Appendix A: Goals and Objectives of the Master's of Library and Information Science program Chart correlating Goals and Objectives to Courses
Goal and Objectives Course and Course Objectives Course Assessments To foster and promote among master's degree candidates a commitment to freedom and an awareness that freedom is a necessary condition for the proper operation of libraries and other information centers. LIS 501 - Introduction to Reference Resources and Services LIS 511 - Development of Library Collections
LIS 605 - Library & Information Center Management
LIS 636 - The Library in American Society
LIS 651 - Introduction to Information Science
A. Discuss and defend intelligently the articles of the Library Bill of Rights. LIS 511- 1. Understand and articulate a commitment to promoting intellectual freedom. 2. Discuss, evaluate, and revise collection development policies and procedures. 3. Design appropriate policies, plans, and procedures for dealing with potentially sensitive materials. LIS 605 - Demonstrate an understanding of the political management environment and political ramifications of management decisions.
LIS 636 - Discuss the importance of the Library Bill of Rights and its significance to the past, present and future of library and information science.
LIS 651 - Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and discuss issues of information policy, information economics, professional roles and ethics within the context of library and information science.
LIS 511 - Censorship and Collection Development Analysis Report ; Collection Development Policy; Participation in Chats and Discussion Board; Midterm and final exams. LIS 605 - Written analyses of articles from the professional management literature; Participation in Chats & Discussion Board
LIS 636 - Assigned readings, Participation in Chats and Discussion Board; Written Assignments, Research Paper; Quizzes and Exams
LIS 651 - Written analyses of articles from the professional literature; Participation in Chats & Discussion Board
B. Deal effectively and fairly with persons who seek to censor materials in libraries and information centers. LIS 511- 1. Discuss, evaluate, and revise collection development policies and procedures. 2. Design appropriate policies, plans, and procedures for dealing with potentially sensitive materials. LIS 605 - Demonstrate an understanding of the political management environment and political ramifications of management decisions.
LIS 636 - 1. Explain the diversity of communities served by libraries and the role libraries play in the free access to information in those communities. 2. Demonstrate understanding of the global nature of our society, and by extension of the need for a multiculturally oriented type of library services.
LIS 511 - Collection Development Policy LIS 605 - Written analyses of articles from the professional management literature; Participation in Chats & Discussion Board
LIS 636 - Assigned readings, Participation in Chats and Discussion Board; Written Assignments; Research Paper; Quizzes and Exams
C. Understand the importance of providing libraries and information centers with a variety of viewpoints through a balanced selection of materials and services and fostering the people's right to read. LIS 501 - Describe the major issues concerning the management of reference services. LIS511 - 1. Understand and articulate a commitment to promoting intellectual freedom. 2. Discuss, evaluate, and revise collection development policies and procedures. 3. Design appropriate policies, plans, and procedures for dealing with potentially sensitive materials.
LIS 605 - Demonstrate an understanding of the political management environment and political ramifications of management decisions.
LIS 636 - Explain the evolution of books and other information transfer devices across geographic, temporal, and cultural boundaries.
LIS 501 - One major paper identifying issues in the profession and describing both sides of the controversy. LIS 511 - Censorship and Collection Development Analysis Report; Collection Development Policy
LIS 605 - Written analyses of articles from the professional management literature; Participation in Chats & Discussion Board
LIS 636 - Assigned readings, Participation in Chats and Discussion Board; Written Assignments; Research Paper; Quizzes and Exams
To develop among master degree candidates a knowledge of the basic tenets of library and information science, and an awareness of the effects of technology on all library and information centers operations, to enable them to think critically, to communicate effectively, and to perform skillfully and professionally with diverse publics. LIS 501 - Introduction to Reference Resources and Services LIS 505 - Cataloging and Classification
LIS 511 - Development of Library Collections
LIS 605 - Library & Information Center Management
LIS 636 - The Library in American Society
LIS 651 - Introduction to Information Science
LIS 668 - Research Methods in Library & Information Science
A. Identify basic library and information science problems in the context of the mission of their parent institution and demonstrate creativity and initiative in their solution. LIS 501 - 1. Describe the major issues concerning the management of reference services. 2. Articulate a fundamental understanding of the management of reference services and resources. LIS 505 - 1. Define terms used in descriptive and subject cataloging and be able to discuss issues and problems arising in these areas. 2. Understand and explain basic concepts of metadata.
