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Course image Librarianship: Twenty-First Century Genealogy Services
Basic Librarianship Courses
Course Summary:
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This course focuses on identifying and developing the best resources to fit the needs of your library, however anticipating and responding to the needs of the user is also very key. Through the use of planning and management as well as goals objectives and action plans this can be accomplished. This course will also include a selection of material set out to help you achieve your Libraries vision.
Course Length: 10 weeks
Contact Hours: 27
Grading Scale: 50% Tests/50% Assignments
Course Length: 10 weeks
Course Content
MODULE 1
PLANNING & MANAGING THE PROCESS
Introduction
Sources of Information for Planning
Rapid Changes in Library Service
Accountability
Evaluation
MODULE 2
DEVELOPING THE ROAD MAP - THE STRATEGIC PLAN
Introduction
The Mission
Values
Vision
Environment
Goals/Objectives/Action Plans
Timeliness
MODULE 3
ANTICIPATING & RESPONDING TO NEEDS
Employee Input
Brainstorming Sessions
User Observation
MODULE 4
ANTICIPATING & RESPONDING TO NEEDS
User Input
MODULE 5
ANTICIPATING & RESPONDING TO NEEDS
Outside Research
Literature Searches
Library & Information Science Source
Information Science & Library Issues Collection
MODULE 6
GAINING SUPPORT & EXPERTISE
Connecting with Other Genealogy Librarians
Conclusion
MODULE 7
PRACTICUM
MODULE 8
SELECTING THE MATERIALS & SERVICES
Introduction
Added Value
Compatibility with Strategic Plan
Economic Impact
Using the Criteria to Select the Services
Conclusion
MODULE 9
MEASURING & EVALUATING SERVICES
Introduction
Measurement
Measurement Decisions
Applying Quantitative & Qualitative Measures
Conclusion
MODULE 1
PLANNING & MANAGING THE PROCESS
Introduction
Sources of Information for Planning
Rapid Changes in Library Service
Accountability
Evaluation
MODULE 2
DEVELOPING THE ROAD MAP - THE STRATEGIC PLAN
Introduction
The Mission
Values
Vision
Environment
Goals/Objectives/Action Plans
Timeliness
MODULE 3
ANTICIPATING & RESPONDING TO NEEDS
Employee Input
Brainstorming Sessions
User Observation
MODULE 4
ANTICIPATING & RESPONDING TO NEEDS
User Input
MODULE 5
ANTICIPATING & RESPONDING TO NEEDS
Outside Research
Literature Searches
Library & Information Science Source
Information Science & Library Issues Collection
MODULE 6
GAINING SUPPORT & EXPERTISE
Connecting with Other Genealogy Librarians
Conclusion
MODULE 7
PRACTICUM
MODULE 8
SELECTING THE MATERIALS & SERVICES
Introduction
Added Value
Compatibility with Strategic Plan
Economic Impact
Using the Criteria to Select the Services
Conclusion
MODULE 9
MEASURING & EVALUATING SERVICES
Introduction
Measurement
Measurement Decisions
Applying Quantitative & Qualitative Measures
Conclusion