The course offers practical field experiences in school media centers. Students have an opportunity to link theoretical content with practice, and observe teacher librarians practicing their craft and engage in activities that reinforce the role of teacher librarians as information specialist, instructional leader, teacher, as well as skills in administrative leadership, management and organization, communication, diversity, human relations, literature and literacy, access to information, and professionalism. Prerequisite: Students must complete six LIB courses prior to taking LIB 550