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.

Throughout my program, I learned a lot about library collections, the foundation of libraries, historically and presently. This particular assignment delved into the nitty-gritty of libraries’ collection development policies. However, there was more to be learned from this assignment. This collaborative effort required the ability to critically evaluate information and to reflect upon it. It also required that as a team, we be able to problem-solve individually as well as collectively.

Collection Development Policy: The Morgan Library and Museum
Submitted as partial fulfillment of LIS 6511

I.b. Students demonstrate effective communication skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are vital to the work of librarians. Librarians must be able to effectively communicate with very diverse groups of people, including peers, researchers, students, and the general public.

For this assignment, we were to reflect on, essentially, the value of libraries in a short, personal speech.

Elevator Speech: Image of Libraries
Submitted as partial fulfillment of LIS 5020

For this assignment, we were asked to imagine a scenario in which a patron took issue with a book in our library’s collection, and we had to write a professional response, validating the library’s position.

Book Challenge: Response Re: Lolita
Submitted as partial fulfillment of LIS 6511

I.c. Students participate in professional and community engagement activities in the field.

Independent Study: PFLAG Tampa Archives Project
Submitted as partial fulfillment of LIS 5937

I.d. Students demonstrate leadership skills and innovation in a diverse and global environment.

Project Proposal: Evaluating Information Sources (and Avoiding Fake News!)
Submitted as partial fulfillment of LIS 6930