Produced a budget for both long term and short term projects. Drawn up a proposal for the design or refurbishment of a library or an information centre. Detailed the steps necessary when introducing automation to the organisation. Ensured the success of the service for which they are responsible by exhibiting an entrepreneurial attitude and awareness of the key role of the service. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Bryson, J. (1997), Managing Information Services - An Integrated Approach. Aldershot, Hampshire, Gower. Lancaster, F.W. (1995), If you want to elevate your library (second edition). Illinois, GSLIS Publications. Lancaster, F.W. and Sandore, B. (1997),Technology and Management in Library and Information Services. London, Library Association Pulishing. Scammell, A. (ed.) (1997), Handbook of special librarianship and information work (seventh edition). London, Aslib. Stueart, R.D. and Moran, B. (1998), Library and information centre management (fifth edition). Littleton, Libraries Unlimited. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 35%, Group assignment 40%, Participation 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 91301 Librarianship and Information Management | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Fully Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | | | Y |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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