Table I.1 MLS Program Objectives (effective Fall 2014) Aligned to Learning Objectives of
Required Program Courses and COA Standards 1.2.2-1.2.9
MLS Program
Objective
1. Understand and
apply the
foundations of
library science from
contemporary
professional
standards used to
resolve ethical and
legal issues
Program Required Course and
Course Learning Objectives
LIBS 6010 Foundations of Library and
Information Studies

Become familiar with the profession and
with different types of libraries and
information centers and their operations

Become acquainted with the
organization and sources of information,
as well as information networks and the
collaborative nature of creating
information structures

Become familiar with major professional
associations, sets of standards for
librarianship, and trends affecting
libraries

Begin to explore values of the profession
and some ethical issues facing librarians
and information workers

Gain experience in basic communication
activities employed by the profession
and used within the ECU Master of
Library Science program, i.e., searching
and retrieving literature from the full-text
database, Library Literature and
Information Science, GoogleScholar and
the World Wide Web, The APA Style
Manual, functions within the Blackboard
COA Standard Met
I.2.2 the philosophy, principles, and ethics of the field
I.2.3 appropriate principles of specialization identified
in applicable policy statements and documents of
relevant professional organizations
I.2.4 the value of teaching and service to the
advancement of the field
I.2.5 the importance of research to the advancement of
the field's knowledge base
I.2.6 the importance of contributions of library and
information studies to other fields of knowledge
I.2.9 the role of library and information services in a
rapidly changing technological society
MLS Program
Objective
Program Required Course and
Course Learning Objectives
COA Standard Met
course site, and Skype
2. Analyze,
evaluate and
synthesize research
literature in library
and information
science and design
basic practitioner
research
LIBS 6012 Analyzing and Synthesizing
Professional Library Information1
I.2.4 the value of teaching and service to the
advancement of the field
 Recognize and apply the fundamentals of
social research methods in library science
 Retrieve, interpret, evaluate and analyze
research literature of the field
 Apply the principles and methods used to
assess the actual and potential value of new
research
 Analyze and apply research to investigate
professional problems and design a research
project
 Recognize and apply ethical principles in
research involving human subjects
 Employ the mechanics of APA Style
I.2.5 the importance of research to the advancement of
the field's knowledge base
I.2.6 the importance of contributions of library and
information studies to other fields of knowledge
Academic Library Pathway
LIBS 6972 Research Methods in Library and
Information Studies
 Demonstrate critical analysis of disciplinary
and interdisciplinary scholarship in LIS
 Demonstrate theoretical and methodological
approaches used by LIS scholars
 Evaluate research problems, theoretical
frameworks and research methodologies
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Awaiting approval by the Graduate Curriculum Committee for course title change to LIBS 6012 Research Literacy in Library Science.
MLS Program
Objective
Program Required Course and
Course Learning Objectives
LIBS 6014 Introduction to Reference
3. Use reference
and information
resources in a
 Answer reference questions using eight types
variety of formats to
of reference works
promote information  Create a pathfinder of 20 reference works on
literacy
a topic for a target audience, both topic and
audience to be determined by the student
COA Standard Met
I.2.4 the value of teaching and service to the
advancement of the field
I.2.6 the importance of contributions of library and
information studies to other fields of knowledge
4. Select, acquire,
develop and
manage collections
to meet the lifelong
learning needs of
diverse groups in
various formats and
library settings
LIBS 6018 Collection Development
I.2.2 the philosophy, principles, and ethics of the field
 Develop a broad understanding of the
modern principles of collecting: community
analysis, collection evaluation, quality
assessment, and quality control
 Demonstrate use of these principles in
different types of materials and digital
resources among a variety of settings
 Demonstrate knowledge of library issues
involved in collection management including
copyright, preservation, privacy, sharing,
censorship, diversity and information freedom
I.2.8 the role of library and information services in a
diverse global society, including the role of serving the
needs of underserved groups
5. Understand and
apply appropriate
concepts and
guidelines for the
organization and
discoverability of
library materials
and resources
LIBS 6026 Organization of Information in
Libraries
I.2.4 the value of teaching and service to the
advancement of the field
 Develop a broad understanding of the
principles of cataloging: description, authority
control, subject analysis, and classification
 Demonstrate use of these principles through
cataloging materials
 Demonstrate knowledge of library
automation, especially the cataloging module
I.2.6 the importance of contributions of library and
information studies to other fields of knowledge
MLS Program
Objective
Program Required Course and
Course Learning Objectives
COA Standard Met
of an automated system
6. Understand and
apply the principles
of management,
leadership and
advocacy to direct
and advance library
programs
7. Understand and
apply appropriate
technologies to
support or enhance
library functions
and processes
LIBS 6031 Library Administration and
Management
I.2.4 the value of teaching and service to the
advancement of the field
 Explain the relationship between two
contrasting definitions of the library, and
