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.

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Recently, Library staff have supported students from the following colleges and universities:

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Internship in Adult & Youth Services (AYS) or the Champaign County Historical Archives (CCHA)

Length of time: Employment while enrolled in a graduate program or up to two years, whichever occurs first.

Hours/week: 10

TUFL Employee: Yes

Compensation

TUFL: hourly wage as TUFL employee

iSchool at Illinois: possible tuition waiver

Site supervisor: department head

Contact: Rachel Fuller - rfuller@urbanafree.org 


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: Rachel Fuller - rfuller@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: Practicum Semester 1: none Independent Study
Semester 2: $5,000 stipend + fee & tuition waiver

Site supervisor: librarian or department head

Contact: Rachel Fuller - rfuller@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