Curriculum
The Master of Library Science curriculum is a dynamic mix of theory, tools, and application courses built around the belief that core knowledge for information professionals must include the following:
*A professional philosophy and service ethic,
*An understanding of information seeking behavior and social interaction,
*An understanding of the information transfer process by which information is created,
recorded, disseminated, organized, diffused, utilized, preserved, and destroyed,
*Comprehension of information engineering theories, which support the organization of
information for effective use,
* A working knowledge of management theory for leadership of an information agency, and
*Knowledge of the global information infrastructure.
This core knowledge establishes a theory base from which the student learns the skill sets necessary for the library and information management profession. Tools courses provide instruction on how to catalog and classify information, retrieve and repackage information, diagnose information needs, plan and evaluate information services, and use print and electronic information sources. Applications courses amplify and extend the themes identified in the theory courses and focus on information transfer, global information infrastructure, management, and technology. Elective course are devoted to current issues in the profession and a capstone experience provides an opportunity to synthesize the educational experience in preparation for entering the field.
Reference:
http://slim.emporia.edu/programs/mls.htm