PORTFOLIO SPRING 2004 MASTER OF LIBRARY SCIENCE KATHRYN J. PIERCE

Preface

This portfolio is comprised of projects completed during my tenure as a Masters of Library Science (MLS) student at Southern Connecticut State University, plus applicable work and volunteer experience. The whole is offered to the SCSU Information and Library Science Department, the SCSU Graduate School, and prospective employers as evidence of my competence in the field of information science, and in particular my readiness to assume a position in youth services in a public library system. Areas of competence include:

Policies and Planning

Evaluation and Assessment

Cataloging Issues

Reference Services

Readers Advisory Services

Collaboration

Instructional Services

Young Adult Services

Children's Services

Reference Tools

Young Adult Materials

Children's Materials

Technical Expertise

Capstone Research

Reviews & Annotations

SCSU Reflections

Resume