John C. Hodges Library, 1015 Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996
Location Description
The Health Sciences Librarian (HSL) Team is based at John C. Hodges Library, located in the center of the UT Knoxville campus. Most of the practicum hours will be completed on-site at Hodges Library, in an office area where 16 librarians and library staff also work. Some practicum hours can be completed remotely, as determined by the HSL Team. Students will be supervised by two Health Sciences Librarians.
Practicum Work Mode
Flexible / Hybrid
Semesters or Time Period Available
Ongoing, not limited to a specific semester
Location
1015 Volunteer Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37996
https://www.lib.utk.edu/
Contact
Melanie Dixson & Niki Cobb
Health Sciences Librarians
hslibs@utk.edu
865-974-4700
Student Tasks
Students will gain hands-on experience with various aspects of health sciences librarianship, including providing reference services and research support for health sciences programs (including Nursing, Nutrition, Public Health, and Audiology & Speech Pathology). Under the direction of the HSL Team, students will learn how to develop high-level search strategies in subject-specific databases for researchers studying various health-related topics. Students will also assist the HSL Team with tasks related to collection development, synchronous online and in-person instructional sessions and consultations, research guides, and online tutorials. Students will also have opportunities to learn more about emerging technologies surrounding health sciences, including the Anatomage Table and related anatomy-based learning tools. Additionally, students will attend select library committee and health sciences departmental meetings as opportunities arise.
Type of Mentoring Provided to the Student
Liaison Programs foster a collaborative and supportive environment, and liaison librarians frequently mentor students interested in academic librarianship. The Health Sciences Librarian Team will train and mentor students in areas vital to health sciences librarianship, including advanced research support, library instruction, collection development, scholarly communication, and professional development. In addition to training, students will regularly meet with the Health Sciences Librarians to ask questions and discuss practicum progress.
Student Interaction With Others at the Location
Students will interact with other liaison librarians and library staff within Liaison Programs and other library departments. Students may also correspond with university students and faculty in health sciences and departments by email, phone, or chat as needed.