MLS Program Student Learning Outcomes #4:
Key & Choice Assessments
4. Promote inclusion and belongingness through culturally competent librarianship and advocacy
Key Assessment - LIBS 6015: Intro to Info Intermediation, Resources, & Instruction
This key assessment explores cultural competence, diversity, and ethical responsibility within librarianship through personal reflection and professional application. The assessment examines multicultural identity, cultural humility, and strategies for creating inclusive library services, collections, and community engagement practices that support diverse populations.
Choice Assessment - LIBS 6311: Materials for Literacy of Young Adults & Adults
This key assessment examines the importance of cultural diversity and cultural humility in library services and society as a whole. Through reflective writing and professional analysis, the assessment explores how libraries can promote inclusivity, representation, and community understanding by developing diverse collections, culturally responsive programming, and equitable outreach practices.