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The Faculty of Information Alumni Association Job Shadowing Committee 
would like to invite you to participate in the 2019 Job Shadowing program.

How Does it Work?
The program itself runs from February to August each year. The first 
step is to sign up to become a host by completing the form available 
here: https://ischool.utoronto.ca/alumni/job-shadowing/

Then, in February, students will attend an orientation session and be 
matched with you based on their interests and goals. Students will then 
reach out to you directly to arrange a date and time that is suitable 
for you both to meet.

Why Job Shadowing?
Becoming a job shadowing host allows you to meet with emerging 
professionals in the fields of information from our Faculty of 
Information. Previous hosts have found great value in sharing knowledge 
and providing learning opportunities to our students. Here is some of 
what they have had to say:

“As a special and quite unique library, we are always happy to get the 
word out about what we do here. It's also very helpful for students to 
see what actual library work is like so they can best decide what stream 
they want to go into, and to be better prepared for eventual employment.”

“By being a Job Shadowing Host, you are able to meet with a couple of 
new students in the field who might come with fresh eyes and questions 
to your team's perspective and outlook on your 
research/knowledge/information, etc. role within your firm. It is always 
interesting to hear other perspectives and questions.”

“It is an excellent way to (re)connect with LIS students, learn about 
what they are learning in library school and what trends they see 
emerging. Such contacts can be useful when recruiting.”


Next Steps
We invite you to complete the registration form here: 
https://ischool.utoronto.ca/alumni/job-shadowing/

Following that, you will receive a confirmation message from a Faculty 
of Information or Faculty of Information Alumni Association representative.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact 
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Thank you,
FIAA Job Shadowing Committee

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