Placement+report

Assessment item 1 Placement report Value: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Due date: Variable Return date: - Length: 2500 words (+/- 10%) Submission method options EASTS (online) Task **Complete parts A, B, C and D and submit within one month of completion of placement.** Use the writing up of the placement report as a time to reflect upon what you have observed and experienced. It is expected that you will be analytical about your experiences providing evidence of professional interaction across a range of areas, drawing conclusions and reasoning implication and consequences. **Part A** Overview the library or information agency where you undertook your placement. Discuss FOUR of the following: the role of the library, users, services, collections, access provided to collections, use of technology, staffing and management. (approx. 1000 words) **Part B** How effectively do you feel the library meets the needs of its users? Support your conclusions with examples. (approx. 500 words) **Part C** Discuss the activities you were involved in while on placement and reflect upon what you have learnt and gained from these experiences. (approx. 500 words) **Part D** Reflect on the value of the placement experience in your development as a teacher librarian and a member of the wider library and information profession. (approx. 500 words) Rationale To connect the placement experience with knowledge, theory and skills in a reflective and disciplined manner. Marking criteria The extent to which the placement report provides evidence of: > – reveals evidence of reflection on thoughts, values and understandings flowing from the professional placement and academic coursework. > – demonstrates ability to move beyond description of events to identify, analyse and critically assess the issues within them > – self analysis in terms of skills, knowledge and understandings gained. > – effective and focused use of reporting outline > – clear, well organised and fluent presentation. For the feedback sheet for this assignment, go to the Resources section of the subject Interact site. Presentation Your report should be in numbered sections, with clear subheadings.
 * **Critical awareness**
 * **Critical thought and analysis**
 * **Clarity and presentation**