Guidelines for managing library practicum course during Covid-19 pandemic

Authors

  • Jutharat Changtong Faculty of Arts, Silpakorn University
  • Kandawan Kunanonvithaya Faculty of Arts, Silpakorn University

Keywords:

Online library practicum, Library practicum, Covid-19

Abstract

This article presents guidelines for managing online library practicum courses in the situation of the Covid-19 pandemic. Data collected by sending 55 third year students in Information and Library Science to attend online library practicum with 18 libraries. The teaching and learning approach is divided into 3 phases: 1) before online practicum 2) during the online practicum, and 3) after the online practicum. Librarians and students feedback were collected.

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Published

2022-12-31

How to Cite

Changtong, J., & Kunanonvithaya, K. . (2022). Guidelines for managing library practicum course during Covid-19 pandemic. TLA Bulletin (Thai Library Association), 66(2), 28–45. retrieved from https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/tla_bulletin/article/view/258750

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