Overview of the ePortfolio
I proudly achieved a lifelong dream of higher education by attaining a Master's Degree in Library & Information Science (MLIS) in Spring 2012. A three-year culminating experience through the prestigious San Jose State University (SJSU) program focused on integrating curriculum, technology, and collaboration amongst all levels of librarianship and media programs, promoting a world-class education in the field of information and librarianship.
Highlights of the ePortfolio include: applicability of archival, database management, knowledge management, and reference skills. My proposed thesis topic was, "Preliminary searching behaviors in the Self-represented Litigant (SRL) in the Law Library and Courtroom", an area of scholarship I continue to pursue through my current profession as legal secretary. Also of note, an internship at American River College, Sacramento, California, which allowed me to delve into academic librarianship, conduct reference transactions, consider collection development issues on all levels, and develop student teaching strategies.
Statement of Core Competencies Each graduate of the Master of Library and Information Science program is able to...
For further information regarding the San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science program or credentialing, please navigate to: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/
Highlights of the ePortfolio include: applicability of archival, database management, knowledge management, and reference skills. My proposed thesis topic was, "Preliminary searching behaviors in the Self-represented Litigant (SRL) in the Law Library and Courtroom", an area of scholarship I continue to pursue through my current profession as legal secretary. Also of note, an internship at American River College, Sacramento, California, which allowed me to delve into academic librarianship, conduct reference transactions, consider collection development issues on all levels, and develop student teaching strategies.
Statement of Core Competencies Each graduate of the Master of Library and Information Science program is able to...
- articulate the ethics, values, and foundational principles of library and information professionals and their role in the promotion of intellectual freedom;
- describe and compare the organizational settings in which library and information professionals practice;
- recognize and describe cultural and economic diversity in the clientele of libraries or information organizations;
- apply the fundamental principles of planning, management, marketing, and advocacy;
- design, query and evaluate information retrieval systems;
- use the basic concepts and principles related to the selection, evaluation, organization, and preservation of physical and digital items and collections;
- demonstrate understanding of basic principles and standards involved in organizing information, including classification, cataloging, metadata, or other systems;
- demonstrate proficiency in identifying, using, and evaluating current and emerging information and communication technologies;
- use service concepts, principles, and techniques to connect individuals or groups with accurate, relevant, and appropriate information;
- describe the fundamental concepts of information-seeking behaviors;
- design instructional programs based on learning principles and theories;
- demonstrate understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods and of the evaluation and synthesis of research literature;
- demonstrate oral and written communication skills necessary for professional collaboration and presentations;
- evaluate programs and services based on measurable criteria; and
- contribute to the cultural, economic, educational and social well-being of our global communities. (competency supplemented by the conclusion)
For further information regarding the San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science program or credentialing, please navigate to: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/