Core Competencies for the Master's of Library and Information Science degree

A. Demonstrate awareness of the ethics, values, and foundational principles of one of the information professions, and discuss the importance of those principles within that profession;

B. Describe and compare different organizational settings in which information professionals practice;

C. Articulate the importance of designing programs and services supportive of diversity, inclusion, and equity for clientele and employees;

D. Apply the fundamental principles of planning, management, marketing, and advocacy;

E. Design, query, and evaluate information retrieval systems;

F. Use the basic concepts and principles related to the selection, evaluation, organization, and preservation of physical and digital information items;

G. Demonstrate understanding of basic principles and standards involved in organizing information such as classification and controlled vocabulary systems, cataloging systems, metadata schemas or other systems for making information accessible to a particular clientele;

H. Demonstrate proficiency in identifying, using, and evaluating current and emerging information and communication technologies;

J. Describe the fundamental concepts of information-seeking behaviors and how they should be considered when connecting individuals or groups with accurate, relevant and appropriate information;

K. Design collaborative or individual learning experiences based on learning principles and theories;

L. Demonstrate understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods, the ability to design a research project, and the ability to evaluate and synthesize research literature;

M. Demonstrate professional leadership and communication skills;

N. Evaluate programs and services using measurable criteria;

O. Understand global perspectives on effective information practices that are supportive of cultural, economic, educational, or social well-being.