School of Library and Information Science
Program Outcomes
Program Outcome 1: Foundations of the Profession
Articulate a philosophy of ethical and client-centered information services for the library and information professions.
Program Outcome 2: Information Resources
Explain and implement the development, maintenance, and management of collections and resources to meet specific information needs.
Program Outcome 3: Organization of Recorded Knowledge and Information
Explain, use, maintain, and develop systems to organize and retrieve recorded knowledge.
Program Outcome 4: Technological Knowledge and Skills
Employ current and emerging technologies effectively for communication, and to search for, identify, repackage, and deliver information resources.
Program Outcome 5: Reference and User Services
Retrieve, evaluate, and synthesize information resources to fulfill an information needs assessment; evaluate the usefulness of these resources to the user.
Program Outcome 6: Research
Evaluate, critique, and discuss new research in the field; assess library or information problems and identify an appropriate research method.
Program Outcome 7: Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning
Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning by participating in professional development activities and disseminating new information to colleagues and patrons.
Program Outcome 8: Administration and Management
Aid in effective and appropriate change in library and information services through collaboration, communication, and collegiality.
The program outcomes for Emporia State Universities School of Library and Information Management are taken directly from their website at http://slim.emporia.edu/