Management of specialized and professional libraries

Bag code: EDUL35210025 Time: 10 training hours Days: two days Training day: 5 hours Target audience: librarians and information officers in institutions and specialized entities Program overview: This program revolves around 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... • Characteristics of beneficiaries and their needs • Structure and administrative organization • Developing vision, mission, and operational goals • Developing library policies and procedures • Job descriptions and task distribution within work teams Second unit: (Technology, services, and leadership) Beneficiary-oriented services • Specialized reference inquiries • Current awareness service and selective dissemination • Training on using specific 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 and data forms 6 Pre- and post-tests 6 Videos 4 Images 10 Mind maps 1 Brochure 1 Bag contents 12 Training bag model: Please click here to view the training bag model