Pathfinder - Event Management

Scope Note :

A function requiring public assembly of celebration, education, marketing, and reunion. The process that includes research, design, planning, coordinating, and evaluation of events.
Source: The International Dictionary of Event Management. GT 3404 I57 2001, 2nd ed., Reference Section, 2nd floor)

Use For :

• Events planning
• Special events
• Promotion of special events

Broader Term:

• Planning

Related Terms:

• Promoters
• Trade shows
• Exhibitions

BOOKS

Reference sources located at the Information-Reference Section, 2nd floor:

• Ambush marketing : a practical guide to protecting the brand of a sporting event. Phillip Johnson GV716 .J64 2008
• Art of the event : complete guide to designing and decorating special events. James C. Monroe. GT3405 .M66 2006
• Corporate actions : a guide to securities event management. Michael Simmons and Elaine Dalgleish. HG4521 .S586 2006
• Freelancer's guide to corporate event design : from technology fundamentals to scenic and environmental design. Troy Halsey. GT3405 .H34 2010
• The International dictionary of event management. Joe Goldblatt, Kathleen S. Nelson, editors. GT 3404 I57 2001
• Planning special events. James S. Armstrong GT 3400 A75 2001
• The special events advisor : the business and legal guide for event professionals. David Sorin GT3405 .S67 2003
• Special events : the art and science of celebration. Joe Jeff Goldblatt AS6 .G647 1990
• Special events : best practices in modern event management.Joe Jeff Goldblatt. AS6 .G64 1997
• The sports event management and marketing playbook. Frank Supovitz. GV716 .S86 2005
• Successful event management : a practical handbook. Anton Shone and Bryn Parry. GT3405 .S56 2004
• Trade show and event marketing : plan, promote & profit. Ruth P. Stevens T396 .S74 2005
• The ultimate guide to sports marketing. Stedman Graham, Lisa Delpy Neirotti, Joe Jeff Goldblatt GV713 .G7 2001

Texts located at the Circulation Section, 3rd floor:

• Confessions of an event planner : case studies from the real world of events : how to handle the unexpected and how to be a master of discretion. Judy Allen GT3405 .A438 2009
• Event entertainment and production. Mark Sonder GV1471 .S66 2004
• Event management : an Asian perspective. Glenn McCartney GT3405 .M3 2010
• Event planning : the ultimate guide to successful meetings, corporate events, fund-raising galas, conferences, conventions, incentives and other special events. Judy Allen GT3405 .A44 2009
• Event risk management and safety. Peter E. Tarlow. GT3405 .T37 2002
• Event studies : theory, research and policy for planned events. Donald Getz GT3405 .G48 2007
• How to plan, produce and publicize special events. Hal Golden and Kitty Hanson HM 263 G6
• Human resource management for events : managing the event workforce. Lynn Van der Wagen GT3405 .V36 2007
• Lifestyle and event marketing : building the new customer partnership. Alfred L. Schreiber and Barry Lenson. HD 59.6 U6 S34 1994
• Marketing destinations and venues for conferences, conventions and business events. Rob Davidson and Tony Rogers GT3405 .D39 2006
• Opportunities in event planning careers. Blythe Camenson. GT3405 .C35 2003
• Professional event coordination. Julia Rutherford Silvers. GT3405 .S57 2004
• Special event production : the resources. Doug Matthews. GT3405 .M37 2008
• Special events : event leadership for a new world. Joe Goldblatt. GT3405 .G65 2005
• Sport & event marketing. Nigel Pope, Doug Turco. GV 716 P66 2001
• Sport, recreation and tourism event management : theoretical and practical dimensions. Cheryl Mallen, Lorne J. Adams. GV181.43 .S66 2008

Texts located at the Filipiniana Section, 4th floor:

• Convention and event management. Zenaida L. Cruz GT3406.P6 C78 2006

Texts located at the Makati Extension Campus Library, 5th floor, RCBC Plaza, Makati City:

• Special events : event leadership for a new world. Joe Goldblatt GT3405 .G65 2005
• Successful event management : a practical handbook. Anton Shone and Bryn Parry GT3405 .S56 2004

ELECTRONIC

EBSCO HOST
http://search.ebscohost.com

Journal of Occupational & Organizational Psychology

• Event management and work team effectiveness in Japan, Britain and the USA. Smith, Peter B.; Peterson, Mark F. Journal of Occupational & Organizational Psychology, Mar94, Vol. 67 Issue 1, p33-43, 11p, 3 Charts

Planning Theory & Practice

• Planning of Mega Events: Experiences and Lessons. Leonardsen, Dag. Planning Theory & Practice, Mar2007, Vol. 8 Issue 1, p11-30, 20p; DOI: 10.1080/14649350601158105

Educational Psychology

• A Conceptual Examination of Setting Events. Carter, Mark; Driscoll, Coralie. Educational Psychology, Oct2007, Vol. 27 Issue 5, p655-673, 19p

ARTICLES
(Periodicals Section, 2nd floor)

