I agree with Shawnee, Information Organization is much broader than library cataloging. No matter what the area of focus, it is fundamental for an information professional to know concepts such as categorization, indexing, description, metadata, interoperability, social and ethical implications of IO, retrieval systems and interfaces, etc. and how standards, practices, and system design affect access to information.
If it helps to make your case, the ALA Core competencies (http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/careers/corecomp/corecompetences) list the following as fundamental for all ALA accredited program graduates:
1. Foundations of the Profession
2. Information Resources
3. Organization of Recorded Knowledge and Information
4. Technological Knowledge and Skills
5. Reference and User Services
6. Research
7. Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning
8. Administration and Management
A person graduating from an ALA-accredited master’s program in library and information studies should know and, where appropriate, be able to employ:
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3. Organization of Recorded Knowledge and Information
3A. The principles involved in the organization and representation of recorded knowledge and information.
3B. The developmental, descriptive, and evaluative skills needed to organize recorded knowledge and information resources.
3C. The systems of cataloging, metadata, indexing, and classification standards and methods used to organize recorded knowledge and information.
Best regards,
Athena
Athena Salaba, Ph.D.
Professor
School of Information, Kent State University
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www.kent.edu/ischool
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