Portfolio Overview
My MLIS Portfolio is embedded within my personal professional website as part of the Academic Work section. Rather than creating a standalone portfolio, I chose to integrate it into a broader professional presence that reflects both my academic work and my development as a library and information professional. The portfolio is organized into several major sections: an About page, a Statement of Integrity, this Narrative Statement, the Student Learning Outcomes, core course pages, School Media Specialist course pages, and additional elective course pages.
The Student Learning Outcomes section serves as the primary organizational framework for the portfolio. Each learning outcome has its own dedicated page featuring one or more artifacts that demonstrate my proficiency, along with a reflection explaining how the selected work aligns with that outcome. In addition, every course completed in the program has its own page that highlights the major assignments and projects completed during the semester. Each artifact is presented on its own page with the original work embedded directly into the site alongside a description of the assignment and its connection to a specific learning outcome.
I intentionally organized the portfolio in two complementary ways: by learning outcome and by course. Organizing artifacts by learning outcome clearly demonstrates how I have met the expectations of the MLIS program, while the course pages provide a more intuitive way for prospective employers and other visitors to explore the breadth of my work. Although this approach required additional work, I believe it reflects a key library ethic: equitable access depends on designing systems that meet users where they are. Some users may approach the portfolio through formal program outcomes, while others may understand it more easily through courses, assignments, and professional experiences. This dual organization supports multiple paths to discovery and reflects an important principle of library and information science: information should be structured around user needs, not just institutional categories
The portfolio was created using Hostinger’s website builder and developed incrementally throughout my time in the MLIS program. My goal has not been to simply to assemble assignments for graduation, but to create an academic and professional resource that I can continue to expand and maintain throughout my career.
Professional Growth through the MLIS Program
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Reflection and Future Directions
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