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Department of Library and Information Studies

LIS 657 - The Special Library

Course Prospectus
Prerequisites:
LIS 600 LIS 650
Textbook:
None.
Course Description:
Introduction to the role and scope of special libraries. Study of current trends in the development of specialized functions of these libraries. (3 s.h.) Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of LIS 657, the learner will be able to:
" Identify and describe the impact of the historical growth and development of special libraries"; "Identify, describe, and evaluate the information needs of special library clienteles";
"Recognize and discuss current trends in special library organization and management, collection programs, electronic information services, library operations";
"Understand and describe the role of:

• the special librarian/information specialist/knowledge worker in the provision of service in special libraries;
• the special library within the context of all types of libraries;
• Recognize the strengths and weaknesses of research currently conducted in/about special libraries;
• Discuss the forces influencing the provision of information in special libraries worldwide.

Topical Outline:
A. Introduction.
1. Definition of special library/information center.
2. Difference in the nature of the special library and general libraries.
3. History of special libraries and the special library movement.
B. Nature of special librarianship
1. Competencies.
a. Professional competencies.
b. Personal characteristics.
2. Research role of special libraries.
3. Professional responsibility.
C. Knowledge management and institutional relationship. 1. The "Learning Institution".
2. Constituent services.
3. Social Capital.
4. Accessibilty Issues.
5. Online Services.
6. Information transfer, access, and repackaging.
D. Mangement of special libraries/Information Centers.
1. Governments/Mission.
2. Relating to top management.
3. Organizational structures.
E. Knowledge positioning.
1. Marketing.
a. marketing process.
b. marketing services/materials.
2. Evaluating operations.
a. standards.
b. evaluation measures.
F. Planning and Budgeting.
1. Planning process.
2. Budget process.
a. types of budgets.
b. budgeting process.
G. Organizing and Staffing.
1. Staff composition.
2. Current managment practices.
H. Collections.
1. Types of materials.
2. Collection management.
3. Deselection/weeding.
4. Archives and records.
5. Preservation issues.
I. Library facilities and equipment.
1. Planning library facilities.
2. Furnishings and special equipment for libraries.
J. Networking and resource sharing.
1. Interlibrary lending.
2. Document delivery.
3. Electronic resources.
4. Other types of resources.
5. Other types of networking.
6. Globalization of information.
K. Special librarianship.
1. Research Agenda.
2. Career planning.
3. Special Libraries Association.
4. Other library organizations.
L. The future for special libraries.
1. Technological changes.
2. Professional changes. Other changes.

Course Requirements: A. Graded requirements.
1. Attendance and participation (10%).
2. Term project (20%).
3. Term paper (30%).
4. Site visit reports (20%).
5. Final examination (20%).
B. Ungraded requirements. Special Libraries Association. All students are expected to become members of SLA at the student rate.

 

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