LIS 511 - 1. Articulate the importance of cooperation and networking among information agencies. 2. Identify and apply criteria appropriate for evaluating and selecting resources in all formats and for a variety of patrons' informational needs.
LIS 605 - 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the processes and applications of organizing, directing and controlling systems as these are performed in libraries and information centers. 2. Demonstrate knowledge and application of the planning processes involved in budgeting and fiscal management, including being able to identify necessary components for budget design, budgetary control and evaluation. 3. Recognize and be able to respond to issues of personnel management including staffing processes, disciplinary concerns and continuing education. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of technology on communication and organizational structures. 5. Demonstrate the ability to effectively negotiate management issues and decisions.
LIS 636 - Discuss the function and role of schools of library/information science and of library education in the United States.
LIS 651 - 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the practical concepts of information in the forms of its creation, organization, dissemination and retrieval, specifically in relation to information technology. 2. Demonstrate the ability to apply bibliometric methodology as an evaluative tool in research. 3. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and discuss issues of information policy, information economics, professional roles and ethics within the context of library and information science.
LIS 501 - One major paper identifying issues in the profession and describing both sides of the controversy. LIS 505 - Research Paper; Quizzes and Exams.
LIS 511 - Reviewing Sources Evaluation Essay; Selection Exercise; Weeding Exercise; Censorship and Collection Development Analysis Report; Collection Development Policy; Participation in Chats & Discussion Board; Midterm and final exams
LIS 605 - Written analyses of articles from the professional management literature; Development of a position description; Development of performance evaluation instrument; Development and justification of an operating budget; Participation in Chats & Discussion Board; Midterm and Final Exams
LIS 636 - Assigned readings, Participation in Chats and Discussion Board; Written Assignments, Research Paper; Quizzes and Exams
LIS 651 - Bibliometric research paper; Written analyses of articles from the professional literature; Participation in Chats & Discussion Board
B. Demonstrate the role of the library and of the librarian in the information process. LIS 501 - 1. Identify, evaluate, and effectively use a variety of information sources in print and electronic formats. 2. Understand the reference process, including techniques of question negotiation and search strategy. 3. Evaluate reference services at a basic level. LIS 505 - 1. Interpret entries in catalogs and indexes for all types of materials in various environments serving diverse users. 2. Explain the principal functions of catalogs and indexes in providing both bibliographic and physical access to information items whether catalog or index is in card form, CD-ROM, or online. 3. Define terms used in descriptive and subject cataloging and be able to discuss issues and problems arising in these areas.
LIS 511 - 1. Identify and apply criteria appropriate for evaluating and selecting resources in all formats and for a variety of patrons' informational needs. 2. Describe the relationship of copyright laws to collection development.
LIS 605 - 1. Evaluate and discuss contemporary management theories, specifically their relevance to the management of libraries and information centers. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the processes and applications of organizing, directing and controlling systems as these are performed in libraries and information centers. 3. Recognize and be able to respond to issues of personnel management including staffing processes, disciplinary concerns and continuing education. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of technology on communication and organizational structures.
LIS 636 - Learn and develop an appreciation of the evolution of books and other information transfer devices across geographic, temporal, and cultural boundaries.
LIS 651 - 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the practical concepts of information in the forms of its creation, organization, dissemination and retrieval, specifically in relation to information technology. 2. Demonstrate the ability to articulate the various interpretations of 'data', 'information' and 'knowledge' and the implications of these differences including the impact communications issues have upon the status of information, both in theory and practice. 3. Demonstrate the ability to apply bibliometric methodology as an evaluative tool in research. 4. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and discuss issues of information policy, information economics, professional roles and ethics within the context of library and information science. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of the role and implications of technology relevant to information and information management.
