Management of information organizations
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Management of information organizations
（Chandos information professional series）
Chandos Pub., 2012
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University of Tsukuba Library, Library on Library and Information Science
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-153) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This book is a significant step towards developing a body of management knowledge pertinent to the context of Library Information Science (LIS) and provides a succinct but deep account of management and information organizations. Management of Information Organizations presents a broad view of the information organizations and the nature of management in these organizations, and how information professionals are affected by such management systems. The book equips the reader with the knowledge that will enable them to develop a strong intellectual foundation relating to management and its manifestation in an information organization and provides a significant step towards developing a body of management knowledge pertinent to the context of LIS.
Table of Contents
Dedication
List of figures
List of abbreviations
Acknowledgements
Preface
About the author
Chapter 1: Information
Abstract:
Data, information, knowledge, and wisdom
Sources of information
Means to acquire information
Conclusion
Qualities of information
Content, conduit, and user
Human information behavior
Value of information
Chapter 2: Organizations
Abstract:
Introduction
Brief history of early organizations and progression to the current ones
Organization theory perspectives
Application of organization theory perspectives to information organizations
Constituents of an organization
Organizational departments and functions
Chapter 3: Management
Abstract:
Introduction to management
Management process
Management in information organizations
Management in the information age
Chapter 4: Information organizations
Abstract:
Introduction
Information organizations: definition and description
Important foundations
Information organizations sector
Libraries and museums: information organizations
Salient features of information organizations
Chapter 5: Role of information managers and information professionals in organizations
Abstract:
Introduction
Information manager
Information professional
Epilogue
References
Index
by "Nielsen BookData"