Jax’s MLIS e-Portfolio
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This e-Portfolio represents the culmination of my work in the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program at San José State University from August 2023 through May 2026. It serves as a formal synthesis of my academic growth, professional experiences, and technical mastery within the information science field. This ePortfolio is organized into four primary parts: this Introduction page, my Home page, fourteen individual Areas of Competency pages (A-H and J-O), a Conclusion page reflecting on my journey, and an Affirmation Statement page.
Each of the fourteen Areas of Competency pages is designed to demonstrate my proficiency through a consistent three-part essay structure. I begin each page by defining the competency. I then discuss its significance to the profession. This discussion is grounded in scholarly literature and foundational texts encountered throughout my studies. Following this introduction, I present a curated collection of evidence—three artifacts per competency—drawn from my coursework and professional history. For each artifact, I provide a description. I also include a justification explaining how that specific piece of work proves my mastery of the learning outcome. Each competency page then concludes with a reflection. I detail how I plan to apply this knowledge to my future career. Additionally, I describe the resources I will use to stay current in the field.
My process for creating this portfolio was both retrospective and systematic. While my coursework was initially organized chronologically by class and week, the e-Portfolio required a complete “information audit” of my academic history. I utilized the iSchool’s competency mapping tools and my personal archives to revisit the past two years of assignments, discussion posts, and projects. By auditing these records, I identified the most impactful evidence of my skills in areas such as Information Architecture and Data Analytics. I approached the writing process by gathering resources for several competencies at a time, allowing me to see the interconnected nature of the program’s learning outcomes and how they form a cohesive professional foundation.
Throughout my time in the program, I have balanced my studies with a professional role in municipal administration for my local City government. This experience has been invaluable, allowing me to relate theoretical concepts—such as organizational behavior, records management, and information ethics—to real-world government operations. As I transition into a career focused on remote information management, business analysis, or digital archiving, this portfolio stands as a testament to my ability to manage complex digital lifecycles. It reflects my readiness to provide high-level information services in a virtual environment, ensuring that data and records remain accessible, organized, confidential and ethically managed.