To download a copy of the current quarter's syllabus, click on this link: LIBR 190 Syllabus Summer 2016

Here is a text copy; if you would like to print it out I suggest that you download a copy from the above link, save it to your computer, and then print from that.

 

LIBR 190 / Library Administration and Management

 

 

Credits: 5	Days/Time:	On-line,	Daily M-F
Item: 5181

 

INSTRUCTOR:	Jonathan Betz-Zall, M.Lib, M.A.
OFFICE:	Building 25, Room 214
PHONE:	206-592-3232 or 4475 [messages only]
EMAIL:	jbetzzall@highline.edu
OFFICE HOURS:	By arrangement, online

 

REQUIRED TEXT:  None. Readings will be supplied within the Canvas Course Management system.

 

The purpose of the syllabus is to provide information about expectations and responsibilities for this course. Please read the information that follows carefully. Ask questions if anything on the syllabus is unclear to you.  This syllabus may change, with notice.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

In-depth examination of the principles of library program management, including the management of personnel, facilities, budgets and services designed to meet the needs of users. Designed to meet the needs of school librarians and public library practitioners.

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: [annotated with OSPI Endorsement Competencies]

Having taken this class, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of library-related legislation and policy within larger institutions and what those institutions expect from the library. Library-Media Competencies 1, 1.6, 2.10, 2.11, 9.1
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of library program management, including the coordination of services and facilities designed to meet the needs of users. Library-Media Competencies 2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 6.4, 9.6
3. Demonstrate ability to assess program performance and progress toward achieving goals and objectives Library-Media Competencies 8, 1.9, 9.2.1, 9.3, 9.4
4. Communicate effectively within the organizational structure of which the library is a part. Library-Media Competencies 11, 2.9, 7.1, 7.3
5. Recruit, assign, instruct, train, supervise, and evaluate support staff, volunteers, and/or student assistants. Library-Media Competencies 4, 1.5, 2.7, 9.3, 9.4
6. Effectively communicate and promote the library’s values, services, accomplishments and needs to library users and appropriate stakeholders. Library-Media Competencies 7, 1.10, 1.12, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 6.4, 9.6

 

COURSE FORMAT:

 

LIBR 190 is available on-line. Weekly assignments will include readings, a short paper or quiz, and postings to the discussion board.  There will be one final project, but no midterms, final exams, or long papers.  Some weeks’ work will consist of readings and posting to the discussion board, rather than formal reports.

 

This class requires regular and sustained access to an internet-connected computer. You are required to have a Highline Community College email account, and to have access to a web browser. I expect interaction and collaboration among all students, and have made participation a substantial factor in your grade. This format operates through the Canvas course management system, which is accessible at http://Canvas.highline.edu . If you need assistance with Canvas, please contact your instructor or the Instructional Computing Department, which has a web page at http://helpdesk.highline.edu/

 

How to participate:

 

The class will “meet” on Canvas daily; participation in the online discussions is required.  I expect everyone to sign on to Canvas each day of the work week, Monday-Friday, to check the announcements and discussion board for important information.

Discussion Forums

Our class discussion forums are set up for you to ask questions, help answer questions, and work together to solve problems. 

Appropriate content includes:

• Requests for assistance with class content or projects

• Responses to discussion board prompts or other class members’ postings

• Relevant announcements

• "Hey check this out" messages, as long as they are relevant to class content and tell us what's innovative or interesting about the material you’re forwarding

Basic rules:

• Ask questions, help us answer questions, and work together to solve problems

• Keep the discussion on-track

• Keep the discussion on the discussion board, rather than communicating individually (others may benefit from the discussion)

• Be kind!

If you have questions or concerns about the discussion board itself, please email them to me through Canvas.

Response Time

• I will respond to emails and phone messages within one business day.

 

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Turn in your assignments using the appropriate resource (drop box, test and survey response, or discussion forum) within Canvas.  Assignments will not normally be accepted via email. Please keep a copy of your response to each assignment in case of technical problems.  

