The mission of the Palmer School is to empower information professionals through education, research and achievement. The mission of the School is reflective of the mission of LIU, “to provide excellence and access in private higher education to people from all backgrounds who seek to expand their knowledge and prepare themselves for meaningful, educated lives and for services to their communities and the world.”
The Palmer School strives to:
The Palmer School Program Goals
Graduates of the Master of Science in Library and Information Science program will:
Goal 1: Apply the principles, practices, ethics, and philosophy of the profession
Aligned with: ALA Standards 1.21,1.22,1.23,1.25,1.27
SLO 1A: Demonstrate understanding of the ethics and values of the library and information science professions
SLO 1B: Demonstrate understanding of the processes and technologies of the library and information science professions Students will achieve this through demonstrating these skills:
Concepts for Goal 1 are introduced in LIS 510.
Goal 2: utilize a broad range of approaches, systems and technologies to manage and deliver information
Aligned with: ALA Standards 1.27
SLO 2A: apply methods to organize information and knowledge
SLO 2B: retrieve and synthesize information from a variety of systems and sources
Students will achieve this through demonstrating these skills:
Concepts for Goal 2 are introduced in LIS 512.
Goal 3: Deliver user-centered services and cost-effective programs
Aligned with: ALA Standards 1.26,1.28
SLO 3A: utilize information sources and services to meet the needs of diverse populations
SLO 3B: design and deliver information programs to meet the needs of specific users
Students will achieve this through demonstrating these skills:
Concepts for Goal 3 are introduced in LIS 511.
Goal 4: Staff, manage, and advocate for libraries and information organizations
Aligned with: ALA Standards 1.21,1.23
SLO 4A: explain principles and practices of management
SLO 4B: apply fundamental principles of advocacy for an information organization
Students will achieve this through demonstrating these skills:
Concepts for Goal 4 are introduced in LIS 513 or other Management Suite courses.
Goal 5: Prepare to contribute to the profession through research and service
Aligned with: ALA Standards 1.24
SLO 5A: demonstrate understanding of how to effectively contribute to the profession
Students will achieve this through demonstrating these skills:
Concepts for Goal 5 are introduced in LIS 510 and/or LIS 514.
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