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課程名稱

領導與圖書館管理專題研究
Special Topics on Leadership and Library Management

開課學期

101-2

授課對象

文學院圖書資訊學研究所

授課教師

陳書梅

課號

LIS8023

課程識別碼

126 D1010

班次

學分

全/半年

半年

必/選修

選修

上課時間

星期一A,B,C(18:25~21:05)

上課地點

圖資會議室

備註

限博士班或限碩士班以上
總人數上限：15人

Ceiba 課程網頁

http://ceiba.ntu.edu.tw/1012stllm

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課程概述

Course Details
Instructor: Chen Su-may Sheih
Office: Room #3, 3rd Floor, Department of LIS building
Email: synn@ntu.edu.tw
Tel: (02) 3366-2961(O)
Semester: 101-2
Lecture: Monday, 18:30-21:15
Credit: 3
Recommended Prerequisites: Library Management, Psychology of Management

Course Description
This course is an advanced course to library management, focusing on its underlying theoretical concepts and practical issues. Primary management themes common to all types of libraries are studied, including human resource issues, conflict management, change management and effective organizational communication, with specific emphasis on leadership. Students will discuss the central research findings, literature related to library management, and integrating case studies to provoke critical thinking, and recognize existing management challenges and issues for different types of libraries in order to examine effective personnel practices, with the understanding of library management as a system involving all staff.

課程目標

1. Provide students with solid theoretical basis in leadership, organizational communication, conflict management, and change management.
2. Enable students to develop competencies in leadership and management of library and information service institutions.
3. Cultivate experienced students with superior analysis & evaluation skills and concepts to identify issues related to library management and propose and analyzed possible solutions.
4. To facilitate students’ understanding of the implications of the study of library management practice and research.

課程要求

Assignments
1. Synopses of Weekly Readings
Weekly readings will be assigned to the students by the instructor, and must be read before class. An informative synopsis must be written and posted by every student to the CEIBA site by 12:00 noon before each class.

2. Case Study
Case studies are part of the just-in-time (JIT) management. They instill deep learning, and provide opportunities to examine theory and practice. They are useful in examining controversial points of view, and served as a basis in future problem-serving through their problem-based approach. Students are expected to separate into groups and conduct case studies given by the instructor and leading discussions. Case study reports should be uploaded to CEIBA site in Microsoft Word (.doc) format.

3. Term Paper
Students enrolled in the course are expected to write an academic journal article on library management issues that is suitable for publication in related SSCI/TSSCI journals. Topics are selected by the students and must be approved by the instructors. Students should review articles from peer-reviewed library management journals before writing. Also, references requirements should also be met in their journal articles. Students should carefully edit their articles to prevent plagiarism. This assignment will be revised by the instructors, and then submitted to related journals.
There will be two options in writing your term paper: (1) Theory paper (a literature review) and (2) Empirical research paper. A hard copy should be given to the instructor, along with an electronic version uploaded to the CEIBA site in Microsoft Word (.doc) format.

Student’s Responsibilities
Students enrolled in the course should read all assigned readings beforehand and effectively communicate with peers and the instructor. Students are expected to actively participate in discussions. Also, noteworthy information and materials are also welcomed to share in class or on CEIBA.

預期每週課後學習時數

Office Hours

備註： Monday, 13:30-14:30 (Please make an appointment via email)

指定閱讀

參考書目

1. Adair, J. (2003). The inspirational leader: How to motivate, encourage and achieve success. London: Kogan Page.
2. Adair, J. (2005). How to grow leaders: The seven key principles of effective leadership development. London: Kogan Page.
3. Cargill, J., & Gisela, M. W. (1988). Managing libraries in transition. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx.
4. Cihak, H. E., & Howland, J. S. (2002). Leadership roles for librarians. Buffalo: William S. Hein.
5. Coatney, S. (Ed.). (2010). The many faces of school library leadership. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.
6. Cohn, J. M., & Kelsey, A. L. (2005). Staffing the modern library: A how-to-do-it manual. New York: Neal-Schuman.
7. Curzon, S. C. (2006). Managing change: A how-to-do-it manual for libraries. London: Facet.
8. Evans, G. E., & Ward, P. L. (2007a). Leadership basics for librarians and information professionals. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow.
9. Evans, G. E., & Ward P. L. (2007b). Management basics for information professionals (2nd ed.). New York: Neal-Schuman.
10. Giesecke, J., & McNeil, J. (2010). Fundamentals of library supervision (2nd ed.). Chicago: American Library Association.
11. Gordon, R. S. (2008). The accidental library manager. Medford, NJ: Information Today.
12. Green, R. A. (2007). Library management: A case study approach. Oxford: Chandos.
13. Hernon, P., & Rossiter, N. (2007). Making a difference: Leadership and academic libraries. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.
14. Hernon, P., Powell, R. R., & Young, A. P. (2003). The Next library leadership: Attributes of academic and public library directors. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.
15. Kumaran, M. (2011). Leadership in libraries: A focus on minority librarians. Oxford: Chandos.
16. Lee, M. K. (2011). Mentoring in the library: Building for the future. Chicago: American Library Association.
17. Lencioni, P. (2002). The five dysfunctions of a team: A leadership fable. Hoboken, NJ: Jossey-Bass.
18. Mech, T. F., & McCabe, G. B. (1998). Leadership and academic librarians. Westport, CT: Greenwood.
19. Moniz, R. J. (2010). Practical and effective management of libraries: Integrating case studies, general management theory and self-understanding. Oxford: Chandos.
20. Montgomery, J. G., & Cook, E. I. (2005). Conflict management for libraries. Chicago: American Library Association.
21. Mosley, P. A. (2004). Transitioning from librarian to middle manager. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.
22. Pantry, S. (2007). Managing stress and conflict in libraries. London: Facet.
23. Pugh, L. (2007). Change management in information services (2nd ed.). Hampshire, England: Ashgate.
24. Reed, L. & Signorelli, P. (2011). Workplace learning and leadership: A handbook for library and nonprofit trainers. Chicago: American Library Association.
25. Smallwood, C. (Ed.). (2011). Library management tips that work. Chicago: American Library Association.
26. Stanley, A. (2007). Making vision stick. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan
27. Stanley, M. J. (2008). Managing library employees: A how-to-do-it manual. New York: Neal-Schuman.
28. Trotta, M. (2006). Supervising staff: A how-to-do-it manual for libraries. New York: Neal-Schuman.
29. Wilson, L. (1996). People skills for library managers: A common sense guide for beginners. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.
30. Winston, M. D. (2001). Leadership in the library and information science professions: Theory and practice. New York: Haworth Information.

評量方式
(僅供參考)

No.	項目	百分比	說明
1.	Class participation	10%
2.	Synopses of weekly readings	35%
3.	Case studies	20%
4.	Term Paper	35%

課程進度

週次	日期	單元主題
第1週	2/18	Introduction/orientation
第2週	2/25	Theories of management/ History of management thought/ library management
第3週	3/04	Motivation in the library organization
第4週	3/11	Motivation in the library organization
第5週	3/18	Communication in the library organization
第6週	3/25	Communication in the library organization
第7週	4/01	Conflict management in the library organization
第8週	4/08	Conflict management in the library organization
第9週	4/15	Change management in the library organization
第10週	4/22	Change management in the library organization
第11週	4/29	Library leadership
第12週	5/06	Library leadership
第13週	5/13	Library leadership
第14週	5/20	Library leadership
第15週	5/27	Library leadership
第16週	6/03	Library leadership
第17週	6/10	Library leadership
第18週	6/17	Term paper oral presentation