Library economics and notions of bibliometrics II [ LCLIB2125 ]

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• basic principles of library science and bibliometrics (2nd part),
• analysis of the expectations of the different kinds of users and of their rate of satisfaction,
• professional literature,
• professional associations at both the national and international level,
• visit to at least one academic or technical library, one public library and a documentation centre

This course, together with its second part (LCLIB2120) will enable students to

• apply the main principles of library science and bibliometrics,
• be familiar with the main functions of a library/multi-media centre or a documentation centre, as well as the legal provisions that relate to them,
• design or adapt the structure of a library/multi-media centre or a documentation centre,
• design and implement appropriate research tools for different kinds of users,
• keep up to date with developments in the field, 
• create a management chart for a library/multi-media centre or a documentation centre,
• analyse the expectations of the different kinds of users and to implement a development plan,
• evaluate the management of a library/multi-media centre or a documentation centre and the rate of satisfaction of its users,
• be familiar with documentary tracking tools.