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LIS 360 Practicum

LIS 360 Practicum. Informational Meeting for Potential Site Supervisors December 2003. Contact Information. Dale Silver, Practicum Coordinator Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs 104 LIS Building tel. (217) 265-6416 isilver@uiuc.edu. The LIS 360 Practicum. The practicum described

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LIS 360 Practicum

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  1. LIS 360 Practicum Informational Meeting for Potential Site Supervisors December 2003

  2. Contact Information • Dale Silver, Practicum Coordinator • Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs • 104 LIS Building • tel. (217) 265-6416 • isilver@uiuc.edu

  3. The LIS 360 Practicum • The practicum described • From the student’s perspective • From the site supervisor’s perspective • The Practicum Guide

  4. LIS 360 Practicum Course Description • Goals • One-half unit of credit • Schedule: • 100 hours • 25% in a Special Project • Attend Practicum Focus Discussion • Class bulletin board Qs & responses • Submit any assignments to Practicum Faculty Advisor

  5. Why Do a Practicum? • To learn about a type of library • For professional development • For career development • Because the overwhelming majority of GSLIS students advise you to!

  6. Advice from Practicum Students • DO ONE, • One of the most valuable academic experiences • Experience counts.

  7. Practicum Goal • To provide participants an opportunity to integrate the theory and knowledge of course content with the application of principles and practices in a work environment • NOT “busy work.”

  8. The Practicum Process • Choosing a Site • The Practicum Paperwork • Practicum Contract • Site Supervisor Sel. Service Form (4) • Special Project Abstract • Resume • Registration: AFTER APPROVAL

  9. The Practicum Guide • Useful information • Forms and Appendices • The Practicum Process • The Student’s Steps • The Student’s Responsibilities

  10. Advice: Student to Student • Know what you want to do • Use your time wisely • Choose your site supervisor carefully • You will earn more than your half credit!

  11. The Practicum from the Supervisor’s Perspective • Practicum Guide • Welcome to LIS 360 • Supervisor roles and responsibilities

  12. Why take on a Practicum Student? • Additional help and assistance • Mentoring opportunity • Reciprocal learning and mutual benefits

  13. Requesting a Practicum Student • Practicum Guide • Tuition-free course gratuity • Site Supervisor Discussion Meetings

  14. Advice from Site Supervisors • Orientation and training • Obtaining feedback from the student • Create a “no retribution” contract

  15. Contact Information • Dale Silver, Practicum Coordinator • Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs • tel. (217) 265-6416 • isilver@uiuc.edu • DS 12/12/03

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