The goal of the SLIM Master of Library Science program is to prepare creative problem solvers who will provide proactive client-centered services in information agencies.
As reflective practitioners, graduates will demonstrate the following professional values:
- Value self and others, i.e., possess confidence in one's decisions and value diversity in its many forms
- I have partnered with the Colorado Association of Libraries’ Intellectual Freedom Committee, the Boulder Jaycees, the Campus Community Relations office, several academic departments, and numerous community groups to develop a events that encourage civil dialogue on current issues. I have also been very active in the Library Society of the World, a "professional disorganization" that seeks to empower library staff at all levels to help spur innovation and change in the library field through non-traditional networking and collaboration.
- Exhibit professional behavior, knowledge, and attitudes, based on client-centered philosophy and ethical guidelines
- I believe that the communications tools introduced by “Web 2.0” should be matched by equal opportunities for face-to-face dialogue in our “Library 2.0”. We should not seek to replace what we have always contributed to democratic society; instead we should build upon our theoretical foundations in extending ourselves to serve the new information economy.
- Advocate for others by displaying a commitment to quality and equity
- My interest in being a library leader stems from my passion for libraries and the values they represent to me—free education, intellectual freedom, community service and engagement. As I neared the end of my MLS program, my thoughts turned to how best to contribute to the Colorado library community—and the Leadership Institute seemed to be an excellent next step. Through the program, I hope to learn how better to gather information about the needs of our communities (local, statewide, and regional) and to learn more about the people and resources we have work with to meet those needs. I hope to learn to be a better listener, so I can properly understand those needs or the ideas of my colleagues, and I hope to become a better speaker so that I can advocate for libraries and for those who may not wish to step up and speak out themselves.
- Demonstrate leadership by displaying vision, and adaptability, openness to new ideas, and risk-taking behavior
- Shoving and making things happen in the face of institutional inertia, resistance to change, and bureaucratic politics landed me the job I have today. That can-do attitude has helped inspire our organization to dream bigger and try a lot more new things in order to better serve our community.
- Imagine outside the box by demonstrating creativity in problem solving, management, and other professional activities
- In my last job, I created and maintained an extensive social media presence for the library and trained staff on how to understand and use these tools. We dramatically increased our web site usage, introduced a patron voice into library decision-making, and established relationships across the campus and community where none had existed before.
