Program Overview

Introduction to the MLIS Program

The mission of the MLIS program is to educate the next generation of information professionals by offering a rigorous curriculum that fosters professional knowledge and skills, professional ethics, critical inquiry, and leadership to address the needs of a diverse and global information society.

Program Goals and Objectives

The program has four primary goals, each with specific learning objectives:

Goal 1: Imparting Knowledge of Library and Information Science

• Delineate and assess important social, political, and historical developments in library and information science and cultural heritage institutions.
• Analyze the information needs, preferences, and behaviors of users.
• Describe and evaluate the range of roles that LIS professionals fill in society.
• Apply the philosophy, principles, and ethics of LIS to professional practice.

Goal 2: Preparing Professionals for Leadership Roles

• Identify and evaluate the diverse functions of the LIS professions.
• Prepare for change in a rapidly evolving professional landscape.
• Apply principles and technologies for the organization, access, retrieval, and preservation of information.
• Develop and evaluate library and information services and systems.

Goal 3: Serving the Information Needs of a Diverse Global Society

• Identify, promote, and provide services to serve the needs of diverse stakeholders, including underserved populations.
• Integrate the theory and practice of library and information science for diverse audiences in a global society.

Goal 4: Developing New Scholars and Information Professionals

• Assess the merits of research and apply relevant findings to professional practice.
• Apply research theory, methods, and techniques to solve problems in the LIS professions.