ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department Library & Information Sciences)

WARNING

1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN “AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”.

Course: Management Basics for Information Professionals (9218)

Level: BS-LIS Semester: Spring, 2025

Please read the following instructions for writing your assignments. (AD, BS, B. Ed, MA/MSc, MEd) (ODL Mode).

1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question the marks are distributed according to its requirements.

2. Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of the questions.

3. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study guide or allied material.

4. Handwritten scanned assignments are not acceptable.

5. Upload your typed (in Word or PDF format) assignments on or before the due date.

6. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.

7. Late assignments can’t be uploaded at LMS.

8. The students who attempt their assignments in Urdu/Arabic may upload a scanned copy of their handwritten assignments (in PDF format) on University LMS. The size of the file should not exceed 5MB.

Note 1: Use your own words while working on your assignment. In case of quoting any fact or statement from any source, always remember to provide full reference of the source according to “APA style manual, 7^th edition.

Note 2: Students at this level are expected to use multiple sources in solving this assignment. All questions carry equal marks.

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50

ASSIGNMENT NO. 1

(Units: 1-5)

Q1. Describe what are the key functions, roles, and skills of managers in a big Pakistani university library. (20)

Q2. Define planning and planning process. What are the key steps in strategic planning? How does strategic planning help library managers improve library services in a big public library? (20)

Q3. Define and explain centralization and decentralization. What is the role of centralization and decentralization in organization decision-making? (20)

Q4. Define change from a university library perspective. How can the change process model be implemented in the university library context? (20)

Q5. Write notes on each of the following: (20)

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50

(Units: 6-9)

Q1. Define and explain planning career. To what extent do information professionals in Pakistan pay attention to career planning? Discuss the key issues and their solutions keeping in view the Pakistani perspective. (20)

Q2. Define budget. How do different types of libraries prepare a budget? Why are fund accounting and audits important in all types of libraries? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both. (20)

Q3. Define and explain cloud computing. Is cloud computing a viable option for Pakistani university libraries? What are the key advantages of the adoption of cloud computing in university libraries? (20)

Q4. Define leadership. What are various types of leadership? Discuss the role of leadership in developing and offering innovative services in university libraries. (20)

Q5. Write short on the following: (20)