Introduction to Library and Information Science/LSSC alignment

LSSC competency	Relevant learning objectives	Link to the relevant chapter
LSS know the ethics and values of the profession, including an understanding of the Library Bill of Rights, the ALA Code of Ethics, freedom of information, confidentiality of library records, and privacy issues.	Students should be able to articulate ALA's Library Bill of Rights Students should be able to articulate ALA's Code of Ethics Students should be able to articulate how libraries defend access to information in both physical and electronic media Students should be able to articulate how libraries protect patron confidentiality	Ethics and Values in the Information Professions Information Policy
LSS know the roles of library support staff and other staff in different types of libraries.
LSS know the responsibilities of and the relationships among library departments or functional areas.
LSS know basic principles of reference and information services		Information Seeking
LSS know basic principles of circulation, including interlibrary loan and collection maintenance
LSS know basic principles of current cataloging and classification systems	Student should be able to articulate how libraries share catalog records Student should be able to articulate the purpose and structure of MARC records Student should be able to articulate the strengths of several major classification strategies	Information Organization
LSS know basic principles of acquisitions and collection development
LSS know how libraries are governed and funded, including how libraries fit within larger organizations or government structures	Students should be able to articulate how libraries are governed and funded	Information Policy
LSS know the value of cooperating with other libraries to enhance services		Library cooperation
LSS understand their responsibility to pursue all available means to keep their knowledge and skills current, including involvement in professional associations	Students should be able to articulate the importance of professional development and continuing education Students should be able to articulate barriers to professional development and continuing education	Learning More: Free LIS Resources
LSS understand the basic principles of and practice quality customer service		Information Seeking
LSS communicate and promote the library's mission and services to staff, volunteers, uses, and the community	Students should be able to articulate library advocacy concepts and techniques	Re-contextualizing Libraries: Considering Libraries within Their Communities
LSS recognize and respond to diversity in user needs and preferences for resources and services		Re-contextualizing Libraries: Considering Libraries within Their Communities
LSS demonstrate the ability and willingness to uphold policies and decisions and know when exceptions are appropriate	Students should be able to articulate how libraries establish and uphold policies Students should be able to articulate how libraries navigate policy exceptions	Information Policy