Courses

[ 17: 610: 592-NSM] Field Experience: Non-School Library Media

Credits, Prerequisites, and Corequisites:

credits:: 3
prerequisites:: Successful completion of at least 15 credits of coursework. Arrangements for a field placement must be made with the faculty adviser early in the preceding semester.
corequisites:: None

Description:

Requires a minimum of 150 hours of supervised professional work in a library or other information organization, attendance at meetings with the faculty adviser and other students, keeping a journal, and a brief summary paper. Placement is based on the student's background and career objectives.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Synthesize theory and practice.
Analyze the sponsoring agency’s program of service in terms of its goals and objectives and its clientele.
Re-examine career goals in light of the experience.