The document outlines the expectations for an information technology internship. It details that interns will receive orientation and training within assigned departments at their site. Responsibilities include regular attendance, completing assignments, and following the site supervisor's instructions. Site supervisors must schedule hours, provide supervision and training, evaluate interns, and communicate with the instructor. The instructor is responsible for placement, collecting evaluations, serving as a resource, monitoring students, and assigning grades.
1. (LIBT 214)
Information Technology Internship
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
Each site will provide the intern with a unique learning experience. Overall expectations for the internship
include the following:
TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING FIELD WORK:
Orientation and tour of library/school or business building
Organization of the site library or business and its relationship to any parent agency (school
district, city government, corporate headquarters, etc.)
Departments within the library or business and their functions
Employee handbook
Hiring policies of site library or business
Job descriptions and duties within the designated department
Operations, policies and procedures for the designated department
Tasks and special projects for the designated department as assigned
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INTERN:
Regular attendance for field hours as arranged
Completion of time card for field hours and submission to instructor
Compliance with site supervisor's job instructions and assignments
Completion of course web site readings and homework assignments
Final meeting with site supervisor to review evaluation
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SITE SUPERVISOR:
Scheduling of intern's hours
Verification of hours worked
On-site supervision and training within assigned department(s)
Periodic contact with instructor (may be via e-mail, telephone, or in-person)
Completion of evaluation form
Final meeting with intern to review evaluation
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INSTRUCTOR:
Selection and placement of interns
Collection of internship contracts and student evaluations from sites
Serve as a resource for interns and site supervisors
Conduct site interns reviews and site contact via e-mail, telephone, or in-person
Monitor course web site and discussion tools
Evaluation of students' overall performance and grade assignment
LTexpextations.doc rev. 10/15/2014