This basic course introduces students to the theories and practice of library management. Students develop skills and techniques to undertake first-line supervisory responsibilities or management of a small library. This seminar provides a forum for planning Field Work II, sharing field work experiences and developing such job search skills as preparation of letters and resumes, interviews, and researching the job market and the employer. In levels three and four, students test their knowledge and technical skills by working in a library or information resource centre full-time for three weeks. Work schedules are prepared by participating libraries and supervised by library personnel in consultation with program faculty.
Students acquire practice in two types of libraries and in different areas within libraries.
A component on choosing and comparing library software is included. This course explores the principles and methods used by archivists and records managers in organizing their collections and presents a comparison with library collection organization and management. This course is a continuation of Cataloguing II, and includes a component on authority control.