Management of Library Services
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-11-16 | - |
Program Overview
Course Overview
The Management of Library Services course, denoted as INFO 542, focuses on the application of management theory to the practice of managing and marketing libraries. This involves emphasizing the development and quality control of services and collections tailored to customer needs.
Course Details
- Dates: 16 November 2026 to 7 February 2027
- Starts: Trimester 3
- Fees:
- NZ$1,584.90 for domestic students
- NZ$4,848.90 for international students
- Lecture Start Times: Monday at 6.00pm
- Campus: Taught Online
- Estimated Workload: Approximately 150 hours or 12.5 hours per week for 12 weeks
- Points: 15 points
Entry Restrictions
- Prerequisites: None
- Corequisites: None
- Restrictions: None
Taught By
The course is taught by the School of Information Management — Wellington School of Business and Government.
Disclaimer
This course outline may be subject to change.
Key Dates
Important dates, including mid-trimester teaching breaks, can be found on the University's key dates calendar. Assessment dates will be communicated once the course has begun.
About This Course
The course applies management theory to library management and marketing, focusing on service and collection development tailored to customer needs.
Course Learning Objectives
Students who pass this course should be able to:
- Identify the major functions and concepts in human resource management in libraries
- Understand and apply relevant marketing concepts to the marketing of library services
- Explain the main current issues in collection management and collection development
- Understand and apply relevant concepts to library design
How This Course Is Taught
This course is fully online, delivered both synchronously and asynchronously, with no tutorials or workshops. Students are not required to be on campus for any assessments.
Assessment
- Blog Posting (Reflective Reading): 20%
- Marketing Report: 40%
- Critical Essay: 40%
Mandatory Requirements
There are no mandatory requirements for this course.
Lecture Times and Rooms
- Lecture Times: Monday at 6.00pm
- Rooms: Not applicable as the course is taught online
What You'll Need to Get
You do not need to purchase any texts or equipment for this course.
Past Versions of This Course
Older versions of this course may be accessible through the course archive.
Student Feedback
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