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Core Competency A: demonstrate awareness of the ethics, values, and foundational principles of one of the information professions, and discuss the importance of intellectual freedom within that profession.
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Core Competency B: describe and compare organizational settings in which information professionals practice.
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Core Competency C: recognize the diversity (such as cultural and economic) in the clientele and employees of an information organization and be familiar with actions the organization should take to address this diversity.
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Core Competency D: apply the fundamental principles of planning, management, marketing, and advocacy.
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Core Competency E: design, query, and evaluate information retrieval systems.
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Core Competency F:use the basic concepts and principles related to the selection, evaluation, organization, and preservation of physical and digital information items.
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Core Competency G: demonstrate understanding of basic principles and standards involved in organizing information such as classification and controlled vocabulary systems, cataloging systems, metadata schemas or other systems for making information accessible to a particular clientele.
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Core Competency H: demonstrate proficiency in identifying, using, and evaluating current and emerging information and communication technologies.
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Core Competency I: use service concepts, principles, and techniques to connect individuals or groups with accurate, relevant, and appropriate information.
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Core Competency J: describe the fundamental concepts of information-seeking behaviors.
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Core Competency K: design instructional programs based on learning principles and theories.
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Core Competency L: demonstrate understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods, the ability to design a research project, and the ability to evaluate and synthesize research literature.
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Core Competency M: demonstrate oral and written communication skills necessary for professional work including collaboration and presentations
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Core Competency N: evaluate programs and services using measurable criteria.
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Core Competency O (for students entering from Spring 2015): Identify ways in which information professionals can contribute to the cultural, economic, educational, and social well-being of our global communities.
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