University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Field Strength: Enhancing Collaboration in LIS Education through Field Experience

Searing, Susan E.; Walter, Scott; Smith, Linda C.; Namachchivaya, Beth Sandore

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Title
Field Strength: Enhancing Collaboration in LIS Education through Field Experience
Author(s)
  • Searing, Susan E.
  • Walter, Scott
  • Smith, Linda C.
  • Namachchivaya, Beth Sandore
Issue Date
2013
Keyword(s)
training of librarians, graduate students
Abstract
The planning stage of the Field Strength project explored the current state of LIS students’ field experiences in academic libraries. The findings of this multi-method, IMLS-funded study add depth to the assumption that field experiences benefit both the student and the host library. 
Type of Resource
other
Language
en
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2013 Research Showcase - University Library PRIMARY
Posters and Presentations from the November 19, 2013 Library Research Showcase at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.