LIS 668 - 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibility of professionals to add to knowledge in the field through research. 2. Demonstrate knowledge about research methods applicable to library and information studies.
LIS 501 - Assignments instruct the student to analyze hypothetical reference questions, identify key concepts for searching reference materials, identify possible useful sources, and evaluate the effectiveness of the transfer of that information. LIS 505 - Cataloging exercises, Research Paper; Quizzes and Exams.
LIS 511 - Reviewing Sources Evaluation Essay; Selection Exercise; Weeding Exercise; Censorship and Collection Development Analysis Report; Collection Development Policy; Participation in Chats & Discussion Board; Midterm and final exams
LIS 605 - Written analyses of articles from the professional management literature; Development of a position description; Development of performance evaluation instrument; Participation in Chats & Discussion Board; Midterm and Final exams
LIS 636 - Assigned readings, Participation in Chats and Discussion Board; Written Assignments, Research Paper; Quizzes and Exams
LIS 651 - Bibliometric research paper; Written analyses of articles from the professional literature; Participation in Chats & Discussion Board
LIS 668 - Survey of a professional journal; Research Proposal; Participation in Chats & Discussion Board; Midterm and Final Exams.
C. Select from various possibilities those materials and services that are most appropriate in a particular community and organize those materials and services so that they are readily accessible to the public being served by a library or information center. LIS 501 - Identify, evaluate, and effectively use a variety of information sources in print and electronic formats. LIS 505 - 1. Interpret entries in catalogs and indexes for all types of materials in various environments serving diverse users. 2. Explain the principal functions of catalogs and indexes in providing both bibliographic and physical access to information items whether catalog or index is in card form, CD-ROM, or online. 3. Define terms used in descriptive and subject cataloging and be able to discuss issues and problems arising in these areas. 4. Apply basic descriptive cataloging rules. 5. Exhibit elementary competency in creating original catalog entries and proper access points in MARC format. 6. Apply basic subject cataloging concepts. 7. Understand and explain basic concepts of metadata.
LIS 511 - 1. Gather and analyze data relating to the information needs of a service community. 2. Identify and evaluate the various literature reviewing sources. 3. Identify and apply criteria appropriate for evaluating and selecting resources in all formats and for a variety of patrons' informational needs.
LIS 501 - Assignments instruct the student to analyze hypothetical reference questions, identify key concepts for searching reference materials. LIS 505 - Cataloging Exercises, Research Paper, Quizzes and Exams.
LIS 511 - Community Analysis Report; Reviewing Sources Evaluation Essay; Selection Exercise; Weeding Exercise; Censorship and Collection Development Analysis Report; Collection Development Policy.
D. Demonstrate ability to evaluate, implement, and discuss the elements of management theory, including goal setting, budget and fiscal management, collection management, program planning, implementation, and evaluation. LIS 511 -1. Identify and evaluate the various literature reviewing sources. 2. Identify and apply criteria appropriate for evaluating and selecting resources in all formats and for a variety of patrons' informational needs. LIS 605 - 1. Evaluate and discuss contemporary management theories, specifically their relevance to the management of libraries and information centers. 2. Implement and discuss the elements of management theory, including goal setting, collection management, program planning, implementation, and evaluation. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the processes and applications of organizing, directing and controlling systems as these are performed in libraries and information centers. 4. Demonstrate knowledge and application of the planning processes involved in budgeting and fiscal management, including being able to identify necessary components for budget design, budgetary control and evaluation. 5. Recognize and be able to respond to issues of personnel management including staffing processes, disciplinary concerns and continuing education. 6. Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of technology on communication and organizational structures. 7. Demonstrate the ability to effectively negotiate management issues and decisions.
