Open AccessPractice Makes Perfect
Author(s) -
Christine Moffatt
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
emerging library and information perspectives
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2561-7095
DOI - 10.5206/elip.v3i1.8567
Subject(s) - experiential learning , institution , field (mathematics) , professional development , pedagogy , work (physics) , sociology , medical education , psychology , library science , computer science , engineering , medicine , mechanical engineering , social science , mathematics , pure mathematics
Co-op placements are vital components of an LIS edcucation. Co-op programs allow students to gain relevant work experience, apply their theoretical knowledge of librarianship in the field, and identify new areas for professional development; however, one aspect is often overlooked in these programs. LIS co-op students can expand their experiential learning by proposing and pursuing new projects in the field, which will enhance their overall education and support their institution and profession at the same time. In this article, I will reflect on my co-op experience with the Collections and Content team at the University of Guelph, and I'll discuss how a group of co-op students started the first Co-op Community of Practice at Guelph.