SLIS Objectives


SLIS Program Level Learning Outcomes
Goal 1 Theory and history Students have a critical grounding in theoretical and historical perspectives that draw on research in other fields of knowledge as well as on LIS, and that inform their professional practices, including research, with respect to the organization and management of information and providing access to information.
    1a. Students apply key concepts with respect to the relationship between power, knowledge, and information.
    1b. Students apply key concepts with respect to theories and practices of literacies, reading, and information use.
Goal 2 Information ethics and policy Students acquire a strong and informed service ethic grounded in knowledge of local, national, and global information policies and processes, including scholarly processes.
    2a. Students evaluate and debate information policy and ethics issues applicable in local, national or global contexts.
    2b. Students apply core ethical principles to professional practice.
Goal 3 Techniques and technologies Students are competent and knowledgeable in the core skills of the innovative information professional, and in any chosen area of specialization.
    3a. Students organize and describe print and digital information resources.
    3b. Students select and evaluate print and digital information resources.
    3c. Students analyze information needs of diverse individuals and communities.
    3d. Students understand and use appropriate information technologies.

Goal 4. Professionalism and leadership Students are reflective, creative, problem-solving leaders, able to communicate, collaborate, and instruct effectively.
    4a. Students evaluate, problem solve and think critically, both individually and in teams.
    4b. Students demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
    4c. Students participate in extracurricular activities in the field.
    4d. Students demonstrate innovation and skills necessary for leadership.

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