School Library Portfolio 
Jen Van Ness

University of North Texas Masters in Library Science
School Librarianship

Competency 8: Administration & Management

Competency 8: Administration & Management
8A. The principles of planning and budgeting in libraries and other information agencies. 
8B. The principles of effective personnel practices and human resource development. 
8C. The concepts behind, and methods for, assessment and evaluation of library services and their outcomes. 
8D. The concepts behind, and methods for, developing partnerships, collaborations, networks, and other structures with all stakeholders and within communities served. 
8E. The concepts behind, issues relating to, and methods for, principled, transformational leadership. 

1) INFO 5200: SWOT Assignment
April 4, 2021

A SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) is an analytic diagnostic took used in strategic planning. In my coursework below, I create a SWOT analysis for a fictional public library. This project addressed competencies 8A and 8C as described above. A SWOT is useful for planning and budgeting for libraries based on a strategic assessment and evaluation of specific library services. A SWOT analysis is a strategic planning tool that helps organizations such as libraries identify their Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. By understanding these four components, libraries can better position themselves for success, make informed decisions, and develop strategies that leverage strengths and opportunities while mitigating weaknesses and threats.

The American Library Association (ALA) has defined a set of core competencies for librarians, and one of those competencies is "Administration and Management." This competency emphasizes the ability of library professionals to manage resources, operations, and people effectively, and to lead and advocate for libraries and their roles in the broader community. The SWOT analysis for Info 5200 directly supports the ALA's core competency of Administration and Management by providing a structured way for library professionals to assess, plan, and act in the ever-changing environment in which they operate.




July 11, 2020

The job advertisement analysis for Info 5000 involves a careful review of job listings to discern patterns, requirements, preferred qualifications, roles, and responsibilities specific to library positions and librarians. When related to the library field, this analysis can provide insights into current trends in library services, skills in demand, and the evolving nature of library work.


The job advertisement analysis assignment relates to the ALA core competency of Administration and Management as it covers strategic planning and budgeting and finance,(8A) human resource management (8B), diversity and inclusion and advocacy and public relations (8D). A job advertisement analysis can be an invaluable tool for library administrators and it matches with core competency 8. Job advertisement analysis helps management and administrators stay attuned to the evolving landscape of the library profession, ensuring that their management practices align with current trends and best serve the needs of their communities and staff.



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