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From Supercharging To Rewiring To Thriving: Dissertation Support And Partnerships, Alyssa Denneler, Anna Marie Johnson
From Supercharging To Rewiring To Thriving: Dissertation Support And Partnerships, Alyssa Denneler, Anna Marie Johnson
ACRL New England Chapter Annual Conference
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Libraries: Outsiders At The Heart Of The Institution, Callan Bignoli
Libraries: Outsiders At The Heart Of The Institution, Callan Bignoli
ACRL New England Chapter Annual Conference
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Ready For It? Training Library School Graduate Students To Provide Reference Services, Sandy Hervieux
Ready For It? Training Library School Graduate Students To Provide Reference Services, Sandy Hervieux
Transforming Libraries for Graduate Students
While Master of Library and Information Science programs provide students with a space to explore many theoretical subjects, few opportunities for practical experience are offered. At a large research university in Canada, the Library has created a program to hire graduate students in Library and Information Science and train them to provide reference services. Students receive training on the reference interview, subject-specific tools, the virtual reference platform, and are expected to complete several hours of shadowing with experienced librarians. The program presents a unique occasion for students to not only receive formal training but to also benefit from informal mentorship …