Practicums as part of study programmes in library and information studies

Južnič, Primož; Pymm, Bob

doi:10.4312/as.22.3.91-99

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“…By way of conclusion, as other experiences from other countries shows that traditional practicums, undertaken in a physical workplace, are still a key component of LIS education [27]. The students, host institutions as employers and educational institutions viewed the experience in a very favourable light.…”

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Training for Future Information and Documentation Professionals at the Carlos Iii University of Madrid Through Internship in Libraries, Archives and Document Centres

Marina¹,

Ana²,

Belen³

2019

Tomsk State University Journal of Cultural Studies and Art Hist

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Information and Documentation degree programme has delivered training suited to library, archive and information centre needs and to what extent such training should be restructured to rise to the challenges posed by relentless technological change. With those aims in mind, a competence matrix was applied to analyse the department's historic series of worksite tutors' assessments of students and the results of surveys conducted among both communities. The results attested to overall student and tutor satisfaction with the programme.

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Section: Fig 3 Mean Marks For Cross-curricular Competences (Scale Omentioning

confidence: 78%

Training for Future Information and Documentation Professionals at the Carlos Iii University of Madrid Through Internship in Libraries, Archives and Document Centres

Marina¹,

Ana²,

Belen³

2019

Tomsk State University Journal of Cultural Studies and Art Hist

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“…Furthermore, the real-time update capability of digital platforms ensures that learners always receive the most up-todate information. Unlike printed textbooks, which can quickly become outdated, digital resources can be easily revised, ensuring that content remains current [26].…”

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The Role of IT in Transforming Traditional Education to Digital Learning

Mahdi

2023

Int j comput electron asp eng

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This comprehensive research delves into the intricate metamorphosis of conventional education into dynamic digital learning arenas, placing a glaring emphasis on the pivotal role that information technology (IT) assumes in adeptly accommodating the ever-evolving needs of both students and educators. Employing a methodological fusion, this research intricately melds nuanced qualitative insights with meticulously gathered survey data from 30 university students and 30 educators ensconced in the academic bastions of Iraq, subjecting these responses to scrupulous examination through the lens of SPSS. The findings underscored the reverberating impact of IT tools on both the engagement and performance of students, shedding the light on the formidable barriers impeding the embracement of digital learning, and, indispensably, elucidating the transformative role played by IT in amplifying the adaptability of educational practices. This research aspires, with precision and finesse, to contribute calibrated insights geared towards enhancing and elevating the contours of digital learning, within the ambit of advanced and innovative strategies.

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“…Set of knowledge discussed by the participants in this category include abilities of an individual in a management position to fulfil specific management activities or tasks. The importance of problem-solving and decision-making skills (see, for example, Ameen, 2014; Cooper, 2013; Hall-Ellis and Grealy, 2012; Jeske and Axtell, 2014; Južnič and Pymm, 2016) and leadership skills (Blodgett, 2017; Hirsh et al, 2015; Malik and Ameen, 2017) for the LIS professionals are well established in the LIS literature.…”

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Towards developing library and information science practicum supervision competency framework

Khan

2021

Journal of Librarianship and Information Science

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The purpose of this article is to discuss competencies required for practicum supervision within the field of library and information science (LIS) education. In doing so, this study attempts to propose Practicum Supervision Competencies Framework for professionals working in libraries and similar information organisations. The study aims to contribute to the body of knowledge on supervision of experiential learning programmes such as practicum and internships in the field of library and information science. Constructivist Grounded Theory approach was used for collection and analysis of data. Qualitative data was collected through semi-structured interviews with 43 participants that included library and information science professionals and students. Using constant comparative method, suggested in the Constructivist Grounded Theory literature, the components of the framework were developed and then validated and strengthened through the literature on competencies for library and information science professionals. Qualitative data analysis software NVivo 12 pro was used to support coding, category development and constant comparison methods in the data analysis process. Results of this study propose a framework for library and information science practicum supervision competencies and signify its importance for the academia and industry. The proposed framework is composed of five distinct but interrelated components, that is, Interactive, Management, Pedagogical, Professional and Technology which are important for practicum supervision in the field of LIS. The study also discusses empirical insights about the significance of research on practicum supervision within the field of library and information science as a distinct area. Practical implication of research encompasses several dimensions: methodological, theoretical, managerial and academic. For example, the framework should attempt to help better understand gaps between potential and actual competencies required by practicum supervisors in the field of library and information science. Research results may lack generalisability because of the chosen research method. However, researchers in other regions of the world are encouraged to test the proposed framework further.

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Practicums as part of study programmes in library and information studies

Abstract: In Library and Information Science (LIS) courses, practicums serve as a specific bond between theory on

Cited by 7 publications

References 8 publications

Training for Future Information and Documentation Professionals at the Carlos Iii University of Madrid Through Internship in Libraries, Archives and Document Centres

Training for Future Information and Documentation Professionals at the Carlos Iii University of Madrid Through Internship in Libraries, Archives and Document Centres

The Role of IT in Transforming Traditional Education to Digital Learning

Towards developing library and information science practicum supervision competency framework

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