University of Alberta's Academic Internship Positions

Academic Library Internship Positions 2008/2009

The University of Alberta Libraries invites applications from recent library school or archival studies graduates interested in pursuing a career in academic libraries. The internship appointment is for a one-year or a two-year term.

Qualified applicants must:

• have graduated from an accredited Canadian library school program or archival studies program in 2007 or 2008.
• commit to a one or two year contract appointment in the University of Alberta Libraries
  

  The internships are intended to:

• provide experience to recent graduates interested in exploring a career in academic libraries
• provide an opportunity to discover the multitude of opportunities within an academic library setting
• create mentoring and networking opportunities for recent graduates as well as provide for professional development and training
  
  

It is anticipated that the successful candidates will assume a variety of assignments appropriate for an introductory appointment. Assignments will include reference and collections work and instructional opportunities. These assignments could be system-wide or located in any library unit or department, depending upon system needs and the skills, abilities and interests of the successful candidates. In 2008/09, one of the internships is designated for a graduate from a master's program in archival studies. Another internship will be preferred for the Bibliothèque at the Campus St-Jean (a French language faculty). Interest in either of these two opportunities should be clearly indicated in the letter of application. Those interested in the Bibliothèque St-Jean must be capable of working in both French and English

The successful candidates will possess an enthusiastic service attitude, excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt to change and a variety of clients. All candidates will also possess superior information management skills.

Completed application packages must be received no later than April 21, 2008 to be considered for a July 1, 2008 appointment. Appointment will be at the Librarian 1 level with a current salary of $48,685 (under negotiation).

Information concerning the application procedure is located at:
http://www.library.ualberta.ca/employment/intern/

For more information contact:

Kathleen De Long
Associate Director
University of Alberta Libraries

kathleen.delong@ualberta.ca
(780) 492-7675
(780) 492-8302 (fax)

To contact our 2007/08 interns see:
http://www.library.ualberta.ca/aboutus/interns/index.cfm