LIS 605 - Written analyses of articles from the professional management literature; Development of a position description; Development of performance evaluation instrument; Development and justification of an operating budget; Participation in Chats & Discussion Board; Midterm and Final exams LIS 511 - Reviewing Sources Evaluation Essay; Selection Exercise; Weeding Exercise; Censorship and Collection Development Analysis Report; Collection Development Policy; Participation in Chats & Discussion Board; Midterm and Final exams
E. Demonstrate a facility for appropriate oral and written communication. LIS 501 - Articulate a fundamental understanding of the management of reference services and resources. LIS 505 - Define terms used in descriptive and subject cataloging and be able to discuss issues and problems arising in these areas.
LIS 511 - 1. Describe the relationship of copyright laws to collection development. 2. Gather and analyze data relating to the information needs of a service community.
LIS 605 - 1. Evaluate and discuss contemporary management theories, specifically their relevance to the management of libraries and information centers. 2. Implement and discuss the elements of management theory, including goal setting, collection management, program planning, implementation, and evaluation. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the processes and applications of organizing, directing and controlling systems as these are performed in libraries and information centers. 4. Demonstrate knowledge and application of the planning processes involved in budgeting and fiscal management, including being able to identify necessary components for budget design, budgetary control and evaluation. 5. Recognize and be able to respond to issues of personnel management including staffing processes, disciplinary concerns and continuing education. 6. Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of technology on communication and organizational structures. 7. Demonstrate the ability to effectively negotiate management issues and decisions.
LIS 636 - Understand the basic principles of librarianship and information science, and demonstrate reflecting thinking,, critical and evaluative analysis and effective communication.
LIS 651 - 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the practical concepts of information in the forms of its creation, organization, dissemination and retrieval, specifically in relation to information technology. 2. Demonstrate the ability to articulate the various interpretations of 'data', 'information' and 'knowledge' and the implications of these differences including the impact communications issues have upon the status of information, both in theory and practice. 3. Demonstrate the ability to apply bibliometric methodology as an evaluative tool in research. 4. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and discuss issues of information policy, information economics, professional roles and ethics within the context of library and information science. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of the role and implications of technology relevant to information and information management. 6. Demonstrate the ability to apply various electronic information tools in performing course work, including electronic mail, electronic bulletin board access, Internet use and software programs.
LIS 668 - 1. Demonstrate an understanding of scientific research and its role in building a knowledge base in library and information science. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibility of professionals to add to knowledge in the field through research. 3. Discuss the history of research in librarianship and relate it to current trends and practices. 4. Demonstrate knowledge about research methods applicable to library and information studies. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of the meaning of plagiarism and how to avoid it. 6. Demonstrate an ability to analyze and evaluate published reports of research studies in library and information science. 7. Demonstrate an ability to analyze and evaluate published reports of research studies in disciplines other than library and information science. 8. Demonstrate an ability to compare published research in library and information science to the published research in other disciplines. 9. Demonstrate an ability to identify and apply appropriate research methodology to specific problems in library and information science.
LIS 501 - Articulate a fundamental understanding of the management of reference services and resources. LIS 505 - Define terms used in descriptive and subject cataloging and be able to discuss issues and problems arising in these areas.
LIS 511 - 1. Describe the relationship of copyright laws to collection development. 2. Gather and analyze data relating to the information needs of a service community.
LIS 605 - 1. Evaluate and discuss contemporary management theories, specifically their relevance to the management of libraries and information centers. 2. Implement and discuss the elements of management theory, including goal setting, collection management, program planning, implementation, and evaluation. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the processes and applications of organizing, directing and controlling systems as these are performed in libraries and information centers. 4. Demonstrate knowledge and application of the planning processes involved in budgeting and fiscal management, including being able to identify necessary components for budget design, budgetary control and evaluation. 5. Recognize and be able to respond to issues of personnel management including staffing processes, disciplinary concerns and continuing education. 6. Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of technology on communication and organizational structures. 7. Demonstrate the ability to effectively negotiate management issues and decisions.
LIS 636 - Understand the basic principles of librarianship and information science, and demonstrate reflecting thinking,, critical and evaluative analysis and effective communication.
