University of Memphis Lambuth Library
Location Description
The University of Memphis Lambuth Library is situated on the University of Memphis Lambuth campus in Jackson, TN. The library provides an extension of academic library services to Lambuth patrons including library instruction, circulation, and reference. It houses a collection of approximately 70,000 monographs.
Practicum Work Mode
On site
Semesters or Time Period Available
Spring
Location
705 Lambuth Blvd.
Jackson,, Tennessee 38301
Contact
Lisa Reilly
University of Memphis Campus Librarian
lisa.reilly@memphis.edu
731-425-1983
Student Tasks
Some of the tasks the practicum student will be expected to perform are organizing items in the archives, digitizing selected items, and assisting with weeding of items from the regular circulating collection.
Type of Mentoring Provided to the Student
I will provide direction and assistance with all processes. As the student feels comfortable more independence will be offered.
Student Interaction With Others at the Location
The student will mainly be interacting with me and potentially the university Special Collections Librarian. On occasion the student will be interacting with other library staff especially during the weeding process.