Reference Intern Program  

Please return the completed application to Lynda Kellam or to the Jackson Library Reference Desk. The email button in the form is disabled and does not send a readable file. Please print off the form.

Here are just a few of the places our interns are now working (email us if you don't see your listing):

• American University Cairo
• High Point University
• Cumberland University
• Brigham Young University
• Stanly County Public Library
• Guilford Technical Community College
• Onslow County Schools
• Living Arts Institute, Winston-Salem

• Usually, students are not allowed to work as a graduate assistant and as a student worker (like our internships) at the same time. However, the Dean of the Graduate School can make exceptions (and usually does).
• SPA (staff) employees at UNCG are not allowed to also work as student workers. However, a SPA employee could consider a reference intern practicum.

Since 1988, reference interns have provided professional-level reference services to patrons of Jackson Library. Interns work at the Reference Desk, with a librarian most hours; some interns also staff our virtual reference service. Interns work 10-20 hours a week during the Fall and Spring semester. New interns receive 10 hours of paid orientation. In addition, first-year interns are paid to attend an hour-long training session each week.

Why apply for an internship?

• Gain professional reference experience in a supportive setting.
• Receive training from UNCG librarians before and during your internship experience.
• Possibly get experience with digital reference, collection development, and library instruction (depending on your interests and work schedule.)
• Improve your resume and list of references.
• Get paid!

1. LIS620: Information Sources and Services (or taking this class during the first semester of your proposed internship);
2. Working a minimum of 6 hours a week;
3. Working a late-evening shift once a week (until midnight Sun-Thurs, or until 10pm Friday or Saturday);
4. Committing to at least two semesters of work;
5. Attending the weekly, hour-long training sessions your first two semesters as an intern;
6. An outgoing service attitude;
7. Solid technology skills;
8. Intellectual curiosity.

Presentation by Ned Potter. Check out his Slideshare space for more presentations