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15-Day Library Internship Report

The 15-day internship at St. John's College Library provided hands-on experience in library operations, focusing on the Dewey Decimal Classification system and KOHA Library Management Software. Key activities included book organization, cataloging, and user assistance, which enhanced practical knowledge in library science. The experience was valuable for applying theoretical knowledge and developing essential skills in library management.

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15-Day Library Internship Report

The 15-day internship at St. John's College Library provided hands-on experience in library operations, focusing on the Dewey Decimal Classification system and KOHA Library Management Software. Key activities included book organization, cataloging, and user assistance, which enhanced practical knowledge in library science. The experience was valuable for applying theoretical knowledge and developing essential skills in library management.

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Date Day Work Description Librarian’s Signature Sara

[Day 6] 6 Reorganized a section on literature and language using DDC. Cross-checked classification numbers.

[Day 7] 7 Assisted in circulation activities—issuing and returning books using KOHA.

[Day 8] 8 Updated borrower records and generated overdue reports in KOHA.

[Day 9] 9 Continued cataloging and tagging activities. Worked under supervision to update item statuses in KOHA.

[Day 10] 10 Arranged periodicals and journals chronologically. Used KOHA to record periodical details.

[Day 11] 11 Conducted shelf-reading and stock verification using KOHA-generated shelf list.

[Day 12] 12 Helped with user assistance—guiding users to find resources using OPAC and classification numbers.

[Day 13] 13 Participated in a workshop on digital library services. Learned about integration of e-resources in KOHA.

[Day 14] 14 Prepared a mini report on common cataloging errors found during shelf-check. Discussed with librarian for correction methods.

[Day 15] 15 Summary discussion with librarian and feedback session. Submitted final report and reflected on the internship learnings.

Tucker College
Department of Language and Literature
15-Day Internship Report
Host Institution: St. John’s College, Library
Intern: [Your Name]
Duration: [Start Date] to [End Date]

Internship Report Summary

During the 15-day internship program at St. John's College Library, I had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in library operations, particularly in book stacking and
arrangement using the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system and managing book records using KOHA Library Management Software. The experience has deepened my
understanding of technical processing and improved my practical knowledge of library science.

Daily Work Log

Conclusion

Date Day Work Description Librarian’sSignature

[Day 1] 1 Introduction and orientation to the library. Overview of collection


arrangement and basic functions of KOHA.
[Day 2] 2 Assisted in sorting and shelving books according to DDC. Learned about
different sections: general works, philosophy, and religion.

[Day 3] 3 Continued stacking activities. Practical training in assigning DDC numbers to new books.

[Day 4] 4 Entered new book records in KOHA. Practiced cataloging using MARC tags and learned about bibliographic records.

[Day 5] 5 Barcoding and spine labeling activities. Matched physical books with digital records in KOHA.

The internship at St. John’s College Library has been a valuable experience, allowing me to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting. I gained proficiency in classification using
DDC and developed skills in KOHA software including cataloging, circulation, and inventory. I am grateful to the library staff for their guidance and support throughout the internship.

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