Academic Internships, Practicums, Residencies & More

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University of Alberta Library Indigenous Internship:

The University of Alberta Library (UAL) Indigenous Internship provides an opportunity for First Nations, Métis or Inuit (FNMI) students to make a contribution to UAL while pursuing a Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies at the University of Alberta School of Library and Information Studies.

The two year internship includes:

• A part-time paid position in one or more of the UAL unit libraries, undertaking various duties including public service and research or project work. In the event the intern is unable to work in Edmonton, project work that can be done at a distance may be an option.
• Tuition (full-time or part-time) paid for a student entering the Master’s degree program (in-person or online) at the University of Alberta SLIS for up to two years.

Applications usually open in February with a deadline of May 1. Applicants may apply for the internship before being accepted into the UA SLIS program, but the awarding of the internship is dependent on the student attending the UA SLIS program.

For information contact Anne Carr-Wiggin

2017-18 Interns: Lorisia MacLeod, Gabrielle Lamontagne, Kayla Lar-Son

Past Interns:

• 2020-21 Intern: Kaia McLeod
• 2019-20 Interns: Leigha Rind, Kaia McLeod
• 2018-19 Interns: Gabrielle Lamontagne, Leigha Rind
• 2017-18 Interns: Lorisia MacLeod, Gabrielle Lamontagne, Kayla Lar-Son
• 2016-17 Interns: Tanya Ball, Kayla Lar-Son, Lorisia MacLeod
• 2015-16 Interns: Tanya Ball, Minnie Bearchief

Read interns’ story here.

The UAL Academic Library Residency Program is designed to provide recent MLIS graduates with opportunities for early career development and professional work experience in an academic research library.

Established since 1999, the Residency program continues to provide recent graduates with a diverse range of opportunities to explore as new library professionals. From discovering the multitude of opportunities within academic libraries, to developing a network of mentors, colleagues and collaborators within the field, new librarians gain valuable experiences throughout their residency - in addition to pursuing opportunities for professional development and training.

As successful candidates, residents will be assigned to one of the several different units within the University of Alberta Library, and will assume a variety of assignments appropriate for an introductory appointment. In addition to their core responsibilities, residents will have the opportunity to collaborate with librarians outside of their home unit on a major project throughout their residency period.

To qualify for the residency program, applicants must:

• Have graduated from an ALA accredited Canadian library school program within the past year
• Commit to a one year contract appointment with the University of Alberta Library

UAL’s residency program provides multiple new LIS graduates with full-time employment as a sessional librarian in a UAL unit for 1 year.

Key components of this program include:

• assignment of a UAL mentor for the duration of the program,
• a robust orientation and training program,
• support for select professional development opportunities,
• articulated residency project outside of their home unit for the year with clearly defined outcomes.

This program is designed to provide strong support and structure for new graduates as they transition from school into the workplace.

Current Residencies

The residency program is on pause for the 2021/2022 year.

Past Residents