Competencies

Primary place(s) of MLS Study

Application as Evidenced
by Work in Courses

• ILS 503: Knows the ethics, values and foundational principles of the library and information professions.
• ILS 503: Understands the role of library and information professionals in the promotion of democratic principles, intellectual freedom, and diversity of thought.

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• ILS 504: Knows the basic concepts, terminology, literature and issues related to the creation, evaluation, and selection of specific items or collections of information
• ILS 504: Has a conceptual grasp of the prevailing methods for the acquisition of specific items or collections of information resources.
• ILS 650: Has knowledge of the basic principles of storing, preserving and conserving information.

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• ILS 506: Can apply the basic principles involved in the organization and representation of knowledge and information structures.
• ILS 506: Understands the system of standards and methods used to control and create information structures

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• ILS 501: Demonstrates a comprehension 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.
• ILS 501: Has basic knowledge of the concepts and processes related to the assessment and evaluation of the specifications, economic impact and efficacy of technology-based products and services.
• ILS 501: Understands and can apply the principles of techniques used to continuously track and analyze emerging technologies to recognize relevant innovations.
• ILS 501: Demonstrates proficiency in the use of standard information and communication technology and tools consistent with prevailing service norms and professional applications.

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• ILS 504: Knows and demonstrates service concepts, principles and techniques that facilitate information access, relevance, and accuracy for individuals or groups of users.
• ILS 504: Can retrieve, evaluate and synthesize information from diverse sources for use by individuals or groups.
• ILS 504: Can interact with individuals or groups of users to provide consultation, mediation or guidance in their use of information resources.
• ILS 504: Can recognize and respond to diversity in user needs and preferences for resources and services.
• ILS 504: Can relate assessments of emerging or chronic situations, circumstances or conditions to the design and implementation of appropriate service and resource responses.

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• ILS 680: Understands the nature of research, research methods and research findings within the library and information fields and has an awareness of current literature in these and related areas.
• ILS 680: Is familiar with the fundamentals of research, survey and data collection designs of current or potential value to library and information settings.

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• ILS 537: Can interact with individuals or groups of users to provide consultation, mediation or guidance in their use of information resources.
• ILS 537: Knows basic learning theories, instructional methods, and achievement measures, and can apply them to learning situations within libraries and other information providing entities.
• ILS 537: Understands the principles related to the teaching and learning of information seeking, evaluating and using concepts, processes and skills.
• ILS 537: Appreciates the importance of continuing education and lifelong learning as principles of good service, and as personal guidelines for continuous professional development.

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• ILS 564: Knows fundamental principles of planning, management and the evaluation of libraries
• ILS 503: currently prevailing types of library and information professions, and information providing settings.
• ILS 564: Displays knowledge of how change occurs, and how institutional and individual change strategies and options are developed.
• ILS 680: Demonstrates oral and written communication skills necessary for group work, collaborations, and professional level presentations.
• ILS 564: Has a grasp of concepts behind, and methods for, developing partnerships, collaborations, networks and other structures within a community of stakeholders.
• ILS 656: Demonstrates the ability to serve a diversity of stakeholders.
• ILS 656: Understands the basic principles related to reaching specific audiences and promoting concepts or services.

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