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Alternative Summer Break Academic Library Internship: Exploring Professional Engagement as an Acting Librarian
ACRL (2019)
  • Brian Flota, James Madison University
  • Stephanie Akau
  • Alexandra Haubrick, Saint Theresa School
  • Mark Lane, James Madison University
  • Juhong Christie Liu, Ph.D., James Madison University
  • Kate Morris, James Madison University
  • Kaitlyn Sisk, College of William and Mary
  • Liz Thompson, James Madison University
  • K.T. L. Vaughan, James Madison University
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Abstract
This poster session visualizes an innovative Alternative Summer Break Academic Library Internship program for current or recently graduated library and information science (LIS) students. Currently in its fourth year, the program provides opportunities for graduate students to experience professional engagement in a real academic library. Logistics, planning, recruitment, management, and lessons learned will be shared, which will provide valuable insights for libraries wishing to build similar programs. Prospective interns will learn about the structure of the program, expectations and outcomes, and how to apply.
Keywords
  • academic libraries,
  • academic library internships,
  • librarianship professional development
Disciplines
Publication Date
April 12, 2019
Citation Information
Brian Flota, Stephanie Akau, Alexandra Haubrick, Mark Lane, et al.. "Alternative Summer Break Academic Library Internship: Exploring Professional Engagement as an Acting Librarian" ACRL (2019)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/liz-thompson/1/
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