The FSU Libraries, in partnership with the FSU School of Library and Information Studies, are offering one-year graduate assistantships. Master’s and doctoral SLIS students are eligible to apply.

These assistantships offer SLIS students valuable, applied work experience that will enhance their classroom learning and their marketability to potential employers after graduation. These one-year GA-ships begin Fall 2010 and run through the end of Summer 2011. They require 20 hours of work per week during each academic term, and may include evenings and/or weekends. The stipend is $14,400 and may, depending on availability of funds, provide a waiver of six to nine hours of matriculation or out-of-state fees each semester. University Libraries GAships are typically available in these areas: Heritage Protocol, Public Services, Scholars Commons, Technical Services and Technology. Please indicate your area(s) of interest on the application form.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the FSU SLIS. University Library GAs must be enrolled as full-time graduate students (12 credits per semester) each semester they receive the GAship (fall, spring, summer). Find more information including details about areas of concentration and qualifications is available online.

APPLICATION: Application Deadline: April 5, 2010. Complete the University Libraries GAship online application In late April or early May 2010, University Libraries staff will select applicants for in-person interviews.

CONTACT: For more information, email Policia Clyne or phone (850) 645-8404.