Job Description
Apprenticeship Announcement
University of Colorado Boulder Libraries
Ask A Librarian Apprenticeship
500 total hours over 40 weeks (approx 12 hrs/week), $19/hr
Description :
Gain practical professional experience in a fast-paced academic library. The CU Boulder University
Libraries is looking to hire an Ask A Librarian Apprentice who will receive training in research
competencies, staff the Ask A Librarian desk in Norlin Library two evenings from 5-8pm and one weekend
day (preferably Saturdays) from 1-5pm each week, participate in special projects under the mentorship of
a faculty librarian, and explore issues relevant to new academic librarians. The successful candidate will
provide research assistance in person and virtually in a major academic library that serves a world-class
research university. This position is a great opportunity to supplement your graduate studies with
experiential learning.
Responsibilities :
- Provide research assistance at the Norlin Library Ask a Librarian Desk
- Staff the Libraries’ chat reference service
- Attend trainings, workshops, and meetings
- Participate in special project work with Ask A Librarian Apprenticeship supervisor
- Explore other opportunities for professional development based on interest
Qualifications :
- Currently enrolled as a library & information science graduate student for the duration of the
apprenticeship. - A strong customer service orientation and a desire to provide high quality research
assistance. - Interest in pursuing a career in academic librarianship.
Additional Information :
This program begins with trainings the week of August 18, 2019 and runs through May 2020. The Ask a
Librarian Apprentice is expected to complete approximately 12 hours per week, covering nights and
weekends (schedule to be finalized at point of hire), for a total of about 500 hours over CU’s academic
year 2019-2020. The Apprentice will be paid $19/hr. For full consideration, please apply by Friday, July
26, 2019 . A course schedule providing proof of enrollment in a library science graduate program is
required at the time of hire and in January 2020.
To apply, please submit the following documents:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Unofficial Transcript
Send application materials with “Ask A Librarian Apprenticeship Application” in the subject line to
Megan.Welsh@colorado.edu.
HR Info
Send application materials with “Ask A Librarian Apprenticeship Application” in the subject line to
Megan.Welsh@colorado.edu.