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Foundations of the Profession

PO1 Articulate a philosophy of ethical and client-centered information services for the library and information professions.

Artifact: Interview with Matthew Reynolds of the East Carolina University Library

Information Resources

PO2 Explain and implement the development, maintenance, and management of collections and resources to meet specific information needs.

Artifact: An Overview of Issues in Collection Development in the Digital Milieu

Organization of Recorded Information and Knowledge

PO3 Explain, use, maintain, and develop systems to organize and retrieve recorded knowledge.

Artifact: Playing Tag: an exploration of folksonomy in comparison to LCSH

Technological Knowledge and Skills

PO4 Employ current and emerging technologies effectively for communication, and to search for, identify, repackage, and deliver information resources.

Artifact: Digital Collection: the Photography of Solomon Thomas Blessing

Reference and User Services

PO5 Retrieve, evaluate, and synthesize information resources to fulfill an information needs assessment; evaluate the usefulness of these resources to the user.

Artifact: Meet the Digital Humanities

Research

PO6 Evaluate, critique, and discuss new research in the field; assess library or information problems and identify an appropriate research method.

Artifact: Research Design

Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning

PO7 Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning by participating in professional development activities and disseminating new information to colleagues and patrons.

Artifact: Ask Me Anything: Reddit and the Future of Asking Questions Online

Administration and Management

PO8 Aid in effective and appropriate change in library and information services through collaboration, communication, and collegiality.

Artifact: Abigail Scott-Duniway Strategic Plan

Professional Values

Service

PV1 Commit to quality client-centered services, advocate for equity and value diversity in its many forms.

Leadership

PV2 Demonstrate leadership potential, with creativity in problem solving and openness to new ideas.

Integrity

PV3 Exhibit ethical behavior, knowledge, and attitudes.

Mentorship

PV4 Guide and teach current and future clients and information professionals to ensure the continued growth of the field.