1. A Survey of MLIS Student Experiences with Graduate Employment in Libraries.
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Piper, Christi and Wilairat, S.
- Subjects
PUBLIC libraries ,SCHOOL libraries ,WORK experience (Employment) ,GRADUATE students ,STUDENT surveys ,LIBRARY science ,LIBRARIES - Abstract
Despite the general consensus that field experience during library school is important for applying theory to practical situations, there is a lack of understanding about what students want from, and the barriers they face to acquire, graduate employment. A survey was sent to ALA accredited Master of Library Science programs in the United States, asking students about their library employment status and to rank factors that influenced their decision to accept their positions. Patterns emerged when results were grouped by various life factors. The results of this study show what students are looking for from employment, which could help employers recruit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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