The information that follows is only a general guideline to summarize the opportunities that are offered. Please contact the appropriate person for specific details and availability. Graduate students studying at other universities and in programs other than information and library science are welcome to inquire.
Recently, Library staff have supported students from the following colleges and universities:
Practicum
Length of time: 1 semester; 100 hours total per iSchool requirements
Hours/week: 10
TUFL Employee: no
Compensation
TUFL: no
iSchool at Illinois: no
Site supervisor: librarian or department head
Contact: Pat Cain - pcain@urbanafree.org
Graduate Apprenticeship via iSchool at Illinois
Length of time: 2 consecutive semesters
Hours/week: 15
TUFL Employee: no
Compensation
TUFL: no
iSchool at Illinois: Semester 1: Practicum with Field Service Fee Tuition Waiver;
Semester 2: Independent Study with $5,000 fellowship stipend + Field Service Fee & tuition waiver
Site supervisor: librarian or department head
Contact: Pat Cain - pcain@urbanafree.org
Volunteer
Length of time: TBD
Hours/week: TBD
TUFL Employee: no
Compensation
TUFL: no
iSchool at Illinois: no
Site supervisor: TUFL staff TBD
Contact: volunteer@urbanafree.org