Bachelor of Arts in Information Studies

 

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Masters of Library and Information Studies

Masters of Science in Knowledge Management

Bachelor of Arts in Information Studies

• Program Mission and Objectives
• Career Opportunities
• Degree Requirements
• Internship
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Advisement and Program Planning

Course Descriptions

LIS 4823
INTERNSHIP IN INFORMATION STUDIES
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Course Description

Provides an opportunity for student synthesis of principles and theories acquired in coursework and application of these principles and theories in a working environment. Under professional supervision, the student will complete 135 hours emphasizing general understanding of the specific assignment and completion of a focused project.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: 4003, 4103, and a grade of B or better in 4663 or permission of instructor and adviser.

Objectives

1. To give the student an opportunity to apply the principles and theories of information studies in working environment.
   
2. To enable the student to supplement knowledge in his/her area of specialization through hands-on experience in a working environment.
   
3. To provide a liaison between the School of Library and Information Studies and working organizations in the state.
   
4. To give the student experience in evaluating a particular job situation.

TIMELINE

Semester Prior to beginning the Internship:

• Student reminds his/her adviser that he/she is planning to enroll in the internship course the next semester.
  
• Advisor determines if student is eligible to enroll in LIS 4823.
  
• Advisor identifies and solicits supervising faculty member.
  
• Supervising faculty member initiates contact with the proposed institution.
  
• Supervising faculty member provides placement supervisor with internship packet.
  
• Placement supervisor provides supervising faculty member with a current resume.
  
• Student and Placement Supervisor develop objectives, activities, and work schedule.
  
• Internship contract and University of Oklahoma Practicum/ Internship Memorandum of Understanding are completed and filed in SLIS Office prior to beginning of internship.

Semester of Internship:

• Supervising faculty member arranges for at least one on-site visit.
  
• Placement Supervisor provides feedback on performance to the Intern and the Supervising Faculty member.

Immediately upon Completion of Internship:

• Student provides Supervising Faculty member with evaluation of experience.
  
• Placement Supervisor completes Placement Supervisor Evaluation and sends to Supervising Faculty Member
  
• Supervising Faculty member assigns final grade for Internship and notifies the SLIS Office.
  
• Supervising Faculty files all appropriate paperwork in the SLIS Office (Contract, Memo of Understanding, evaluation of student, of internship, Placement Supervisor’s evaluation).

Additional forms, including the complete packet, contracts and evaluation forms for the BAIS internship can be found in the Student - Forms & Documentation seciton of this website.