Please read What is Information Management? As an MLIS applicant, your essay is an important means of communicating directly to the MLIS Admissions Committee. In addressing the following points, you will connect your Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) Program and career goals to the Information Management profession. This will enable the Admissions Committee to evaluate your fit for our Program. In a 5-6 page double-spaced essay, discuss the following points: Tell us about your MLIS Program goals. How will SIM help you achieve them? What are the strengths you would bring to the MLIS Program and to the Information Management profession? Opportunities to perform management functions and to assume leadership roles abound in the Information Management field. Explain your perception of these opportunities, and how they will shape your future as an Information Management professional. Most professional occupations rely on teamwork. New information technologies shape changes in the profession. How do you view technological advancements affecting you as a student? As an Information Management professional? In reference to the IT Competencies section (third question here under “Prior Education & Experience), please explain your level of competency. If you do not currently have these required competencies, indicate how you plan to meet the requirements before January of your first year in the Program. The Information Management field is a dynamic and changing environment; provide evidence of your adaptability in a changing context. Describe how your prior work experience (part-time or full-time; paid or voluntary) in any setting has shaped your MLIS goals. Explain any gaps or deficiencies in your academic record, or any other factors you wish to have taken into account.
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