Management of Technology
Instructor: Brenda Hough
Sponsoring Institution: Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL
Course Fee: $300
Course Structure/Delivery: The course will be conducted via the same technology used by the Graduate School of Library and Information Science online education program (LEEP). The course will consist of 6 live synchronous sessions of 2 hours each. Students will also be expected to participate asynchronously for a minimum of 6 hours during the 6 weeks via discussion boards.
Purpose of the course: To help the students, in the context of their own library, learn how to
- Determine the technology requirements of the library and how well the technology they have or will acquire meets the needs of the library
- Recommend technologies for the library
- Develop an improved understanding of emerging technologies and their potential impact on library services.
- Make purchasing and staffing decisions related to technology.
- Develop knowledge of technological policy and its use in libraries.
Enrollment Process: http://www.lis.illinois.edu/academics/programs/cpd/cpla/tech-mgmt
Delivery format: The course will be conducted via the same technology (Moodle) used by the Graduate School of Library and Information Science online education program (LEEP). The course will consist of 6 live synchronous sessions of 1 hour each. Students will also be expected to participate asynchronously during the 6 weeks via discussion boards and to view podcasts and webinars.
Technology Requirements: Participants will need a reliable Internet connection via modem, ISDN, DSL, cable or other dedicated connectivity. A 28.8 or higher speed modem and SLIP, PPP, or other TCP/IP connectivity is required. Software requirements include a Java enabled Web Browser, Real Player software, and Adobe Reader. Hardware requirements are: an IBM compatible Pentium II or greater (at least 400mhz) with Windows 98/ME/2000/XP – or – Macintosh with OS 8 (or a more recent MacOS); 128MB RAM memory; a sound card with speakers and/or earphones; and a color monitor with at least 800×600 resolution.
Required text: Text: Bolan, Kimberly and Robert Cullin. Technology Made Simple. Chicago: American Library Association, 2007.
Contact: Marianne Steadley, steadley@illinois.edu, 217-244-2751