Practicum Opportunities

John C. Hodges Library's Department of Data and Digital Scholarship

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Location Description

The John C. Hodges Library in the heart of campus houses the majority of the UT Libraries’ collections and many unique services. The Data and Digital Scholarship team is based on the second floor of Hodges Library and serves the UT community through consultation, reference, and general assistance throughout every phase of the data lifecycle. Practicum hours will be completed partially in-person under the supervision of at least one Data and Digital Scholarship librarian.

Practicum Work Mode

Flexible / Hybrid

Semesters or Time Period Available

Spring

Location

1015 Volunteer Blvd Rm 236
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996
https://www.lib.utk.edu/scholar/

Contact

Sidney Gavel
Data Science Librarian
sgavel@utk.edu
8659740009

Student Tasks

The student will learn about the support academic libraries provide for researchers navigating the planning, preservation, and discovery stages of the data lifecycle and be trained in key tasks necessary to provide this support. These tasks include assisting with workshops and outreach events including the creation of materials for these events, data deposit requests, secondary data discovery requests, and updating LibGuides, as well as other tasks as needed by the team in the student's interests.

Type of Mentoring Provided to the Student

Data and Digital Scholarship is a supportive team that works both independently and collaboratively. Students will be trained and mentored by the Data Science Librarian and the Head of Data and Digital Scholarship and will attend biweekly team meetings. Mentorship will include goal setting and regular feedback.

Student Interaction With Others at the Location

Students will have a high level of interaction with both faculty and students digitally. Additional in-person interactions with the university population may be available based on student interest. Additionally, students will have frequent interactions with librarians beyond their mentor and supervisor in the Data and Digital Scholarship team and are encouraged to interact with other librarians within Hodges Library.