This website is a resource for site supervisors and students interested in learning more about Simmons School of Library and Information Science’s (SLIS) curricular field opportunities.
This program provides students with valuable hands-on experiences and networking opportunities in the field.
SLIS offers two unique field experience options for students:
LIS 438: Introduction to Archival Theory and Practice is an introductory archives course that enables students to gain a solid understanding of archival theory and hands-on experience in archival practice. It includes 60-hour field experience assignment.
LIS 512: Advanced Field Experience is a field experience in any type of library or information science institution for students who have completed 18 credits or more. Projects are expected to be advanced in nature. Placement for this field experience is led by the student’s interests and constitutes 130 hours of onsite work. There is an online, academic component as well.
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