LIS 651 - 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the practical concepts of information in the forms of its creation, organization, dissemination and retrieval, specifically in relation to information technology. 2. Demonstrate the ability to articulate the various interpretations of 'data', 'information' and 'knowledge' and the implications of these differences including the impact communications issues have upon the status of information, both in theory and practice. 3. Demonstrate the ability to apply bibliometric methodology as an evaluative tool in research. 4. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and discuss issues of information policy, information economics, professional roles and ethics within the context of library and information science. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of the role and implications of technology relevant to information and information management. 6. Demonstrate the ability to apply various electronic information tools in performing course work, including electronic mail, electronic bulletin board access, Internet use and software programs.
LIS 668 - 1. Demonstrate an understanding of scientific research and its role in building a knowledge base in library and information science. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibility of professionals to add to knowledge in the field through research. 3. Discuss the history of research in librarianship and relate it to current trends and practices. 4. Demonstrate knowledge about research methods applicable to library and information studies. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of the meaning of plagiarism and how to avoid it. 6. Demonstrate an ability to analyze and evaluate published reports of research studies in library and information science. 7. Demonstrate an ability to analyze and evaluate published reports of research studies in disciplines other than library and information science. 8. Demonstrate an ability to compare published research in library and information science to the published research in other disciplines. 9. Demonstrate an ability to identify and apply appropriate research methodology to specific problems in library and information science.
To create an environment for master's degree candidates to know, understand and appreciate the importance of professional organizations and continuing education, the evolution of libraries, the library profession, and the various information related technologies in the context of social and cultural diversities. LIS 505 - Cataloging and Classification LIS 511 - Development of Library Collections
LIS 605 - Library & Information Center Management
LIS 636 - The Library in American Society
LIS 651 - Introduction to Information Science
LIS 668 - Research Methods in Library & Information Science
A. Demonstrate knowledge of the history of information technologies and a historical perspective of their chosen profession. LIS 511 - 1. Describe the relationship of copyright laws to collection development. 2. Describe the impact of technology on collection development, including resource sharing, collection evaluation, and networking. LIS 605 - Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of technology on communication and organizational structures.
LIS 636 - Develop an historical perspective and a sense of tradition in respect to their chosen profession, and have some knowledge of the history of the various information technologies.
LIS 651 - Demonstrate an understanding of the role and implications of technology relevant to information and information management.
LIS 511 - Participation in Chats & Discussion Board; Midterm and final exams LIS 605 - Written analyses of articles from the professional management literature; Participation in Chats & Discussion Board
LIS 636 - Assigned readings, Participation in Chats and Discussion Board; Written Assignments, Research Paper; Quizzes and Exams
LIS 651 - Written analyses of articles from the professional literature; Participation in Chats & Discussion Board
B. Develop awareness of the role that libraries, information centers, books, and communication media in general plays in the development of human culture. LIS 511 - Identify and analyze current issues and trends in collection development. LIS 636 - 1. Learn and develop an appreciation of the evolution of books and other information transfer devices across geographic, temporal, and cultural boundaries. 2. Explain the global nature of our society, and by extension of the need for a multiculturally oriented type of library services.
LIS 651 - Demonstrate an understanding of the role and implications of technology relevant to information and information management.
LIS 505 - Understand and explain basic concepts of metadata.
LIS 511 - 1. Describe the relationship of copyright laws to collection development. 2. Identify and analyze current issues and trends in collection development.
LIS 605 - 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the processes and applications of organizing, directing and controlling systems as these are performed in libraries and information centers. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of technology on communication and organizational structures.
LIS 636 - Demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts of information and its relation to society.
LIS 651 - 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the practical concepts of information in the forms of its creation, organization, dissemination and retrieval, specifically in relation to information technology. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the role and implications of technology relevant to information and information management.
