Management of specialized and professional libraries

Bag code: EDUL35210025 Time: 10 training hours Days: two "training day 5 hours" Targeted participants: both library and information officers in institutions and specialized authorities Program overview: This program is about managing specialized and professional libraries (definition – types – characteristics – objectives – positives – negatives .. etc.) and will be presented through the following units: First training unit: Basic concepts and operations management Second training unit: Technology, services, and leadership Program objectives: - To enable the trainee to differentiate between public and specialized libraries - To understand the functions and task distribution within work teams - To discuss specialized reference inquiries Program topics: First unit: (Basic concepts and operations management) Introduction to specialized libraries • The difference between public and specialized libraries • Types of specialized libraries: medical, legal, industrial, research... • Beneficiaries' characteristics and needs Structural and administrative organization • Preparing vision, mission, and operational goals • Preparing library policies and procedures • Job descriptions and task distribution within work teams Second unit: (Technology, services, and leadership) Services directed to beneficiaries • Specialized reference inquiries • Current awareness service and selective dissemination • Training on using dedicated databases Modern technologies in professional libraries • Library management systems (LMS) • Integration with institutional repositories • Using digital tools such as Zotero, Mendeley, and citation analysis tools Contents of the bag: PowerPoint 88 Trainer guide 55 Trainee guide 47 Activities 4 Introductory guide 5 References 4 Evaluation forms and data 6 Pre- and post-test 6 Videos 4 Photos 10 Mind maps 1 Brochure 1 Bag contents 12 Training bag template Please click here to view the training bag template