Preparing for the Real Thing
The
road to becoming a librarian, as with other professions, includes
education and practical experience. To
accomplish this the University of Illinois’ Graduate School of Library
and Information Science encourages students to engage in a one-semester
practicum during their studies. The
practicum allows students to apply the knowledge they acquire in classes
under the supervision of an experienced librarian.
During the practicum, students shadow practicing professionals,
begin performing some independent work, and complete a project that is to
the mutual benefit of the library and the student.
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This semester, Parkland Library is happy to have Jane Currie as a practicum student. The emphasis of her practicum is on reference librarianship, and Parkland librarian Raeann Dossett is the site supervisor. Jane has a B.A. degree from Jacksonville University (Fla.) and a M.A. degree from Montana State University. Both of these degrees are in history. Jane says she "moved around a lot" while growing up, but she goes "home" to northern Minnesota where her retired parents live. After completing her studies at the Graduate School of Library and Information Science in August, she hopes to begin employment in an academic library. |
| In This Issue |
| Practicum Experience |
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| Library Catalog |
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| Gulya Fehr |
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| Student Art |
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| "Best Picture" Videos |
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| Suggestion Box |
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| Tax Forms |
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| Used Book Sale |
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| Out and About |
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| Looking Ahead |
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| Library Hours |
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| Photo Gallery |
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