Field Experience Placements
School Librarianship practicums allow students the opportunity to complete hands-on experiences within a library setting of a partnering school district. These experiences expose students to many library skills, abilities, and tasks.
School Librarianship Dates & Deadlines
For Students Entering:
Practicum I in the Fall Semester and Practicum II in the Spring Semester |
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1. Complete the School Librarianship Practicum Request Form (see below) by March 1. 2. Students must also submit the following placement requirements to the Office of Educator Preparation by August 1. |
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Placement Requirements: |
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1. School Librarianship MOUs: 1 MOU is required for each practicum semester (Practicum I and Practicum II)
2. Background Check Package or Site Agreement
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For Students Entering:
Practicum I in the Spring Semester and Practicum II in the Fall Semester |
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1. Complete the School Librarianship Practicum Request Form (see below) by September 1. 2. Students must also submit the following placement requirements to the Office of Educator Preparation by December 1. |
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Placement Requirements: |
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1. School Librarianship MOUs: 1 MOU is required for each practicum semester (Practicum I and Practicum II)
2. Background Check Package or Site Agreement
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School Librarianship Placement Guidelines
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School Librarianship Practicum Request Form
School Librarianship Practicum Request Form.
If you have any questions, please email the Office of Educator Preparation at edprep@etsu.edu.
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Required Background Check Package (fingerprinting + 3 forms)
All students who participate in a field experience placement are required to complete a Background Check Package, which consists of fingerprinting and 3 required forms. This Background Check Package will be good for one calendar year.
If you have completed a Background Check Package within the past 12 months with the Office of Educator Preparation, you may be eligible for a Background Check Package Affirmation. This affirmation can extend the duration of the background check for the next year. Please email the Office of Educator Preparation at edprep@etsu.edu or call 423-439-7597 to inquire.
If you have never completed a Background Check Package or it has been over 12 months since your previous Background Check Package was completed with the Office of Educator Preparation, please follow the link below for directions to complete a Background Check Package (fingerprinting + 3 required forms): https://www.etsu.edu/coe/educator-preparation/background.php