Each library media center is unique; therefore no list of suggestions will apply to every situation or be all-inclusive. The following activities and experiences may be of assistance to the student and the cooperating librarian when planning for the student's practicum experience. Please note that this list is intended as a guideline, not a checklist. The cooperating librarian and the student should work together to design the practicum experience to best serve the student's professional development needs. EACH practicum student should discuss discipline/LMC management and collaboration with teachers with the LMS in both practicum placements and respond to that discussion in their journal reflections.

Collection Development and Maintenance

Evaluate a portion of the collection
Select titles for a collection
Work with teachers and/or the cooperating librarian to determine titles which support a curriculum unit for a classroom collection.
Prepare bibliographies
Prepare an order
Check and process an incoming shipment
Shelve materials
Read shelves
Mend books/materials
Prepare books/periodicals for the bindery
Assist with inventory
Assist with deselection (weeding) materials
Discuss budgeting policies and procedures

Circulation

Circulate (check out/in) media
Compile and record circulation statistics
Handle reserve materials and prepare notices for patrons
Search for missing media
Prepare and distribute overdue notices
Collect and account for fines

Catalog media using standard library practice
Assist with conversion to automation, if appropriate
Re-catalog/classify materials
Catalog materials using automated system

Reference

Answer reference questions
Assist student/faculty/administration with information needs
Compile a bibliography using an automated catalog
Update bibliographies currently being used
Select materials for a teacher to use in the classroom
Evaluate a portion of the reference collection
Use CD-ROM indices to locate information for patrons
Use Internet to locate information for patrons

Audio-Visual Equipment

Discuss maintenance schedules
Discuss methods for inventory control
Demonstrate the use of available audio-visual equipment (including "hook-up")

1. Scanner
2. Digital camera
3. TV/VCR
4. Smart board
5. Video projecor
6. DVD

Videotape a lesson/news program, etc.
Discuss LMC's current webpage or development of one

Library Environment and Atmosphere

Plan and prepare displays or bulletin boards
Plan and prepare library newsletter or other public relations activities
Organize exhibits to coincide with school and/or classroom activities and events
Assist with a bookfair

Instructional Competencies

Design, plan, and teach lessons focusing on one or more Kentucky Academic Expectations
Design appropriate assessments to evaluate learner outcomes, including appropriate criteria and scoring
Present a booktalk
Read a picture book to a small group or whole class
Tell a story to a small group or whole class
Integrate Internet into a subject content area

Professional Development

Attend faculty meetings
Observe other media specialists
Attend curriculum committee or technology committee meetings
Attend district library media specialists meetings or conferences
Discuss the cooperating LMS role in the practicum school

Supervision

 Supervise student workers or volunteers