Dear colleagues, Prompted by an inquiry from Liz Basileo, and at Colleen's request, please find attached a subset of my 757 syllabus that incorporates two important changes adopted by the faculty in the Spring semester. In order to more closely parallel the ALA Core competencies, we slightly revised some of the verbiage in the Student Learning Outcomes, removed the old outcome G, added a new outcome in its place, and slightly reordered the outcomes (to correspond to the numbering of the Core competencies). Consequently, G and H have now switched positions, and the new G reflects an emphasis on management and leadership that was previously missing. In addition, since we are required to include the exact wording of the Bulletin Description, we have renamed the "Course Description" and "Bulletin Description" to reduce confusion. The latter (Bulletin Description) should be exactly as listed on the GSLIS web site, and the "Course Description" can reflect additional information which you may have added to further expand on the current emphasis of the course. Please don't worry about these changes for the summer session, but incorporate them into your syllabi for fall, if you have not already done so. Many thanks and don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. Claudia Claudia A. Perry, MLS, Ph.D Associate Professor Graduate Advisor for Admissions Graduate School of Library and Information Studies Queens College, CUNY Flushing, NY 11367 claudia.perry@qc.cuny.edu 718-997-3790 Legend GSLIS Program Objectives (Revised in Spring 2014) A. Assist users in gaining access to information and knowledge, including its creation, acquisition, organization and management, storage and retrieval, evaluation, interpretation, dissemination, synthesis, preservation and use B. Articulate the importance of the philosophy, principles, values, and ethics of the library and information professions, including the value of teaching, research and service to the advancement of the field C. Apply the appropriate practices and policies of established Library and Information Science professional standards in various specializations D. Find, analyze, assess, apply, and conduct research in Library and Information Science and other disciplines in response to gaps in knowledge and practice E. Contribute to a diverse, global society—including the role of addressing the needs of underserved groups--through exemplary Library and Information Science practice and research F. Identify, evaluate and implement current and emerging technologies and services to meet the evolving information needs of diverse user communities in an increasingly interconnected environment G. Explain and apply principles of effective management and leadership in the library and related information institutions H. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of continuing professional development in LIS; articulate and apply principles, theories and measures underlying the role of the library in supporting lifelong learning within the community