1. Course Overview Module 0 LIS 580: Spring 2006 Instructor- Michael Crandall

2. March 28, 2006LIS580- Spring 20062 Introductions- Me In the past-- –Technology manager for the US Libraries Program at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation –Managed the architecture, design and technology for MSWeb, Microsoft’s internal portal –Developed electronic information delivery systems for Boeing’s intranet, reference librarian for several years –Started and ran a bicycle shop in Friday Harbor for eight years –Engineering geologist for eight years And you? Currently- - –Chair of the Master of Science in Information Management Program at the University of Washington Information School –Member of the Dublin Core Metadata Initiative Board of Trustees since 2001

3. March 28, 2006LIS580- Spring 20063 Course Objectives Apply the principles of management from a leadership perspective –Understand strategic management principles –Apply quality management techniques to information systems –Understand the role of information in organizational management –Understand the role of information in decision making Cultivate a talent for innovation and leadership –Describe techniques for innovation and leadership –Apply strategic planning in information projects Understand and apply the information perspective –Articulate the ethical issues in information creation and use in organizations –Be able to forge the relationship between people, information, and technology for effective management of organizations

4. March 28, 2006LIS580- Spring 20064 Course Assignments Two individual written assignmentsassignments –Mini case study analyses based on book Two group discussions in class One final group project and individual assignment AssignmentTypeDate DuePercent of Grade Assignment 1Individual4/1810% Assignment 2Individual5/910% Class Discussion IGroupWhen Assigned10% Class Discussion IIGroupWhen Assigned10% Final DiscussionGroup5/26 & (5/30 or 6/1)30% Final PaperIndividual6/230%

5. March 28, 2006LIS580- Spring 20065 Group Discussions Your job is to facilitate an analytical discussion and come to conclusions Allows class members to explore the day’s material in a meaningful context Should end in a clear summation and outcomes Each session will have a case to build on, but participants are encouraged to extend the discussion to include other readings and areas of personal experience

6. March 28, 2006LIS580- Spring 20066 Miscellaneous E-Submit for all papers; deadline is midnight of date indicated, no exceptionsE-Submit Graded papers will be back to you within one week Additional resources posted on web site- send any to me that you think should be addedresources Please ask questions, let me know if something is not clear, give me feedback, and help everyone to get the most out of the course

7. March 28, 2006LIS580- Spring 20067 Course Organization Course organized in four major sections, each with one guest lecture from a practitionerfour major sections Correspond to the textbook sections and chapters, and lectures will parallel the readings Additional readings will add the library perspective, or a deeper look at issues in the area being studied Each day will begin with an instructor-led (or guest) lecture/discussion, and end with a student-led discussion of a case

8. March 28, 2006LIS580- Spring 20068 The Text Clearly not focused on libraries –Any guesses why? –We’ll bring the library perspective in during discussion and your assignments Integrates theory, practice and tools –All three essential for practical management There is also a companion website which may be of value to youcompanion website

9. March 28, 2006LIS580- Spring 20069 Questions??