6.00 Credits
The clinical field experience provides the school librarian teacher candidate with the opportunity to observe practice under the guidance of a certified school librarian. Candidates are typically assigned to two placements, one elementary and one secondary. The students also attend Practicum class which meets once a week which provides for an exchange of ideas, information, experiences, and assistance from their peers and supervisor. Each candidate is expected to demonstrate the ability to function effectively in the five roles of the school librarian: teacher, leader, instructional partner, information specialist, and program administrator.