Overview

Advanced field experiences are embedded within LIS 512: Advanced Field Experience. This course consists of 130-hours of work in the field, and approximately 20 hours of course work in an online course with a faculty instructor. This course is an elective that any SLIS student (with the exception of our school library teacher program students) may take after completing 18 credits in the program and the SLIS core requirements.

Course Description

This course is a focused field experience combined with a related academic components. The field experience involves a minimum of 130 hours in an LIS setting and approximately 20 hours of coursework completed online. As a 3-credit course, it has a significant hands-on learning component. Through discussion with key personnel in the organization and working under professional supervision, the student gains hands-on experience in the information environment.

Learn more about LIS 512 through its course snapshot.

Field Experiences in LIS 512

Field experiences are conducted in both traditional and non-traditional LAMs, and projects are advanced in scope and scale.

Use the drop-down menu above to explore advanced field experience placements, projects, and evaluations.

Questions? Email the Field Experience Team at [email protected].