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Upon completing the SLIS Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) program, all students should: M4 r6 v* K- W; C
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Be able to anticipate trends and to effect positive change in the profession and the profession's role in society.
) W. u& @- i/ q) cDemonstrate an understanding of the principal contemporary issues associated with librarianship, information science, access to information, and the role of information in society. 2 g& j7 z o3 T9 B0 _. P
Demonstrate an understanding of the necessity for a variety of services to meet the library and information needs of diverse populations.
/ ~+ j% E$ C& u2 uBe able to develop library and information programs and activities consistent with the heritage, principles, responsibilities, trends, and standards of the library profession.
0 E0 V; W& G* M# f1 Y+ @7 m( ZBe able to describe the differences in terms of mission, service, and requirements of the major types of libraries, archives, and information agencies.
u( R6 H. u% |4 wDemonstrate an understanding of the theories and methods for organizing and classifying information and be able to apply those theories and methods. * e7 r( x, A7 _: q3 z5 ^, Y
Be able to describe the characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of the principal tools used by libraries and information centers, and demonstrate the ability to use a variety of those tools.
8 H5 B% R: _( {& I. d$ J3 q6 y+ m) TBe able to analyze information queries and match them with locally held, and remotely accessible, information sources.
3 ~4 Z/ O" d. {: p3 C% ?* ?Be able to describe how and why electronic technologies are used to support and improve library and information center activities. , F: T$ I; ^. N
Be able to describe the principal traditional and contemporary technologies employed by libraries and information centers and identify the basic principles underlying those technologies.
# T3 `& D5 U7 X" ~0 R$ sBe able to describe the principal theories and techniques of supervision, management, and leadership. ' r7 }+ ` g1 n3 Y3 b& {7 ]7 A ?
Demonstrate an understanding of interpersonal interaction and organizational culture and the ability to choose actions and responses appropriate to specific situations. Be able to communicate cogently, clearly, and persuasively.
{5 @# |. l, M/ u; DDemonstrate an understanding of the political and cultural environment in which librarians, libraries, and information centers function. Be able to describe the major national, regional, and local programs currently affecting libraries, including cooperative endeavors, legislative programs, funding agency programs, etc. 6 B$ i+ |/ q+ Y) F/ |. B
By choosing appropriate specializations, students will gain the necessary skills and abilities to work in a variety of libraries, information centers, and other information industry occupations |
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