Faculty of Information Studies, University of Toronto
Job Shadowing Program

Sponsored By:
FIS Alumni Association

The annual Job Shadowing Program takes FIS students at the University of
Toronto into libraries, archives and information systems related workplaces
for a half-day or a day to observe the life of an Information Professional
at work.  Last year we had over 40 host institutions offering more than 80
shadowing opportunities! 

Once again we invite you to participate for a full day or a half-day to show
one or more students the ropes. You can provide students with valuable
insight into professional practice by: 
	*	having them observe your workplace; 
	*	explaining how your day is organized; 
	*	outlining your responsibilities; and 
	*	generally giving them a feel for life on the job. 

In return you will keep abreast of emerging trends in the field and you will
meet new and upcoming professionals and future colleagues.

To participate you can either: 
		a)	Complete the form below and email it to Helen Katz
at [log in to unmask] or
		b)	Complete the form below and mail (see address
below); or 
		c)	Fill out an electronic form on the FIS Alumni
Association's Job Shadowing page on the FIS website at
<http://www.fis.utoronto.ca/people/fisaa/fisaa8.htm>. 


Please note that the last day to submit a form for participation in the
program is Friday, January 6th. This will give students a chance to pick
site locations before their Reading Week in February.

The students will make their selection by the end of January and are
responsible for contacting their hosts.  Together, the student and host will
arrange the visit at a mutually convenient time. Hosts from other cities,
for example, may find that their student may not be free to visit until the
summer. 

Hosts from the Greater Toronto Area are especially encouraged to submit a
posting.

If you have any questions about this program, please contact Helen Katz at
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Sponsored By:
FIS Alumni Association  (Committee members: Helen Katz, Gillian Clinton,
Claire Lysnes and FIS student, Liana Giovando)

NOTE:  You may also want to consider signing up for the Ask an Alum program
at FIS.  For details see <http://www.fis.utoronto.ca/people/fisaa/Ask an
Alum.htm>

___________________________________________________________________

Name: _____________________________________________

Phone Number: ______________________________________

Fax Number: ________________________________________

Email Address: _______________________________________

Organization: ________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________

Type of Library / Information Centre / Organization:
____________________________________________________

Number of Students Able to Take:
____________________________________________________

Length of Visit: Half Day ____________   Full-day ___________

Information Studies Stream Most Suited:
		Library and Information Science: ____________________
		Archives: _______________________________________
		Information Systems: _____________________________


May we use your institution's name publicly for acknowledgement of
participation in this program:  Yes _______  No _______


Contact Information:
Helen Katz
Manager
Research and Information Services
Ontario Ministry of Finance
95 Grosvenor Street - 1st floor
Toronto, ON
M5A 1A2
(416) 325-1253  phone
(416) 325-1212  fax