Areas of Competency

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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.

Core Competency B: Describe and compare organizational settings in which information professionals practice.

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.

Core Competency D: Apply the fundamental principles of planning, management, marketing, and advocacy.

Core Competency E: Design, query, and evaluate information retrieval systems.

Core Competency F: Use the basic concepts and principles related to the selection, evaluation, organization, and preservation of physical and digital information items.

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.

Core Competency H: Demonstrate proficiency in identifying, using, and evaluating current and emerging information and communication technologies.

Core Competency I: Use service concepts, principles, and techniques to connect individuals or groups with accurate, relevant, and appropriate information.

Core Competency J: Describe the fundamental concepts of information-seeking behaviors.

Core Competency K: Design instructional programs based on learning principles and theories.

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.

Core Competency M: Demonstrate oral and written communication skills necessary for professional work including collaboration and presentations.

Core Competency N: Evaluate programs and services using measurable criteria.