• An explanatory survey of events marketing activities in the Philippines : successes and failures. Leonardo R. Garcia, Jr. Urco Digest 5(3) : April 2004. p. 6.
• Planning and managing events. Arnold O. Aldaba. Homelife 50(5) : June 2004. p. 10+

e-BOOKS

E-brary
http://site.ebrary.com/lib/delasallelib/home.action

• Career in Event Managementhttp://site.ebrary.com/lib/delasallelib/docDetail.action?docID=10416599&p00=event%20management
• Event Managementhttp://site.ebrary.com/lib/delasallelib/docDetail.action?docID=10416533&p00=event%20management
• Event Management and Best Practiceshttp://site.ebrary.com/lib/delasallelib/docDetail.action?docID=10112124&p00=event%20management
• Event Marketing : Beyond Logistics and Planninghttp://site.ebrary.com/lib/delasallelib/docDetail.action?docID=10104125&p00=events%20planning
• Legendary Away Days:The Complete Guide to Running Successful Team Eventshttp://site.ebrary.com/lib/delasallelib/docDetail.action?docID=10211164&p00=events%20planning
• People and Work in Events and Conventions : A Research Perspectivehttp://site.ebrary.com/lib/delasallelib/docDetail.action?docID=10314670&p00=events%20planning
• Sustainable Event Management: A Practical Guidehttp://site.ebrary.com/lib/delasallelib/docDetail.action?docID=10364888&p00=event%20management

FACULTY PUBLICATIONS
(Archives Section, 4th floor)

• An exploratory survey of events marketing activities in the Philippines : successes and failures. Leonardo R. Garica, Jr. URCO Digest 5(3) : April 2004. p. 6. Gar39l0010

THESES AND DISSERTATIONS
Selected DLSU Thesis,  Archives Section, 4th floor:

LOCAL

• An analytical study on the characteristics and skills of a corporate events coordinator in Metro Manila / submitted by Cheng, Jon Sherwan C. --- [et al.] TU15054
• A case study on three events management firms / submitted by Mascari�as, Cecille Vianney C. --- [et al.] TU15043
• A descriptive study on success factors for corporate promotional events / submitted by Al-khuzeem, Meshaal. --- [et al.] TU15070

FOREIGN
Proquest Digital Dissertations http://www.umi.com/pqdauto

• Certification and event management: A qualitative and quantitative approach to assessment. Goldblatt, Joe Jeff, Ed.D., The George Washington University, 1996, 169 pages; AAT 9634628
• Competencies of sport event managers in the United States. Peng, Hsiao-hwei, Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado, 2000, 207 pages; AAT 9983084
• Differences in event managers' and officials' perceived importance of effectiveness factors and event competencies for cycling events. Trevino, Rey Arthur, Jr., Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado, 2001, 166 pages; AAT 3036626
• Leading as event management: Toward a new conception of team leadership. Morgeson, Frederick Phillip, Ph.D., Purdue University, 1998, 158 pages; AAT 9900237
• A correlational study of event planners' personality traits, soft skills competency, and self-leadership. Wan-Gould, Chareen, D.M., University of Phoenix, 2010, 169 pages; AAT 3452423
• The effectiveness of embedded sponsorship stimuli on sport spectators. Dodd, Suzanne M., Ph.D., The Florida State University, 1997, 106 pages; AAT 9816180
• An examination of the competencies needed by sport managers in Taiwan. Chen, Chih-Yi, Ph.D., University of Idaho, 2004, 311 pages; AAT 3159573
• The Oktoberfest---an American habit. What is the secret of spreading the message without active promotion?. Langer, Saskia L. M., M.A., Hawaii Pacific University, 2008, 75 pages; AAT 1461095
• Special event management: A model of temporary administration. Isgar, Charles Brannan, Ph.D., University of Southern California, 1989; AAT 0566544
• Spectator satisfaction at professional soccer games in the Republic of Korea. Kim, Joung-Han, Ed.D., United States Sports Academy, 1998, 78 pages; AAT 9835549
• Sport administration program directors at institutions of higher education: A study of qualifications as perceived by sport administration program directors and sport management practitioners. Quinn, Ronald William, Ed.D., Temple University, 1994, 142 pages; AAT 9434727
• Sustainable Event Management of Music Festivals: An Event Organizer Perspective. Stettler, Stephanie L., M.S., Portland State University, 2011, 145 pages; AAT 1496910

INTERNET WEBSITES

Event Management
http://eventmanagement.com/
[Retrieved:September 14, 2011]

The page "contains informative details about the seamless planning of events, event locations, ordered by cities and regions as well as descriptions of different types of events and their crucial planning requirements".

Free Articles in Event Management - tips, advice, strategies & solutions
http://event-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/
[Retrieved: September 14, 2011]

Pinoy Business Ideas
http://www.pinoybisnes.com/business-ideas/how-to-start-an-event-management-business-important-skills/
[Retrieved:September 14, 2011]

Presents tips, ideas and skills considered important in starting own Event management business.

Event Management Handbook
http://eventi.vfu.bg/files/Event_management_handbook.pdf
[Retrieved:September 14, 2011]

The handbook "seeks to meet the updating needs of event planners and organizers. It is an essential support tool for practitioners in the field of event related management.

Event Management Resources
http://www.eventeducation.com/event-management-resources.php
[Retrieved:September 14, 2011]

An event learning portal set up to cater to the needs of the event planners and other event professionals worldwide.

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Compiled by: Yolanda F. Odsinada
Date: November 2011