Emporia State University -- Master of Library Science
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.
Program 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
