SYLLABUS FOR LIB 625
SPRING 1983
COURSE TITLE: HUMAN RELATIONS IN LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTERS
(One Credit)
PREREQUISITES: None.
COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION: None (pilot course)
An overview of topics in human relations and human dynamics in the
management of libraries and other information agencies; includes a
study of leadership styles, motivation, participative management,
evaluation of personnel, the dynamics of formal and informal groups,
conflict resolution.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
A.
D.
to introduce the student to the study of human relations and to
research findings concerning human dynamics in the workplace.
to introduce the student to theories of motivation, and to develop
some generalizations concerning conditions which provide positive
motivation for work.
to help the student to understand a variety of leadership styles and
their advantages and drawbacks.
to help the student develop strategies for dealing with conflict.
OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT:
A.
De.
The study of human relations and group dynamics; research findings
concerning human relations and people in groups.
The motivation to work; motivating factors; strategies for motivating
professional and non-professional employees.
Directing, supervising, leading; qualities of an effective manager.
The resolution of conflict.
STUDENT EXIT COMPETENCIES:
The student will be able to:
A.
describe ways of motivating and improving the performance of
professional and non-professional employees in a library or infor~
Mation center setting.
describe and explain some of the important human relations skills
required of a manager.
describe standard ways of dealing with on-the-job conflicts.
Syllabus LIB 625 ~ SPRING 1983
7. MEANS OF EVALUATING STUDENT PERFORMANCE:
A. Class participation.
B. Brief paper.
Cc. Final examination.
8. TEACHING METHODOLOGIES :
A. Lecture
B. Discussion
Cc. Case studies
D. Role-playing
9. REQUIRED READINGS:
None. Students were provided with readings for each topic and asked
to make a choice of readings.
10. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
This one-credit course has been offered only once, as a one-week,
three-hours-a~day course.
