A Promising Partnership

Though library science internships for undergraduates are not as well documented as those for MLIS students, internships for undergraduates can be impactful for both the intern and the library. Undergraduate students have firsthand, immersive experience with their major curriculum and this expertis...

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Main Authors: Lee Ann Fullington, Alexandra Torres
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Alberta Library 2019-06-01
Series:Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship
Online Access:https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/istl/index.php/istl/article/view/6
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