Changing Lives, One Note at a Time: Library Internships for Undergraduate Students

Authors

  • Timothy Sestrick West Chester University
  • Lina Terjesen Belmont University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/palrap.2014.50

Abstract

Library internships can be valuable learning opportunities for undergraduate students and excellent examples of the rich learning environment of college and university campuses. This article examines undergraduate academic library internships through the lens of an internship for music majors and discusses ways to create engaging, high-impact educational experiences that complement traditional academic settings and programs.

 

Examples are taken from the internship programs in music, reference, and special collections and include former interns' reflections on the life-changing nature of their experiences.

Author Biographies

Timothy Sestrick, West Chester University

Timothy Sestrick is Music Librarian and Assistant Professor at the Presser Music Library, West Chester University. He previously served as Music Librarian, Head of the Music and Media Department, and Instructor of Music at Gettysburg College.

Lina Terjesen, Belmont University

Lina Terjesen is Assistant Professor for Music Library Services at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Published

2014-05-02

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Practice