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Overview
The Managing Library Services course at Robert Gordon University introduces some of the key principles and philosophies associated with the management of library and information services.
Features
It provides an insight into the way in which libraries must meet the needs of the communities that they serve (in all settings) and considers how their services and collections are shaped by this understanding.
It considers a range of professional management skills from generic ones such as financial or budgetary management and human resource planning through to specifics associated with the library and information sector such as collection management, information literacy, digital libraries and community engagement.
Programme Structure
The module is broken down into a series of topic blocks including:- Communities and services
- The practical management of library and information services
- Performance quality and impact (including How good is our public library service? which was developed for the Scottish Government by the module tutor)
- Services, collections and space
- Strategic and operation human resource management
- Financial management and budget
- Libraries, heritage and culture
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Library Science View 3 other Short Courses in Library Science in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Tuition Fees
Living costs
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
729 - 1069 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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