Introduction
All business activities for information management, librararians, library professionals, document management, records managers, administrative management professionals are governed by good standards and best practices in e-library management, filing, management of documentation, establishing legislative and compliant libraries, policies and adhering to guidelines set out by the International Federation of Library Association (IFLA) and ISO standards.
This programme will look at library management and espcially electronic libraries, electronic and paper filing, document and version control, mobile libraries, Braille users, compliance and legislation, metadata and indexing, managing collections, archiving and preservation, advanced searching methods, e-library management policies and electronic systems. Unique features of this programme
Duration
5 Days
Course Level:
Course Objectives
- Create, develop and put in an action plan for creating, setup, management and control of e-library management system including document control, auditing and compliance
- Review the security requirements and put together controls for managing confidential and private materials
- Provide an understanding of how good filing systems are developed
- Consider who needs to be involved in the process of developing such e-library management systems, policies and standards
- Investigate issues concerning the lack of good e-library filing and documentation standards
- Understand how a green library works
- Improve filing and documentation standards
- Improve manual hardcopy and softcopy e-library management systems
- Introduce records management, document control and management practices and standards
- Review ISO standards for library management, storage and archiving and documentation management
Course Outline
Day One
Introduction
- Introduce e-library management and techniques
- The structure of e-library filing, indexing, storage and search
- Review documentation, document control and records management
Review Policies and Standards
- Review guidelines for International Federation of Library Association (IFLA)
- ISO standards for e-library, documentation and document management
- Regulatory, compliance and legal considerations
Day Two
Designing e-Library Management Procedures and Systems
- Design overview
- Creating e-library filing and documentation control policies and procedures
- Creating indexing and metadata, storage, archive and search systems and setting up security
Day Three
IT, Standards and Implementation
- Review of IT e-library management systems
- Roles and responsibilities
- Project planning and implementation
Day Four
Case Studies and Programmes
- Case studies
- Drafting exercises
- Final wrap-up and discussion
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Course Administration Details:
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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