Using Library School Students for Special Projects 2005 NW Interlibrary Loan Conference Perri Parise, Emporia State University and Rachel Bridgewater, WSU-Vancouver
Options Practicum Class Projects Volunteers
Practicum 120 hours Can be spread out over one or two semesters MLS site supervisor needed Handbook URL:
Class Projects Not as structured as a practicum Useful for short term projects Does not require a site supervisor Several students can work on one project
Volunteers Least structured option Can be used for day-to-day tasks May require training
Project Ideas Create procedure and/or staff training manual Compare and evaluate new software Implement new software and train staff Search catalog for holdings Search databases for full-text