Management of School Libraries & Media Centres
- Education
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 129 pages
- 11 units
This course introduces the concept of school libraries and media centers, their relevance in education, and the information needs of students and teachers. It covers various information resources and services, including collection development. The course also explores the management of human and material resources, physical infrastructure, staffing, and funding of school libraries. It aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of school library management.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 30 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Computer based tests
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of LIS315, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
LIS315 · UNIT 1: CONCEPT OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES/MEDIA CENTRES
This module introduces you to the concept of school library and media centres, discusses the school media specialist, the roles of school media specialist and the relevance of school library in education.
What you should be able to do
- Define and differentiate between school libraries and media centers.
- Explain the relevance of school libraries in education.
- Identify and classify various types of information resources.
- Describe the processes involved in collection development.
- Discuss the different services offered in school libraries.
- Apply management principles to library operations.
- Analyze the staffing and funding requirements of school libraries.
What it prepares you for
- School Librarian
- Library Assistant
- Media Specialist
- Information Manager
- Education Officer
- Education
- Library Science
- Information Management
- Public Sector
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Management of Material and Human Resources in School Library and Media Centre
Unit 4: Funding of School Library/Media centres
Understanding the complexities of library funding models and budget allocation requires financial literacy and strategic planning skills.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: School Library and Media Centres
Unit 1: Concept of School Library/Media Centres · 2 hours
Define 'school library' and 'media center'.. Discuss the functions of school libraries in supporting education.. Explore the history of Abadina Media Resource Centre..
- Week 2Module 1: School Library and Media Centres
Unit 2: School Library Media Specialist or School Librarian · 2 hours
Describe the role of a school library media specialist.. Discuss the various responsibilities of school librarians.. Analyze the importance of media specialists in education..
- Week 3Module 1: School Library and Media Centres
Unit 3: Relevance of school libraries/ Media Centres in Education · 2 hours
Define 'education' and its various forms.. Explain the relevance of school libraries in the education system.. Identify factors affecting school libraries in Nigeria..
- Week 4Module 1: School Library and Media Centres
Unit 4: Information Need of Students and Teachers · 2 hours
Define 'information need' and its importance.. Discuss the specific information needs of students.. Describe the information needs of teachers and educators..
- Week 5Module 2: Information Resources and Services in School Library and Media Centres
Unit 1: Concept and Types of Information Resources in School Library/Media Centres · 2 hours
Define 'information resources' and their role in school libraries.. Discuss the various types of information resources available.. Differentiate between print and non-print resources..
- Week 6Module 2: Information Resources and Services in School Library and Media Centres
Unit 2: Collection Development in School Libraries/Media Centres · 2 hours
Define 'collection development' and its significance.. Discuss the processes involved in collection development.. Analyze the stages of a collection's life cycle..
- Week 7Module 2: Information Resources and Services in School Library and Media Centres
Unit 3: Types of Services in school libraries/ Media Centres · 2 hours
Define 'library services' and their importance.. Discuss the various types of services offered in school libraries.. Explore how these services support students and teachers..
- Week 8Module 3: Management of Material and Human Resources in School Library and Media Centre
Unit 1: Concept of Management · 2 hours
Explain the concept of management in the context of school libraries.. Discuss the characteristics of effective management.. Analyze the functions of management in library operations..
- Week 9Module 3: Management of Material and Human Resources in School Library and Media Centre
Unit 2: Physical Infrastructure/Facilities of School Libraries/Media Centres · 2 hours
List and explain the equipment found in school libraries.. Describe the furniture and facilities required for a functional library.. Assess the importance of physical infrastructure in supporting library services..
- Week 10Module 3: Management of Material and Human Resources in School Library and Media Centre
Unit 3: Staffing of School Libraries/Media Centres · 2 hours
Discuss the categories of staff in school libraries.. Describe the duties and responsibilities of each staff category.. Analyze the importance of staffing in library management..
Unit 4: Funding of School Library/Media centres · 2 hours
Explain the main sources of funding for school libraries.. Discuss alternative funding sources and their importance.. Analyze the impact of funding on library resources and services..
- Week 11Module 1: School Library and Media Centres
Review of Key Concepts · 2 hours
Review key concepts from Modules 1-3.. Focus on definitions of school libraries, media centers, and their functions.. Practice identifying different types of information resources..
- Week 12Module 2: Information Resources and Services in School Library and Media Centres
Review of Key Concepts · 2 hours
Review key concepts from Modules 1-3.. Focus on collection development and management principles.. Practice analyzing the information needs of students and teachers..
- Week 13Module 3: Management of Material and Human Resources in School Library and Media Centre
Review of Key Concepts · 2 hours
Review key concepts from Modules 1-3.. Focus on management functions, staffing, and funding.. Practice applying management principles to school library scenarios..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all unit summaries and learning outcomes to reinforce key concepts.
- Create flashcards for key terms and definitions related to library management.
- Practice applying management principles to hypothetical school library scenarios.
- Focus on understanding the different types of information resources and their uses.
- Review past assignments and tutor-marked assessments to identify areas for improvement.
- Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 collection development concepts
- Practice SQL queries from Units 7-9 weekly
Questions students ask about this course
What is LIS315 about?
This course introduces the concept of school libraries and media centers, their relevance in education, and the information needs of students and teachers. It covers various information resources and services, including collection development. The course also explores the management of human and material resources, physical infrastructure, staffing, and funding of school libraries. It aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of school library management.
How many units does LIS315 have?
LIS315, Management of School Libraries & Media Centres, has 11 units across 3 modules, over 129 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is LIS315?
LIS315 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Education.
Is LIS315 hard?
LIS315 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does LIS315 take to study?
About 30 hours of study, spread across its 11 units.
How is LIS315 assessed?
LIS315 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments, computer based tests and final examination.
What can I do with LIS315?
School Librarian, Library Assistant, Media Specialist, Information Manager and Education Officer.