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TOPICS IN INFORMATION AGENCY MANAGEMENT

LIS 855
Course Description

Critical examination of selected management techniques in the areas of materials control, physical plant operations, personnel programs, budget preparation and statistical reporting. May also focus on a particular type of information agency; e.g., data analysis centers, research libraries, or public libraries.

Prerequisites

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.72

-1.22% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.15% from Historical

A Rate
87.5%

9.14% from Historical

Class Size
16

-38.37% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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