LIS 668 - Demonstrate an ability to use current technologies in research investigations
LIS 505 - Research Paper; Quizzes and Exams. LIS 511 - Participation in Chats & Discussion Board; Midterm and final exams
LIS 605 - Written analyses of articles from the professional management literature; Participation in Chats & Discussion Board
LIS 636 - Assigned readings, Participation in Chats and Discussion Board; Written Assignments, Research Paper; Quizzes and Exams
LIS 651 - Written analyses of articles from the professional literature; Participation in Chats & Discussion Board
LIS 668 - Research Proposal; Participation in Chats & Discussion Board
To introduce master's degree candidates to theoretical and applied professional research in all areas of librarianship; to develop cognizance of the role of scientific research in building a theoretical and practical knowledge base; and to provide an opportunity for each student to conduct original research. LIS 511 - Development of Library Collections LIS 605 - Library & Information Center Management
LIS 651 - Introduction to Information Science
LIS 668 - Research Methods in Library & Information Science
LIS 695 - Master's Project
A. Apply methods of scientific social research and analysis, and draw appropriate inferences from the results of such studies. LIS 511 - Gather and analyze data relating to the information needs of a service community. LIS 651 - Demonstrate the ability to apply bibliometric methodology as an evaluative tool in research.
LIS 668 - 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the meaning of plagiarism and how to avoid it. 2. Demonstrate an ability to identify and apply appropriate research methodology to specific problems in library and information science.
LIS 695 - Demonstrate an understanding of the role of research in the field of library and information science through the completion of a quality research document appropriate to the field.
LIS 511 - Community Analysis Report. LIS 651 - Bibliometric research paper
LIS 668 - Research Proposal; Participation in Chats & Discussion Board; Midterm and Final exams
LIS 695 - Original Research Project
B. Explain the role of scientific research and of a theoretical knowledge base in librarianship. LIS 511 - Identify and analyze current issues and trends in collection development. LIS 605 - 1. Evaluate and discuss contemporary management theories, specifically their relevance to the management of libraries and information centers. 2. Implement and discuss the elements of management theory, including goal setting, collection management, program planning, implementation, and evaluation. LIS 651 - Demonstrate the ability to articulate the various interpretations of 'data', 'information' and 'knowledge' and the implications of these differences including the impact communications issues have upon the status of information, both in theory and practice. LIS 668 - 1. Demonstrate an understanding of scientific research and its role in building a knowledge base in library and information science. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibility of professionals to add to knowledge in the field through research. 3. Discuss the history of research in librarianship and relate it to current trends and practices. 4. Demonstrate knowledge about research methods applicable to library and information studies. 5. Demonstrate an ability to analyze and evaluate published reports of research studies in library and information science. 6. Demonstrate an ability to analyze and evaluate published reports of research studies in disciplines other than library and information science. 7. Demonstrate an ability to compare published research in library and information science to the published research in other disciplines. LIS 511 - Participation in Chats & Discussion Board; Midterm and final exams LIS 605 - Written analyses of articles from the professional management literature; Participation in Chats & Discussion Board; Midterm and final exams
LIS 651 - Written analyses of articles from the professional literature; Participation in Chats & Discussion Board
LIS 668 - Survey of a professional journal; Critical report of published research in a library and information science professional journal and of published research in a professional journal in a discipline other than library and information science; Research Proposal; Participation in Chats & Discussion Board; Midterm and final exams
C. Be able to conduct original research and communicate the results appropriately. LIS 651 - Demonstrate the ability to apply bibliometric methodology as an evaluative tool in research. LIS 668 - 1. Demonstrate an ability to use current technologies in research investigations. 2. Demonstrate an ability to use current technologies as research topics to investigate the integration and impact of current technologies on library activities. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the meaning of plagiarism and how to avoid it. 4. Demonstrate an ability to identify and apply appropriate research methodology to specific problems in library and information science.
LIS 695 - Demonstrate an understanding of the role of research in the field of library and information science through the completion of a quality research document appropriate to the field.
LIS 651 - Bibliometric research paper LIS 668 - Research Proposal; Participation in Chats & Discussion Board; Midterm and final exams
LIS 695 - Original Research Project.
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