Management of Scientific and Academic Research Libraries

Code of the bag: EDUL50420025 Targeted participants of the program: Academic and scientific librarians - Researchers and academics - IT officers in libraries - Leaders of educational institutions. Days: 4 training days "Training day 5 hours" Time: 20 training hours. Program overview: This program revolves around managing scientific and academic research libraries (definition - types - characteristics - objectives - positives - negatives .. etc). It will be presented through the following units: First training unit: Fundamentals of managing academic libraries Second training unit: Library technologies and services Third training unit: Development and measurement in libraries Fourth training unit: Future and professional trends Program objectives: - To enable the trainee to recognize the importance of developing skills in managing modern academic information resources. - To enable the trainee to apply methods to enhance the efficiency of using specialized digital library systems. - To enable the trainee to implement quality standards in services. - To discuss the necessity of developing awareness-raising strategies among researchers. Program topics: First training unit: (Fundamentals of managing academic libraries): - Modern concepts of library management • Definition of research and academic libraries • Quality standards in library management • Contemporary challenges in the library environment • Roles of the modern information specialist • The relationship between libraries and scientific research - Planning and organizing informational resources • Acquisition and cataloging policies • Classification and cataloging standards (Dewey, LC) • Management of printed and electronic collections • Assessing user needs • Documentation and intellectual property rights preservation Second training unit: (Library technologies and services): - Digital library management systems • Library management programs (KOHA) (DSpace) • Metadata standards (MARC21) and (Dublin Core) • System integration with databases • Digital data security and protection • System updates and development - User information services • Reference and citation preparation • Academic search engines Google Scholar • Source discovery programs Discovery Tools • Academic support for researchers • User satisfaction evaluation Third training unit: (Development and measurement in libraries): - Library performance evaluation • KPI (Key Performance Indicators) • Collection and service evaluation • Library accreditation standards • Data analysis for decision-making • Annual performance reports - Library marketing and promotion • Service awareness strategies • Use of social media • Introductory events and workshops • Building academic partnerships • Designing informational awareness campaigns Fourth training unit: (Future and professional trends): - Digital transformation and the future • Artificial intelligence in libraries • Cloud libraries and open data • Manuscript management and digitization • Virtual and augmented reality • Digital sustainability strategies - Professional development for specialists • Skills required for the job market • Certified professional qualifications • Participation in conferences and research • Teamwork and leadership • Career development planning Contents of the kit: PowerPoint 148 Trainer’s guide 100 Trainee’s guide 86 Activities 8 Introductory guide 5 References 6 Evaluation forms and data 6 Pre- and post-tests 10 Videos 8 Images 21 Mind maps 1 Brochure 1 Contents of the kit 12 Training kit model: Please click here to view the training kit model