Library & Information Science
Mission Statement
The School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) educates professionals and develops leaders who organize, manage and enable the effective use of information and ideas in order to contribute to the well-being of our communities.
Core Competencies - Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)
Each graduate of the Master of Library and Information Science program is able to...
- articulate the ethics, values and foundational principles of library and information professionals and their role in the promotion of intellectual freedom;
- compare the environments and organizational settings in which library and information professionals practice;
- recognize the social, cultural and economic dimensions of information use;
- apply the fundamental principles of planning, management and marketing/advocacy;
- design, query and evaluate information retrieval systems;
- use the basic concepts and principles related to the creation, evaluation, selection, acquisition, preservation and organization of specific items or collections of information;
- understand the system of standards and methods used to control and create information structures and apply basic principles involved in the organization and representation of knowledge;
- demonstrate proficiency in the use of current information and communication technologies, and other related technologies, as they affect the resources and uses of libraries and other types of information providing entities;
- use service concepts, principles and techniques that facilitate information access, relevance, and accuracy for individuals or groups of users;
- describe the fundamental concepts of information-seeking behaviors;
- design training programs based on appropriate learning principles and theories;
- understand the nature of research, research methods and research findings; retrieve, evaluate and synthesize scholarly and professional literature for informed decision-making by specific client groups;
- demonstrate oral and written communication skills necessary for group work, collaborations and professional level presentations;
- evaluate programs and services on specified criteria; and
- contribute to the cultural, economic, educational and social well-being of our communities.
These competencies are supplemented by statements specific to the School's program tracks and areas of specialization.
Core Competencies - Master of Archives and Records Management (MARA)
Each graduate of the Master of Archives and Records Management program is able to...
- Articulate the ethics, values, and foundational principles of archives and records management professionals and the important role recordkeepers play in social memory and organizational accountability
- Recognize the social, cultural, and economic dimensions of records, recordkeeping, and records use
- Understand the evolution of information recordkeeping systems in response to technological change
- Demonstrate expertise in the basic concepts and principles used to identify, evaluate, select, organize, maintain, and provide access to records of current and enduring value
- Understand the system of standards and structures endorsed and utilized by the recordkeeping professions, particularly in the area of digital assets management
- Apply fundamental management theories and principles to the administration of records and recordkeeping organizations
- Know the legal requirements and ethical principles involved in records management and the role the recordkeeper plays in institutional compliance and risk management
- Be conversant with current information technologies and best practices relating to records preservation and security
- Understand research design and research methods and possess the analytical, written, and oral communication skills to synthesize and disseminate research findings
Assessment of Student Learning Objectives
Cover Sheet wtih Schedule
SLIS fall 2007 (doc) MARA f2008 (doc)
Assessment Reports SLIS
Assessment Reports MARA
Last updated 8/24/2011
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