Students are expected to adhere to the SLIS Professional Dispositions throughout their time in the program and in any setting where students represent the School of Library and Information Science at the University of Iowa, including practicum appointments and professional conferences. Any infraction against the professional dispositions expectations will be documented in the student’s file and could result in consequences ranging from limited opportunities for SLIS funding, removal from graduate assistant or practicum appointments to dismissal from the program.

I. Professional Dispositions in Integrity

1. Professionalism: Punctuality, Attendance

2. Professionalism: Ethical Behavior (e.g., honesty, confidentiality, adherence to University of Iowa Code of Student Life)

3. Interactions with Peers, Faculty, and Staff (e.g., communicates professionally and appropriately in all modalities)

II. Professional Dispositions in Work Ethic

4. Class Participation (e.g., engaged, enthusiastic, timely, communicative)

5. Preparation (e.g., carefully prepares materials & course assignments in a timely way)

6. Self-assessment/Reflection (e.g., sets goals for self-improvement as a reflective practitioner, responds productively to suggestions from others)

III. Professional Dispositions in Ethics

7. Adheres to the ALA Code of Ethics and demonstrates a professional commitment to its tenets (e.g., the inherent dignity and rights of all people)

8. Support of learning experiences for all (e.g., contributes to a positive classroom environment through respectful discourse, is considerate of instructor time and availability, respects instructor expertise, shares resources with classmates)

IX. Professional Dispositions in Collegiality

9. Collaboration with other professionals (e.g., regular communication with peers, faculty, administration, and others as needed; positive, respectful, and flexible)

10. Initiative and resourcefulness (e.g., takes initiative in obtaining resources, readily assists, anticipates needs)