LIS Program Objective Matrix

UB LIS Program Objectives

1

Graduates understand the foundations of library and information studies.

---The nature of information, its historical roots as well as its generation, organization, and
dissemination to and use by individuals, organizations, and society.

Graduates have the domain knowledge and skills required to carry out information functions.
---Including information needs assessment, collection management, knowledge organization,
information technology, user services, and pedagogy and information literacy instruction.

Graduates have general knowledge and skills needed across professions.

---Skills in management, communication and collaboration, research, and critical thinking.

Graduates understand the nature of the library and information profession

and the roles, responsibilities, and values of library and information professionals and are
prepared to put professional values into practice.

Graduates understand the importance of personal qualities conducive to professional success.

---The program fosters the development of professionals with these qualities.

Place a numerical value from 1 to 5 as to how well LIS Program Objectives were demonstrated
through coursework in each of the above core required courses. (See e-portfolio instructions for
sample).
1= Not Demonstrated

Course

505
506
518
571

5 = Thoroughly Demonstrated

Program
Objective
1

Program
Objective
2

Program
Objective
3

Program
Objective 4

Program
Objective
5

4
3
5
5

4
4
5
5

3
4
5
5

4
4
5
5

4
4
5
5