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MLIS Graduate Assistantships

St. Catherine University Libraries are committed to educating library science professionals. Because of this commitment, the Libraries offer Graduate Assistantship opportunities to students currently enrolled in the St. Kate's MLIS program.  

Working under the direction of St. Kate's librarian mentors, the assistantship experience will serve to expand upon knowledge gained in the classroom. Graduate assistants will gain valuable work experience with their own career goals in mind, choosing among positions in public services, special collections, research or in a medical library.

All assistantship positions are awarded for one semester and require a commitment of ten hours per week. The rate of pay is $12 per hour and positions do not include tuition remission or benefits.  


Current Graduate Assistantship Positions and Application Information

Department
Deadline to apply
3pm Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009
Archives (St. Paul)
TBA
5 pm Thursday, Oct. 1 2009
TBA
Reference (St. Paul)
3pm Friday, Sept. 11, 2009
TBA

Requirements for ALL assistantship positions

  • Must be currently enrolled in the MLIS program at St. Catherine University
  • Must have completed the required core courses:
        LIS 701 Introduction to Library and Information Science,
        LIS 703 Organization of Knowledge and
        LIS 704 Reference and Online Services
  • Must supply a current St. Kate's transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or grade report
  • Must commit to one full semester as an assistant
  • Must abide by departmental policies and the student employment policies established in the St. Kate's Student Employment Handbook
  • Must meet periodically with mentor to provide regular updates on progress made toward learning goals established at the start of the assistantship