“I am not here to stay; I may weep, and gnash my teeth, and wring my hands but I’m gone, .”- Maya Angelou

Kent State University Program Learning Outcomes

PLO 1

Apply the field’s foundational theories, principles, values, ethics and skills to everyday practice.

PLO 4

Evaluate systems and technologies relevant to a particular information context.

PLO 2

Critique and synthesize research and identify appropriate research methodologies to solve problems in the field.

PLO 5

Identify needs and connect individuals and communities with information that engages and empowers them

PLO 3

Analyze and engage in the changing cultural, educational and social roles and responsibilities of librarians/information professionals and the environments they work in within the global society.

Society of American Archivists Core Values

Expand access and usage opportunities for users, and potential users, of archival records.
Actively contribute ideas and resources to our field’s body of theoretical and practical scholarship.
Cultivate collaborative opportunities not only with creators, users, and colleagues, but with any interested parties who wish to engage with archival records.
Develop and follow professional standards that promote transparency and mitigate harm.
Respect the diversity found in humanity and advocate for archival collections to reflect that rich complexity.
Recognize the importance of professional education and development by supporting lifelong learning for themselves and others.
Devise environmentally sustainable techniques for preserving collections and serving communities.
Create mentorship opportunities for library school students, new professionals, and any individual in the archives field who seeks to enrich their work experience.
Actively share their knowledge and expertise with creators, users, and colleagues.