MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES

Course Code:

MSC 7204

Course Credit Units:

4

Semester:

Semester 2

Year of Study:

Year 1

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Graduate Level

Academic Programs:

Master Of Science (Information Science)

College:

College of Computing and Information Sciences

School:

East African School of Library and Information Science (EASLIS)

Department:

Library and Information Science

Course Discipline:

Information Science

Course Description & Objectives:

LiLibrary and information professionals have continuously faced growing management challenges especially in the ever-changing society. This calls for skills and knowledge in managing people and change in library and information institutions. Objective

The aim of this course is to ground in strategies, standards, tools and techniques in planning, implementing, managing and maintaining modern Library and Information institutions

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the course, students should be able to:

Explain the concepts, theories and foundations of management in LIS institutions
Discuss key issues in the management of LIS institutions.
Explain the principles and functions of management
Formulate strategies, plans and policies for LIS institutions
Demonstrate ability to manage LIS institutions in a changing environment.