LIB 098 Work Experience
LIB 098 is required for the Library Technology Certificate. It is not required for the AA degree.
Student Responsibilities
- Students must make their own arrangements for volunteer or paid work in a library before beginning LIB 098.
- For 1 unit, students must complete 60 hours of volunteer or 75 hours of paid work during the semester.
- Students can take up to 4 units during a semester but must contact the instructor before class starts.
- Students may earn a total of 16 units toward graduation in Work Experience 098 courses.
- Students should be approved to begin working at the job site during the first couple weeks of class.
- Worksites are typically in person. To discuss hybrid or online positions, contact the Library Technology Chair.
- Students must attend a Zoom meeting on the evening of the first day of class. This information will be in Canvas.
- Students perform their job duties, create a workable schedule, and complete their scheduled hours as agreed upon with supervisor.
LIB 098 may be waived if the student has been employed in a library for at least one year at full time (or equivalent).
Student Paperwork and Assignments
- Work Experience Application
- Student Performance Objectives (developed with and signed by supervisor)
- Monthly Timesheets
- Class assignments (including discussions and final project)
Site Supervisor Responsibilities
- Review and sign the supervisor section of the Student Performance Objectives form.
- Work with the student in developing Student Performance Objectives.
- Provide supervision and guidance on the job.
- Review and sign your time sheets, verifying the hours worked each day during the month.