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iSchool Internships!

Joy Kim

Where do I begin?

Go to the iSchool Internship Page:

Talk to your local librarians

Connect with peers and library coworkers

Attend local library conferences like BayNet

Types of Internships

Virtual Academic

Library Intern, Claremont School of Theology Library

Student Researcher (IDNA Project), SJSU iSchool

Academic

Metadata Specialist, Branner Earth Sciences Library, Stanford University

FDIP Reference & Instructional Librarian, Berkeley City College, Berkeley, CA

Public

Community Development Intern, Loussac Library, Anchorage, AK

Private/Corporate

Digital Asset Librarian Assistant, Shutterfly Inc., Redwood City, CA

K12 Schools

Library Media Specialist, San Mateo Union High School District, Mills High School

Nonprofit/Volunteer

Volunteer, Librarians Without Borders, Xela, Guatemala

How to Choose

It’s good to approach internships with an open mind. Most internships have a set period of time and some are paid and some are not.

Strategies:

Build relationships with your supervisor and peers who can later recommend you.
Check online reviews such as Glassdoor to see company ratings.
Keep an open mind about where you might end up knowing how broad internships can be covering several opportunities to grow.

Benefits

Professional Development- You will learn new skills on the job, which academia cannot teach you.
Professional Relationships- Supervisors serve as mentors/references when you apply for full-time work; you will also meet wonderful peers who can become friends!
Course Credit- You can take up to 8 credits of Internship Credit through INFO 298.
ePortfolio- Internships magnify and contribute significantly to your final MLIS eportfolio.
Expands the mind- internships truly broaden your perspective on what librarianship can look like and more.

Acknowledgements:

Sheila Gurtu

Bill Fisher