Practicums Abound for Spring! Practicum Students, Read On!

Are you ready for practicum? LTA 276 (2 credit hours) and LTA 278 (3 credit hours) are the Supervised Field Praciticum which are required for the LTA Certificate and A.A.S., respectively. You must have completed 21 hours of LTA coursework and have the permission of the LTA Dept. Chair to register. I have already received several phone calls from student who are seeking out and arranging their practicums for Spring 2012. If you haven't begun the process, please do so before time gets away from you!

Begin by reading the practicum information on the LTA website: http://yyz.clcillinois.edu/lta/Practicum.html This should answer the basic questions. The three forms which are necessary are also posted there. Take the initiative to think about your interests and where you would like to work before approaching a librarian about a practicum.

This semester, two public libraries and a high school library hosted LTA practicum students. So far for next semester, your classmates have done an awesome job reaching out to arrange their placements. One student will be in an academic library. Another has three libraries offering projects of different types. Others have their plans in the works but not yet finalized. Wow!

If you have questions or want to brainstorm a bit, please email me (jbeckwith@clcillinois.edu) or call me to discuss it ((847) 543-2000 x32210. When you have a placement, please notify me. When you are ready to register, let me know, and I will let the registration system know that you have permission.

Spring Classes and Registration

It's time to register for spring classes! The following LTA courses will be offered:
LTA 121 Introduction to Library Science, Wed at 6 p.m.
LTA 232 Reference and Information Services, Online
LTA 234 Readers Advisory Services, Mon at 6 p.m.
LTA 252 Administration of School and Library Media Centers, Wed at 6 p.m.
LTA 274 Workplace and Supervisory Skills for the LTA, Online
LTA 276 Supervised Field Practicum (2 credit hours)
LTA 278 Supervised Field Practicum (3 credit hours)

Please note: Students who wish to register for practicum in the spring should already be arranging a placement. Practicum is taken after 21 credit hours of LTA coursework has completed. You will also need permission from the LTA Dept. Chair to register.

Job Opening - Wauconda Public Library

Wauconda Public Library has a job opening. Though this announcement is written for an MLS, Ms. Greenberg assures me that they will also consider an LTA with library experience. If this describes you, go for it!

Adult Services -Part-time Reference Librarian

Description:
Seeking a professional, dynamic, service-oriented part-time librarian to provide reference, reader's advisory, computer and technical assistance to the public. Other duties include collection development, assistance with programs and displays. Requires two nights per week and minimum one Saturday and two Sundays per month.

Requirements:
MLS from ALA-accredited institution OR solid experience at a public library adult services reference desk. Requires exceptional customer service skills and a strong desire to work with a diverse public in a very active library. Library technology skills, including familiarity with eBook devices, Windows 7/Office 2010, and social networking applications. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual a plus.

How to Apply:
Part-time. Salary: Depends on qualifications. Position open immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and 2 references to: Ms. Elizabeth Greenup; Head of Adult Services; Wauconda Area Library; 801 N. Main Street; Wauconda, IL 60084. Email to: egreenup@wauclib.org No phone calls please.