GOAL I:
Students are innovative, ethical, problem-solvers able to lead and manage through communication, collaboration, and reflection.
I.a. Students are able to evaluate critically, reflect, and problem-solve individually as well as collaboratively.
LIS5020 Foundations of Library & Information Science: Library Policy Revision
This was a group assignment in which we looked at an existing library policy and suggested changes to improve the policy. Above shows the revisions from the group and the original policy can be seen here:
I.b. Students demonstrate effective communication skills.
LIS6445 Seminar in Public Libraries: Advocacy Letter to the Editor
Public libraries depend upon their communities and it is important to be able to communicate their impact. This letter was written to advocate for community support for my local library.
I.c. Students participate in professional and community engagement activities in the field.
LIS6445 Seminar in Public Libraries: Government Meeting: Saint Lucie County BOCC
I virtually attended a Saint Lucie County BOCC meeting. The Board of County Commissioners can be exceeding influential in helping to secure support for county libraries. Having the commissioners as advocates can get new libraries built, new equipment, and additional staff.
I.d. Students demonstrate leadership skills and innovation in a diverse and global environment.
LIS6409 Introduction to Library Administration: Strategic Plan Evaluation
A strategic plan is an important document for an organization. For this assignment I evaluated a library’s Strategic Plan, looking for strong mission and vision statements and clearly outlined goals and plans for action that aligned with the their values.
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