8 - SLIS 5345 Library Operations and Policy Development

Operational procedures for administrative supervision of department libraries, including acquisition, processing and maintenance of collections. Policy development within the context of the school community, including stakeholder assessment, policy preparation, legal implications and political impact of library operations.

Text

Joyce, M.Z. & Tallman, J.I. (2006). Making the writing and research connection with the I-search process (2nd ed.). Neal-Schuman.

Duncan, D., Lockhart, L. & Ham, L. (2012). The new iSearch, you search, we all learn to research; A how-to-do-it manual for teaching research using web 2.0 tools. Neal-Schuman

Instructor: Marilyn Z. Joyce, MA, MLS Teaching Assistant: Ben Baron

Course Objectives

• Build a knowledge base of theory, research, and best practices related to services for youth.
• Develop skills needed for informed decision-making, planning, and advocacy.
  • Promote networking between school and public libraries and involve parents, community members, and organizations.
  • Supplement resources and fund programming through grant writing.

Major Artifacts

• Action Research - Tech Challenge
• I-Search-Web 2.0 Tools
• Grant Writing

• Use action research to conduct feasibility studies, implement sustainable programming, evaluate programs and services, and defend budget allocations.