INLS 131 Management of Information Agencies
Thursday, August 22, 1996
INTRODUCTION

Agenda

1. Introductions
2. Management
   • What is it?
     From Montana and Charnov: "Working with and through people to accomplish the objectives of both the organization and its members."
   • Differences between management and technical activities
   • History of management study
3. About the course [Review syllabus]
   • Description
   • Texts: [Review texts] There are 50-60 people taking the course, now that there are two sections, so buy your books soon!
   • Requirements and grading: [review syllabus content] Prof. Daniel will be glad to consider an alternative assignment if it meets course and your personal objectives.
   • Assignments: may be turned in by paper, e-mail, or web page
   • E-mail list: inls131-1@listserv.unc.edu
     Subscribe using the subscription form found at:
     http://www.unc.edu/courses/ssp/wilp/
     Purpose is to share information, continue class discussion; help one another find information; ask questions. Instructor will occasionally post questions and information to the list. Substantive e-mail list use counts as class participation.
4. Reminders
   • Student information form
   • Book report due next class (9/3) - send your book title information to the list: inls131-1@listserv.unc.edu (Be sure to sign your name and e-mail address.)
   • Research paper broad topic and short bibliography due next class (9/3)
   • Check your e-mail daily!
   • Readings and syllabus are on reserve
   • Be sure to let Prof. Daniel know if you will miss a class.