Linda B. Alexander
Carol Ann Moon
Jackie Bryan
USF
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo University
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Relate information from courses to work situations
Engage in “service learning” as an academic/
community enterprise
Observe, participate, and perform independently in
a supportive environment
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To be completed in an
approved cooperative
setting
120 hours of “practice
work” in any type of library
or school media center
under a MLS- degreed
professional
Is usually completed the
final semester of studies
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LIS 6946-- Involves collaboration between the
◦ Student
◦ Fieldwork Coordinator
◦ Site supervisor
To create learning goals on how principles and
theories are integrated in the setting.
To develop understanding through discussion and
practice.
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Varies depending on student needs and
background as well as the size and type of
the setting. Fieldwork must be approved by
the fieldwork supervisor and site supervisor.
75% is spent working on various tasks
25% is spent on a specific project
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Describe the type of information center or
library in which the student worked,
providing details about the mission and
goals.
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Describe the
administrative organization,
resources, services and
clientele of the setting.
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Relate instruction from the SLIS
graduate program to applied
professional practice.
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Perform duties in a representational range of
functional areas in one or more subjects of
concentration, such as:
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Information services
Materials Selection
Technical Services
Automated systems
Acquisitions
Archival work
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Demonstrate through evaluations by both
supervisors that the experience has been a
successful collaboration with agency staff.
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Reflect upon the experience in a FINAL REPORT
and through communications with the coordinator.
This reflection includes discussions of the library
and its involvement with the community and
constituencies.
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Prepare a resume.
Contact the SLIS Coordinator, Dr. Linda Alexander,
at lalexand@cas.usf.edu .
Appointment with Site Supervisor for meeting,
bringing a copy of the guidelines.
Work with site supervisor to develop an approved
fieldwork plan and work schedule.
Complete the application, get advisor signature,
and request a permit from SLIS program assistant
to register for LIS 6946.
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Submit completed application and resume
to Coordinator.
Show, through evaluations by supervisors,
that s/he had a successful experience
working collaboratively with the agency and
the SLIS coordinator.
Submit FINAL REPORT, with appropriate
signatures to SLIS coordinator.
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Discuss with the student the purpose,
objectives, duties and responsibilities
involved in the fieldwork.
Recommend and introduce the student to the
site supervisor.
Maintain contact with the student during the
progress of the fieldwork, and be available
for help and guidance.
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Explain professional responsibilities to the
student and be able to guide them as interns,
rather than employees.
Discuss with the fieldwork coordinator any
difficulties that arise during the semester.
Introduce the student to the library and
explain general functions, goals and rules.
Discuss the student’s performance with the
fieldwork coordinator at the conclusion of the
experience.
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Consult faculty fieldwork coordinator and
your advisor.
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All fieldwork must be carried out under the
direction of a site supervisor.
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Student will contact site supervisor, provide a
resume and present a tentative plan of work.
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Student will keep bi-weekly LOG OF WORK.
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Student will submit a FINAL REPORT by the
last day of classes.
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