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In diesem Beitrag werden die Einschränkungen und Konsequenzen für Pflichtpraktika während der COVID-19 Pandemie thematisiert. Im Kontext der Praktikumsberatung des Instituts für Bibliotheks- und Informationswissenschaft der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin wurden 81 Einrichtungen kontaktiert und angefragt, welche der Einrichtungen während der andauernden Einschränkungen ein Praktikumsangebot machen. Die Ergebnisse der Befragung, daraus resultierende Konsequenzen sowie Vorschläge für Ersatzleistungen oder Alternativen zum klassischen Praktikum (im digitalen Raum) werden mit den Vor- und Nachteilen beschrieben. The paper investigates the impact of the pandemic and subsequent limitations on student internships required by study programmes. The internship advisory service of the Berlin School of Library and Information Science at Humboldt University contacted 81 institutions to ask whether they offered internships under corona restrictions. The results of this survey are presented here and suggestions for substitutes or digital alternatives to the traditional model of internship are outlined – with their advantages and disadvantages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This report presents the research laboratory (iLab) at the Berlin School of Library and Information Science of the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin which was opened in spring 2016. The iLab is both a research laboratory for empirical studies like eye tracking, interviews, usability studies or retrieval experiments and a space for hands-on research to promote practise-orientated imparting of methods and processes to scientific trainees. In the report, the first two semesters are also reflected in day-to-day running as well as the previous and future surplus value for research and teaching. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Private-Public Screenings is a new film distribution method aimed specifically at connecting people. Its purpose is to provide a film to private persons free of charge and encourage them to share the film in a public way, so that sharing information becomes a social activity. This research investigated the extent of openness of these events. It examined whether or not people who host Private-Public Screenings actually make them public. Results of a survey among 135 hosts of a recent run of Private-Public Screenings show that people have indeed opened their homes to strangers for the purpose of creating an event and sharing a film. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article examines the interaction of users with RFID lending- and return machines based on observations from four German libraries. The results indicate that the interaction generally works well. Users demonstrated both calmness and routine in working with the machines. The article suggests four areas in which the interaction could benefit from further design improvements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the state of library science study, jobs, and students in Germany. The curriculum of library science is reviewed, in particular the Masters program, as are the requirements for effective librarians and the smooth interaction between human and machine in the automated library. Technical knowledge requirements are also reviewed.