Norman Brethouwer, M.S.S., GradCert.
University of Denver-Morgridge College of Education
Masters of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.)
Portfolio
Introduction
I am nearing the end of a 25-year career with the State of Colorado Courts. By the time I retire in July 2025, I will have a total of 28-years in this field. I had never planned on this career as I had my sights set on a career as an orchestra musician (trumpet), astronomer, or mathematician. My studies in the University of Denver Masters of Library and Information Science program has brought me back to my lifelong obsession with books and reading. Some of my earliest memories are from time spent at the Montrose Regional Library District. Life has brought me back to this same library as it is where I am completing my required internship for this program. Should I plan to begin work on a Ph.D, (Musicology-opera history) the DU-MLIS program has prepared me well for doctoral studies.My plans following retirement are not yet clear but wherever I go I will be a librarian and prepared to apply for a broad range of jobs within the library science field.
Professional Goals
- Following the completion of my M.L.I.S., I plan on continuing my library education by completing a certificate through the Rare Book School at the University of Virginia. One of my areas of interest are medieval manuscripts and the history of the book.
- I want to refine my areas of expertise by looking closely at job notices and making note of required skills where I am deficient. From this, I will seek out continuing education courses, online lectures, or in person opportunities to fill these gaps.
Assignments/Core courses:
The attached assignments for each of the courses represent a project, assignment, research paper, or final exam that demonstrates the work completed in the class and highlights a skill set achieved while taking the class.
LIS4000 Foundations of Library, Archival, and Information Science
LIS4010 Organization of Information
LIS4015 User and Access Services
LIS4040 Management of Information Organizations
LIS4050 Library and Information Technologies
Final project, request for proposal, RFP report
RMS4900 Educational Research and Measurement
Other courses:
LIS4320 Outreach
LIS4060 Reference
Reference interviews/final exam
Reference taught by Christopher Brown was one of my favorite classes. I have included my final exam in this class as it is an example representation of the skills I acquired during that quarter. Addressing a reference question, often in an academic setting, is a task I enjoyed and hope to do more of during my career.
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