INFO 5191 - Practicum 1 for School Librarians

1 hour

In the first semester practicum course for school librarians, students work with a field supervisor to complete 1 formal observation and 3 informal observations in compliance with the Texas Administrative Code. In addition, students select a school librarian mentor to work with and guide them as they log practicum hours. Students and mentors complete practicum training to learn the details regarding the 160-hour practicum experience. Students work with a mentor to accumulate a minimum of 50 practicum hours in a school library setting. The tasks and hours completed in the practicum are documented using the Practicum Task Checklist/Timesheet combined form.

Prerequisite(s): INFO 5001.