Planning
and
Management of Library Buildings
Dates: July 30 - September 3, 2009
Times:
Online synchronous sessions Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:30 pm Central time
Cost: $300
Instructor: Rose Chenoweth, MLS, Alliance Library System
Intended audience:CPLA program
candidates; librarians and information professionals needing training in
planning and management of library buildings.
Purpose of the course: To familiarize the student
with the basic principles of building planning and management within the context of the public library.
Topics included
are building maintenance and operational procedures, capital and facility
development plans, building programs, construction process for new and remodeled
buildings, life and safety issues in building operation and planning, technology
planning, and post-occupancy evaluation. Upon completion the student be able to
employ effective building maintenance and operation procedures, understand and
prepare capital improvement and facility development plans, list procedures used
in employing architectural, engineering, and consultant assistance in building
maintenance and development programs, describe the planning and construction
processes for new or renovated facilities, list issues involved in building
operation and planning, and describe post-occupancy evaluation procedures.
Delivery format: The course will be conducted via Moodle, the same course
management system used by the Graduate School of Library and Information
Science online education program (LEEP). The course will consist of 6 live
synchronous sessions of 2 hours each for a total of 12 direct contact hours.
Students will also be expected to participate asynchronously during the 6 weeks
via discussion boards, which will add another 2-3 contact hours to the course.
Technology Requirements: Participants will need a reliable Internet
connection via modem, ISDN, DSL, cable or other dedicated connectivity. A 28.8
or higher speed modem and SLIP, PPP, or other TCP/IP connectivity is required.
Software requirements include a Java enabled Web Browser, Real Player software,
and Adobe Reader. Hardware requirements are: an IBM compatible Pentium II or
greater (at least 400mhz) with Windows 98/ME/2000/XP - or - Macintosh with OS
8 (or a more recent MacOS); 128MB RAM memory; a sound card with speakers and/or
earphones; and a color monitor with at least 800x600 resolution.
Registration
To enroll in this course, please complete this REGISTRATION FORM. If you have questions, contact Marianne Steadley,
217.244.2751 or steadley@illinois.edu.
