Collaboration in Collection Management

Abstract

have been working closely in the area of collection management. The article explores the multi-faceted way in which the LMS-SLIS collaboration manifests itself and shows how this collaboration goes beyond what might be expected as the normal relationship between a library school and its resident library.

Public library fieldwork supervisors: A survey of activities, assessment, and attitudes

“…Relationships are forged, and much can be learned from observing seasoned librarians (Futas, 1994). Students are exposed to technologies that they only read about during coursework (Holland, 2006), they develop their own thoughts towards the profession (Tilley, 1997), and they can create a portfolio of work products to use in job interviews (Maurer and Wicks, 2005). Another benefit is that a fieldwork experience may indicate to a student that the field is not the correct one for them (Lee, 2003; Samek and Oberg, 1999).…”

“…Supervisors may also feel that they are giving back to the profession, contributing to its vitality (Dougherty and Lougee, 1983; Nutefall, 2012; Tilley, 1997) through training future practitioners and encouraging application of the ideals of the profession. In addition, by supervising students, they can help break students’ bad habits (Hempstead, 1971), and identify those who may be worth hiring (Hoy, 2011; Maurer and Wicks, 2005).…”

“…They should be able to direct students to professional development opportunities, such as training courses, organization involvement, and appropriate print and online resources. To perform consistently, it might be helpful for them to reuse training materials and methods for each student (Maurer and Wicks, 2005). Also, keeping a list of projects prepared in advance will help stave off lulls in the student’s experience, and help in the selection of future fieldwork students.…”

“…Library school programs rely on adjuncts for certain courses (Maurer and Wicks, 2005). If there are faculty complaints regarding the training of adjuncts and instruction abilities, then certainly there is a need to consider this in site supervisors also.…”