LISc. 569: Internships in Library and Information Science

 

Credit: 3

Teach Hrs.: 48

 

 

Students will be sent to do internships to observe and practice in real world work experiences in the LIS and related institutions in LIS and related works in different type of libraries/institutions.

 

The Internship is a 3-credit work experience in the fourth semester. During internships, students’ will get a professional field with the opportunity to work in a professional environment under the supervision of an experienced librarian or information specialist or alike with the guidance of a faculty member. This opportunity allows students to integrate the theory and knowledge of course content with the application of principles and practices in a work environment, including these specific objectives:

-         To gain practical experience based on the understanding and application of theoretical knowledge.

-         To observe the analysis of and solutions to problems arising in professional work settings.

-         To interact with colleagues in a professional work environment.

-         To participate in a representative range of professional activities in the work setting.

-         To develop a professional self-awareness.

Students have the freedom and responsibility to choose the institution or the Central Department will choose the institution that best meets student interests and career goals. However, while students choose the institution, the Central Department has to give approval. Students initiate the process by identifying library or information centers of interest to them, contacting staff at the institution to identify a potential institute and meeting with the institutional head/related personnel to discuss the parameters of the Internship. Students also identify and meet with their teacher to secure Central Department’s approval for the Internship. In order to allow sufficient time to make proper internship arrangements, students should begin the process in the prior to the semester. After the completion of the internship, student has to submit internship report as per the format prescribed by the Central Department. The internship will be evaluated by the institution where the student does internship, the supervisor from Central Department and the Central Department/Board evaluate by 25, 25 and 50% of marks after the presentation of the report. The duration of internship is 1 month in general.