Analyses	Points		Outcome
Library Management Plan Final Project	10	2, 3
Policies [public or school] Final Project	10	1
SWOT Analysis	5	1,2,3
Library Mission Statements	5	3,6
Facilities	5	2
Strategic Plan	5	3
Communication Plan	5	4,6
Job Description	5	5
Performance Expectations	5	5
Introduction & Course Evaluation	5
Participation: Weekly discussion forum [8 @ 5 points]	40	1,2,3,4,5,6
Total:	100

 

 

GRADING:

 

I will grade each assignment using a rubric, a chart that indicates standards for each level of performance: excellent, acceptable, and needs improvement. In turn, your level of performance will dictate the number of points awarded for that assignment. I will post these rubrics on Canvas so that you will know exactly what level of performance will be needed to attain a certain grade.

 

All assignments must be completed and turned in no later than the last day of the quarter (August 18, 2016) to receive credit.

The grading scale for the course, based on 100 points, is:

4.0 scale	% of points possible	Letter grade	4.0 scale	% of points possible	Letter grade
4.0	95-100	A	2.2	72-73	C+
3.9	94	A	2.1	71	C
3.8	93	A-	2.0	70	C
3.7	92	A-	1.9**	68-69	C
3.6	91	A-	1.8	67	C-
3.5	90	A-	1.7	66	C-
3.4	89	B+	1.6	65	C-
3.3	88	B+	1.5	64	C-
3.2	87	B+	1.4	63	D+
3.1	86	B	1.3	62	D+
3.0	85	B	1.2	61	D+
2.9	84	B	1.1	60	D
2.8	82-83	B-	1.0	59	D
2.7	80-81	B-	0.9	58	D
2.6	79	B-	0.8	57	D-
2.5	77-78	B-	0.7	56	D-
2.4	76	C+	0.0	0-55	F
2.3	74-75	C+

**Grades below 2.0 will not count towards professional/technical programs**

 

NOTICES:

 

Statement on Accessibility

 

If you need course adaptations or accommodation because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please provide me with the Letter of Accommodation you have received from the Office of Access Services. Access Services is located in Building 99 Room 180, phone 206-592-3857.

 

Academic Honesty:

Students are expected to maintain a high standard of honesty in their academic work. Cheating and plagiarism are specifically prohibited under the college's Student Rights and Responsibilities provisions.  For more information, see the Instructional Policies website at http://catalog.highline.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=71#Instructional_Policies

or the Student Rights and Responsibilities website at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=132I-120-100 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

 

Regular attendance is important.  Your active participation in class activities and discussions is necessary to make this a successful and beneficial learning experience for you and your classmates. 

 

I expect each on-line student to sign on to the Canvas site at least three days of the work week, Monday through Friday, spending at least six hours per week there.  Announcements and the class discussion board will alert you to what is new, or ask you to respond to prompts. 

 

Technical Support

For technical support, including problems logging into Canvas or web sites, contact the Highline IT Service Desk.

• http://helpdesk.highline.edu helpdesk@highline.edu  206-592-4357

 

Email Contact

Highline's official channel of communication with students is your Highline Student Email account. E-mail communication in this course will occur via Canvas's Email Inbox.

 

 

Course Schedule, Summer 2016

Week	Topic/Learning Outcome	Readings	Activities and Assignments
1 : June 27-July 3	Overview of Library Management	School librarians: four articles Public/academic library staff: Chapter from Steuart and Moran, supplemental readings	Getting to Know You Discuss: Management overview Discuss SWOT SWOT Exercise
2 July 4–10	Legislation,  Policies and Mission Statements	Articles, Mission Statements from two or more libraries	Discuss: Legislation Library Mission Statement. Discuss: Mission statements
3 July 11-17	Program Assessment	Articles, video	Create a Strategic Plan Discuss: Strategic Plan
4 July 18-24	Communications	Articles, videos	Justify Your Services Create a Communications Plan Discuss: Communications Plan
5 July 25-31	Budgets Facilities	Articles, videos Articles, Facilities chapter from Running a Small Library	Discuss: Budgeting Facilities Observation Report
6 Aug 1-7	Staff Supervision Orientation & Training Performance Evaluation	Articles, chapters from Supervising Staff… by Trotta and from Fundamentals of Library Supervision by Gleseke	Job Description Discuss: Supervision Discuss: Training Performance Expectations
7 Aug 8-14	Policies & Handbooks	Articles	School OR Public Library Policies Management Plan
8 Aug 15-18	Leadership & Organizational Culture	Articles	Discuss: Leadership