SIS Planning & Assessment
Programatic Student Learning Outcomes
Students in the Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) will meet the following student learning outcomes (SLO) in adherence with the American Library Association's Standards for Accreditation of Master's Programs in Library and Information Studies:
SLO-1: Describe and identify political, social, legal, and ethical issues related to the role of information in society. Glossary: The role of information in society encompasses information creation, access, and use by individuals and groups in real-world settings.
SLO-2: Demonstrate an understanding of information technologies. Glossary: Appropriate information technologies encompass theories and tools in the context of library and information services.
SLO-3: Critically evaluate and synthesize research literature in LIS and other disciplines.
SLO-4: Describe and evaluate information services that reflect and respond to the needs of diverse constituencies. Glossary: Information services include but are not restricted to collection, organization, description, dissemination of information, programming, and outreach.
Students in the Graduate Certificate in Archival Studies (CARST) will meet the following student learning outcomes (SLO):
SLO-1: Apply contemporary archival theory to practice.
SLO-2: Advocate for access to archival records reflective of society.
SLO-3: Provide sustainable stewardship of archival records.
SLO-4: Demonstrate professional values and ethics in archival practice.
Students in the Graduate Certificate in Records & Information Management (CRIM) will meet the following student learning outcomes (SLO):
SLO-1: Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts, principles, procedures and best practices associated with records and information management.
SLO-2: Develop strategies to cope with current issues related to records and information management.
SLO-3: Critically evaluate records and information management programs.
Students in the Graduate Certificate in School Librarianship (CSLIB) will meet the following student learning outcomes (SLO):
SLO-1: Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate plans, policies, and procedures to manage school libraries/school media centers.
SLO-2: Demonstrate an understanding of systems and methods used for describing and organizing information within the school library.
SLO-3: Demonstrate an understanding of the major categories of reference materials used in school libraries, both in print and electronic, and how to use them to answer reference questions.
SLO-4: Demonstrate the ability to apply the principles and concepts learned in coursework to practice in a school library.