Information Centres Management and Marketing (Degree: Library and Information Science. Course: 2th. Semester: 2th)

After completing this course, students will be able to: 1. Check and optimize the organizational resources and their use in information centers. 2. Ensuring the integration, efficiency and staff welfare of an information unit, applying the laws and regulations in force, respecting the objectives of the organization, favoring personal and professional development of individuals. 3. Develop a budget and calculate the unit costs of services. 4. Organize the space for workspace, conservation, public reception or exhibitions, aiming to provide appropriate services. 5. Choose the right equipment according to applications, services and information unit type.

The overall objective of the course is that students know the basic processes and management techniques related human, economic and financial resources, space and equipment in libraries and information centers. 1. Introduction. Organizational resources and their management (organizational resources management and professional skills) 2. Human resources management (planning, recruitment and selection, career planning and ascription to workplace, training in the workplace, evaluation of job performance, workplace and workplace environment). 3. Economic and financial resources management (budget, costs, Financial Statements). 4. Equipment management (characteristics required of a library building, equipment and security).

- Acquisition of knowledge and skills (3 credits) through lectures, teaching materials developed by teachers, specialized readings and discussions, as well as students' personal study. - Acquisition of skills and abilities (3 credits) through lectures, case studies, practical exercises conducted individually and in groups