The culminating experience for School Library Media/Library Professional Certificate programs. The practicum experience involves student participation in a professional field work setting under the supervision of a designated on-site supervisor and the university practicum director. The practicum is built on the standards set forth in Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Media Programs (AASL/AECT, 2009) in five critical content areas: (1) Leader, (2) Teacher (3) Instructional Partner, (4) Information Specialist and (5) Program Administrator. When Offered: (spring, summer, fall)