Georgia Southern University Libraries seek a graduate student intern with a strong interest in Access, Affordability, Inclusive Excellence, and Sustainability issues in Higher Education. Intern will work closely with the Sustainability Librarian and will have the opportunity to co-develop strategies for advocacy, education, outreach, and engagement in multiple aspects of Open Education (OER, Open Pedagogy, Open Access).

This work may include:
developing outreach and training materials

co-teaching workshops

developing and delivering a new workshop in some area of Open Education

developing some form of digital learning objects

developing assessment tools for existing or new initiatives

research on new additions/innovations to open education

possibility for co-presenter status for conference presentation

possibility for co-authorship on publication

Individual responsibilities will be determined by strengths, previous experience, and interests.

Required Qualifications:
Meets requirements for internship program at their program of study (e.g. SJSU School of Information),

Meets requirements for internship with Georgia Southern Libraries

Strong interest in inclusive excellence and sustainability in higher education

Strong English writing skills

Proficiency in Google Workplace

Ability to work collaboratively in remote/virtual setting

Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency in Springshare Libguides

Proficiency in Canva, or similar graphic software

Scholarly Communications & Instruction Intern-Librarian

Georgia Southern University Libraries seek a graduate student intern with a strong interest in Scholarly Communications and Information Literacy Instruction in Higher Education. The successful candidate will work closely with the Scholarly Communications Librarian and will have the opportunity to participate in scholarly communications initiatives and programming such as:

Co-facilitating the Metaliteracy: Scholarly Communications (MSC) badge track workshops (through synchronous Zoom meetings), including monitoring chat and taking attendance, and sending followup messages/slides to attendees
Assisting with creating new or updated content for the Scholarly Communications LibGuide [See: https://georgiasouthern.libguides.com/scholcomm ] including Scholarly Communications Newsletter formatting
Creating Scholarly Communications and Library/IL Instruction-related digital learning materials

Required Skills:

Strong written communication skills
Experience with database searching
Ability to analyze and synthesize information and to write clearly and concisely
Experience creating documents for print and web publishing
Ability to work independently
Meets requirements for internship program at their program of study (e.g. SJSU School of Information),
Meets requirements for internship with Georgia Southern University Libraries

Preferred Skills:

Experience with content management systems, web design, and/or online teaching and learning tools
Proficiency with Springshare’s suite of tools, particularly LibGuides
Data visualization skills
Knowledge of instructional design principles.

To apply to intern at the GS Libraries, students will have to submit the following materials:

1. Letter of Interest that addresses why they wish to intern in an academic library setting and specifically, why they would like to intern at the GS Libraries (maximum 2 pages);

2. Resume (maximum 2 pages);

3. Academic transcripts (unofficial);

4. Reference letters: 1-3.

Where to Send Your Application Materials
Send the complete application materials by e-mail to the attention of:

Dr. Katia G. Karadjova
Associate Dean of Libraries, Professor
kkaradjova@georgiasouthern.edu

Subject line should state your name and the semester you are applying for.

Example: J.Smith_Fall 2023 Library Internship Application

The Process
Review of applications and selecting finalists.

Zoom interviews with the finalists.

Successful intern applicant(s) will be selected and notified.

All Intern-Librarians must abide by the Georgia Southern University’s Volunteer Policy.

Mentor(s) will be assigned to each intern.

Mentors and interns will confer and agree upon schedules and workload.