Bridging theoretical abstraction to professional practice: an assessment of LIS students’ experience of their internship program
Shanjida Alam,
Shamima Yesmin
Abstract:Purpose
Internships are widely used as one of the best learning tools for professional practice. The purpose of this research paper is to comprehend to what extent the LIS interns become competent with practical tasks through this program, current facilities offered by the internship-offering institutions and their plan in this regard.
Design/methodology/approach
This study used a mixed-method approach. To examine LIS students’ practical experience, this study conducted a survey. Participants were 110 student… Show more
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