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http://dx.doi.org/10.1633/JISTaP.2020.8.2.3

Factors Influencing Student Satisfaction with the Fieldwork Course in LIS in South Korea  

Cha, Sung-Jong (Department of Library and Information, Soongeui Women's College)
Bae, Kyung-Jae (Department of Library and Information, Dongduk Women's University)
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Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice / v.8, no.2, 2020 , pp. 32-44 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study attempts to draw the implications of student satisfaction with fieldwork courses in the library and information science (LIS) program in South Korea by determining the level of satisfaction experienced by students with practicums at a library and information service agency. LIS students with fieldwork experience were surveyed to assess their satisfaction and the factors affecting their satisfaction. Results from a multiple regression analysis revealed that from among factors of practicum settings, major-related attributes, and general attributes of respondents, "satisfaction with majors" and "interpersonal relationships" had a significant effect on satisfaction with practicums. Examining the six components of satisfaction with the course revealed that "practicum program" and "practicum setting" had a significant relationship with overall satisfaction. A selective intervention program to improve satisfaction with the course needs to be developed based on factors influencing overall satisfaction, focusing on "interpersonal relationship" and "satisfaction with majors.
Keywords
fieldwork course; student satisfaction with practicum; library and information science education; curriculum of practical training; library internship;
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