A. Demonstrate awareness of the ethics, values, and foundational principles of one of the information professions, and discuss the importance of those principles within that profession;
B. Describe and compare different organizational settings in which information professionals practice;
C. Articulate the importance of designing programs and services supportive of diversity, inclusion, and equity for clientele and employees;
D. Apply the fundamental principles of planning, management, marketing, and advocacy;
E. Design, query, and evaluate information retrieval systems;
F. Use the basic concepts and principles related to the selection, evaluation, organization, and preservation of physical and digital information items;
G. Demonstrate understanding of basic principles and standards involved in organizing information such as classification and controlled vocabulary systems, cataloging systems, metadata schemas or other systems for making information accessible to a particular clientele;
H. Demonstrate proficiency in identifying, using, and evaluating current and emerging information and communication technologies;
J.Describe the fundamental concepts of information-seeking behaviors and how they should be considered when connecting individuals or groups with accurate, relevant and appropriate information;
K. Design collaborative or individual learning experiences based on learning principles and theories;
L. Demonstrate understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods, the ability to design a research project, and the ability to evaluate and synthesize research literature;
M. Demonstrate professional leadership and communication skills;
N. Evaluate programs and services using measurable criteria;
O. (For students entering from Spring 2015 onwards) Understand global perspectives on effective information practices that are supportive of cultural, economic, educational, or social well-being.
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