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Any member or group of the Library faculty may accept an intern or a volunteer if the following guidelines below are followed. (In these guidelines, the pronoun “you” applies to either individuals or groups.)
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7.When an internship involves participation with a group, the group has determined the primary faculty supervisor.
Key Procedures
Specific procedures may vary depending on who initially receives the applicant’s inquiry and the various library schools. However, the following procedures are to be followed in all cases.
1.If you are approached by an applicant regarding an internship or volunteer experience, respond immediately that their application will be considered. Give them a date by which they can expect a follow-up communication.
2.If you are not the best person to consider the application, forward it to the library faculty member who is, along with the contact and supporting documentation and the date by which the applicant expects a follow-up. Determine who will provide the follow-up communication.
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6.At the end of the internship or the academic year, report the total number of donated hours to the Associate Dean of Library Services for annual reporting to the Business Office.
Correspondence for Volunteer, Internship, and Practicum Opportunities:
Positions appropriate for volunteer work are occasionally available at the Christopher Center. If you are interested in such a position, please submit your cover letter and resume (via email) to Library Administration (Detra.Becker@valpo.edu). You will then be notified whether or not an opportunity exists in your area of interest.
If you are looking for an internship or practicum opportunity, please follow the procedures of your graduate program. The Christopher Center has a good history of providing these types of opportunities to graduate students in library and information science.