Master of Library Science
Program Outcomes and Professional Values

The goal of the SLIM Master of Library Science program is to prepare creative problem solvers who will provide proactive client-centered services in information agencies.

Program Outcomes:
Graduates of the SLIM Master of Library Science degree program will be able to:

• Articulate a philosophy of client-centered information services based on the epistemological and ethical foundations of the library and information professions;
• Explain and apply interdisciplinary theories and models relevant to managing library and information service agencies;
• Conduct an information needs assessment, and design and evaluate customized information services and products based on those needs;
• Based on a diagnosed need, retrieve, interpret, and/or repackage relevant information resources, and evaluate their use and impact;
• Lead appropriate change by using effective collaborative, communication and organizational skills;
• Teach information literacy skills in order to facilitate effective learning organizations;
• Demonstrate life-long learning skills by continually acquiring new knowledge, skills and perspectives to respond to changing conditions;
• Communicate effectively in writing, orally, and in using information technologies.

Professional Values:
As reflective practitioners, graduates will demonstrate the following professional values:

• Value self and others, i.e., possess confidence in one's decisions and
  value diversity in its many forms;
• Exhibit professional behavior, knowledge, and attitudes, based on client-centered philosophy and ethical guidelines;
• Advocate for others by displaying a commitment to quality and equity;
• Demonstrate leadership by displaying vision, and adaptability, openness
  to new ideas, and risk-taking behavior;
• Imagine outside the box by demonstrating creativity in problem solving, management, and other professional activities.