Area: | Department of Media and Information |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 11170 (v.6) Information Studies 101- Information Services and Technology or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Management and its evolution. Management leadership in relation to current conditions. Policy formulation and implementation. Human resourses 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 completion of this unit students will be able to- Discuss the evolution of management theories. Discuss the role of a leader or manger. Utilise the concept of Strategic Planning in setting out and achieving the goals and objectives of an organisation.Develop a strategy for staff recruitment, training and evolution. Maintain harmonious relations with and between any staff you may be responsible for and ensure that they have safe working conditions. Produce a budget for both long term and short term projects. Draw up a proposal for the design or refurbishment of a library or an information centre. Detail the steps necessary when introducing automation to your organisation. Ensure the success of the service for which you 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. & Sandore, B. (1997). Technology and management in library and information services. London: Library Assn Publishing.Scammell, A.Ed., (1997). Handbook of Special Librianship and Information Services. London. LA Publishing. Stueart, R.D and Moran, B., (1998). Library and Information Center Management .5th Ed. Littleton, Colo. Libraries Unlimited. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay as noted above 35%, Group assignment weeks 12-15, 40%, Participation Continuous 25%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 91300 Librarianship, Information Management and Curatorial Studies (Narrow Grouping) | 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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