The aim of the course is to introduce the principles and models of library management: the tasks and typology of library institutions, the principles, activities, and services of public libraries.
The course includes lectures, visits to libraries, and practical exercises.
The assessment of acquired skills will be carried out through an oral exam. A rating scale out of 30 will be used as follows:
A. Scores in the range of 18-22 will be set for:
- Sufficient understanding of the topics covered during the course;
- Limited ability to information processing;
- Sufficient communication skills, particularly in the use of specific language in the field of library science.
B. Scores in the range of 23-27 will be set for:
- Fair understanding of the topics covered during the course;
- Fair ability to process information;
- Fair communication skills, particularly in the use of specific language in the field of library science.
C. Scores in the range of 28-30 will be set for:
- Good to excellent understanding of the topics covered during the course;
- Good to excellent ability to process information;
- Good to excellent communication skills, particularly in the use of specific language in the field of library science.
D. Honors will be awarded for excellent knowledge and applied understanding of the program, together with excellent analysis and communication skills.
The course examines the following topics: history of library science and libraries; types and functions of library institutions; principles and models for the organization and management of public libraries; collection development and management; tools and services for access to information and bibliographic research; the social and cultural role of libraries and projects for the enhancement of library services and collections.
