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Anticipatory Socialization
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Research & Publication
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Editorial Board Internships
Kathleen Burnett & Michelle Kazmer
Anticipatory Socialization
Guided experiential learning process
related to
– Future positions
– Occupations
– Social relationships
Occurs when norms and values are
learned in anticipation of occupying a
role or role set
• (Merton & Kitt, 1950; Merton, 1968).
Editorial Board Internships
Participation in the editorial functions of a
refereed, interdisciplinary academic
journal allows:
– students to extend social and professional
ties across institutional boundaries
– broaden appreciation for the
interdisciplinary nature of research
– gain familiarity with the norms, values, and
processes of academic publication in the
information field.
• (Austin, 2002; Bess, 1978)
Application Process
• Prepared constructive manuscript
review
• Submitted sample article
• Delineate personal goals for the
internship
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Intern Responsibilities
• Co-author quarterly journalist-style
profiles
• Moderate blogs about the profiles and
featured research articles on the JELIS
website
• Help coordinate editorial board meetings
and activities undertaken by the board
• Assist the editors in the peer review
process
• Promote the journal to potential authors,
readers, reviewers, and indexers
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Opportunities for Guided
Practice in
• Writing for publication
• Managing scholarly discussion
• Coordinating meetings and
activities
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Outcomes
• Publication
• Collaborative management
• Coordination of academic
functions
• New social ties
Invitation
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• To Editors
– Advice and support for the creation
of similar opportunities
• To iSchool Deans
– Arrange academic credit and financial
support for future interns
• To All Interested
– Develop guidelines and seek funding
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Kathleen Burnett
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Michelle Kazmer
[email protected]