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Research In Action: Impacting Library Communities With Field-Based Projects, Elizabeth A. Burns
Research In Action: Impacting Library Communities With Field-Based Projects, Elizabeth A. Burns
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Our library and information studies (LIS) program is grounded in the principals of social justice, leadership, and authentic practice. One way candidates of the program meet these ideals is through participation in a required internship. During the internship students complete an independent project on site at their internship location.
Using Elliot’s (1991) steps of action research, the students in the internship course identify an issue, collect or use data to inform action, analyze the findings, and reflect on the results. An initial needs assessment is conducted. This includes establishing a rationale to inform practice. Students then implement a hands-on response …