Job Information
University of Kentucky Learning Lab Intern in Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
| Job Title | Learning Lab Intern |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU13197 |
| Department Name | 88000:LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | $14.00/hr |
| Type of Position | Student |
| Position Time Status | Part-Time |
| Required Education | Undergraduate student (more than 12 credit hours) |
| Required Related Experience | none |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | none |
| Physical Requirements | Sitting for periods of time working on computer, able to lift objects 10-20 lbs |
| Shift | varies |
| Job Summary | The UK Libraries Special Collections Research Center seeks applications from undergraduate students for internships in the Learning Lab. The Learning Lab promotes student research, scholarship, and more fully integrates Special Collections and primary source materials into the teaching and research mission of the University. Interns will be paired with unprocessed archival collections and taught how to arrange and describe rare or unique collections in their area of research interest, while enhancing access through the production of guides, exhibits, or transcriptions. In addition, interns will create a research project based on their collection and disseminate their research through conference presentations or exhibits. This final project may be designed to dovetail with a required capstone or other academic requirement. Students may also earn up to three credit hours per semester through EXP 396. To learn more about the program and see examples of previous student projects, please visit our website: https://libraries.uky.edu/locations/special-collections-research-center/learning-lab-internship To apply: 1. Select 1 or 2 archival collections from the list at https://libraries.uky.edu/locations/special-collections-research-center/learning-lab-internship/learning-lab-collections 2. Submit your resume and a 500-word essay about why you chose those collections and what you hope to learn from researching them. 3. Ask a professor who knows you well to write a letter of recommendation to be sent directly to carolstreet@uky.edu |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | The student should have attention to detail, writing, and editing skills, and the ability to follow department procedures and policies and to work independently. It is expected that the student assistant will maintain a regular work schedule. Must have respect for the intrinsic value of archival materials. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Basic computer proficiency with a working knowledge of Microsoft applications, as well as an understanding of database management. Students should have more than 12 credits to apply. |
| Deadline to Apply | 04/22/2025 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. |
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Applicant Documents
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