LISc. 558: Library and Information Management [Theory]

Full Marks: 60

Lecture Hrs.: 48

Credit Hrs.:   3

Course Objectives

This course is intended to teach the students about the application of scientific management theories, principles and policy for effective, efficient and prompt functioning of a library and information centre. At the end of the course, the student will be able to gain knowledge to manage and to operate the library, information/documentation centers for better services.

The objectives of this course are:

- To introduce the theories procedure, techniques and principles of management.

- To consider their application in the management of information system and services.

- To make able to manage Libraries and Information Centers independently.

- To develop competencies and leadership qualities which can be applied in the overall including global context, information environment.


Unit/Course Content                                          Teaching Hrs.

1. Management Theory and Principles: Management: definition and scope 10
- various schools of management thought (Evan, Fayal, Taylor)
- Principles of Scientific Management
- POSDCORB

2. Motivation Theories:  10
- Maslow's theory,
- Herzberg's theory and
- McGregor's theory
- Leadership: Behavior approaches, styles of leadership, contingency models of leadership and
leadership challenge. Leadership VS Manager

3. Organizing and Organization Culture: 8
- Organization: Organizational structure, libraries as organization, organization charts
- Organizational Culture: Artifacts, Espoused values, basic assumptions

4. Human Resources Management: 10
- Organizational Structures in Personnel Management: Staffing requirement, Recruitment process, Job analysis/description, Staff development, Staff training and staff manuals

5. Personal Management: 12
- Human Resources Planning-Recruitment,
- Selection-induction and orientation•
- Training and Development
- Performance Appraisal
- Promotion and Demotion.

6. Systems Analysis and Design: 10
- Systems approach
- Project management
- PERT/CPM
- Work analysis
- Management Information System (MIS)
- Total Quality Management (TQM)


Suggested Readubgs:

Chakrabarti, Ajil K. : A Trentise on Book Selection, Delhi, 1983.

Corbetl, Edmund (V): Fundamcutnl of library organisation and Admlnistrntiou, 1978

Devar, Rustons: The Mnnngcmcnt Process, Latest ed. Dougherty (R. M.) & Heiarity (E. J.): Scientific Manngement of Library Operation, 1966.

Evans (G. E.): Management Techniques for Libraries: New York, Academic Press. 1983. Feather, John: Preservation and the Management of Library Collections: London, Library Association Publishing. 1996.

Jones (Ken) :Conflict and Change in Library Organization, People, Power and Service, 1984.

Jones, Norogh & Jordon Peter: Staff Management in Library and Information Works, 1982.

Khalid K. Farugi: Planning Library Building, New Delhi, Anmol Publishings Pvt. Ltd.,1988.

Krishna Kumar : Library Manual, New Delhi, Vikas Publishing House, 1991.

Lahiri, Ramansu: Management of Libraries: Concepts and Practice: New Delhi, Ess Ess Publications. 1996.

Lancastu, F. W : The Management for Library and lnfonnation Services. London, Bilterworths, 1985.

Mittal, R. L.: Library Administration: Theory and Practice: New Delhi, Metropolitan Book. Cp. (Pvt.) Lt. 1987.

Mokerjee (S.K.) & Sengupta (B). : Library Organization and Library Administration, 1977.

Murdick: Information Systems for Modem Management, 1979.

Panwar, B. S. & Vyas, S. D.: Library Management: Delhi, B. R. Publishing Corporation. 1986.

Ranganathan S. R: Library Administration: Bangalore, Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science. 1988.

Shanna, H. D. : Library Building and Furniture: A Handbook for Librarians, Varanasi, 1996.

Stoner, James, A. P.: Management, 1987.

Stueart R. D. & Eastlick J. T.: Library Management (Library science text serials) USA, Libraries Unlimited, 1981.

UNESCO: Handbook for Information Systems and Services, 1977. Wasserman, Paul & Bundy M. L.: Reader in Library Administration, 1968.