debate their relative merits within the context
of the parent organization’s mission
 Formulate a personal philosophy of
leadership
 Analyze problems and propose solutions to
typical challenges in library management
 Estimate the cost of operating a library in
current dollars, and in the context of the
parent organization’s resources. Use
statistical sources to compare costs with
similar libraries, and evaluate their libraries’
relative funding positions
 Design a plan to measure and evaluate
library success based on library stakeholders’
desired outcomes
 Integrate course assignments into a unified
presentation that demonstrates good practice
in library management
I.2.7 the importance of contributions of other fields of
knowledge to library and information studies
LIBS 6042 Technology for Library Services
I.2.8 the role of library and information services in a
diverse global society, including the role of serving the
needs of underserved groups
 List a variety of technologies, their
characteristics, and their use in library
services
 Develop an understanding of emerging
technologies and their impact on education
I.2.9 the role of library and information services in a
rapidly changing technological society
MLS Program
Objective
Program Required Course and
Course Learning Objectives
COA Standard Met
and libraries
 Discuss technology standards developed by
professional organizations and agencies
 Critically evaluate online resources
 Indicate a basic awareness of copyright
issues regarding audio and video resources
 Produce selected educational materials for
use with the technology.
School Library Pathway
8. Instruct
individually, and in
collaboration with
others, diverse user
groups to access
library resources
and services
LIBS 6142 Instructional Foundations of the
School Library Media Program
 Utilize state and national standards to
improve a school library media program
 Analyze the components of information
literacy
 Using state curriculum guides, illustrate the
integration of information literacy skills
 Compare, evaluate, and apply instruments for
assessment of learning.
 Evaluate studies on the impact of school
media programs on student achievement
 Create a collaborative planning process
LIBS 6144 Instruction Strategies and
Leadership for School Media Specialists
 Design a collaborative lesson plan employing
questioning and inquiry
 Identify and apply exemplary instructional
practices to a collaborative lesson plan
I.2.3 appropriate principles of specialization identified
in applicable policy statements and documents of
relevant professional organizations
I.2.4 the value of teaching and service to the
advancement of the field
I.2.8 the role of library and information services in a
diverse global society, including the role of serving the
needs of underserved groups
MLS Program
Objective
Program Required Course and
Course Learning Objectives
LIBS 6135 Materials for Children
 Identify and evaluate the various genres and
formats of children’s and tween literature and
media to support the K-8 curriculum and
promote lifelong reading, listening, and
viewing
 Create a short activity/lesson plan based on a
digital children’s book
LIBS 6137 Materials for Young Adults
 Apply materials selection criteria by
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identifying and using retrospective and
current selection aids to locate and evaluate
materials for older teens
Identify sources for keeping current in YA
literature, such as continuing education
opportunities, professional associations,
listservs, and websites
Identify different genres (fantasy, realistic,
etc.) and types of formats of YA literature
(graphic novels, e-books, magazines, and
audiobooks, etc.) via recommended lists and
awards
Create and present a booktalking session to a
high school age audience
Evaluate a YA selection and address its
strengths and weaknesses
Public Library Pathway
COA Standard Met
MLS Program
Objective
Program Required Course and
Course Learning Objectives
LIBS 7050 Seminar on Public Libraries
 Understand the history, development,
structure, and governance of public libraries
in the United States
 Understand and identify the services,
populations and issues of public libraries
 Understand and identify current and future
issues of importance to public libraries
 Develop and defend recommendations for
how an issue might be addressed and
resolved in a particular public library
Academic Library Pathway
LIBS 6810 Academic Libraries
 Evaluate and analyze the history and culture
of academe in the United States, and the role
of the academic library
 Examine, discuss and analyze issues facing
academic libraries
 Prepare a plan for library instruction tied to
one or more competencies included in ACRL
Information Literacy Standards
 Examine trends in streams of scholarly
communication
 Determine a personal level of commitment to
participation and service in relevant
professional associations by writing a career
scholarship and service plan
COA Standard Met
MLS Program
Objective
Program Required Course and
Course Learning Objectives
COA Standard Met
 Critique and propose solutions for issues
facing academic libraries
9. Obtain practical
experience in
professional roles
for which students
are preparing
LIBS 6991 Seminar: Internship
 Test theoretical knowledge against reality
 Interact and communicate with library
professionals working in the area of the
candidate's interest
 Develop a professional self-awareness
 Pursue a special interest, where appropriate
 Develop an understanding of the role of the
sponsoring library/site within its own
community
 Become aware of employment opportunities
 Begin development of a professional portfolio
 Share the experience with the other
candidates enrolled in the internship
I.2.3 appropriate principles of specialization identified
in applicable policy statements and documents of
relevant professional organizations
I.2.4 the value of teaching and service to the
advancement of the field