# 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 |