UK Libraries Now Accepting Applications for 2018-19 Undergraduate Peer Tutor Internships

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 11, 2018) University of Kentucky Libraries is now accepting applications for 2018-19 Undergraduate Peer Tutor Internships. This internship opportunity will provide students advanced research experience in a work setting with additional mentoring and coaching from professionals.

The students selected to receive this internship will participate in, develop, and/or lead library-related and/or library-sponsored projects and activities that develop research and critical thinking skills in their area of studies or interest through assisting peers with research. Through this internship, students will:

  • Acquire expertise in the academic resources of their major discipline as well as general research tools and resources.
  • Gain experience in research assistance.
  • Assist other students with research needs through drop-in assistance, consultation and instruction.
  • Assist with and provide feedback on the development of tutorials and other instructional materials.
  • Participate in student outreach activities including K-Week, resource fairs, UK Libraries’ special events, residence hall activities and other student success events.
  • Design and implement an outreach event, under the supervision of the undergraduate outreach coordinator.
  • Assist with improving the design of the internship program and training of future interns.

Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors may apply for this internship. To see requirements and read more on compensation, visit http://libguides.uky.edu/peertutor/requirements.

Students interested in the 2018-19 Undergraduate Peer Tutor Internship at UK Libraries should submit a resume, cover letter, and recommendation by May 11. Complete instructions and the recommendation form can be found online here: http://libguides.uky.edu/peertutor/apply.

Applications for the 2018-19 Undergraduate Peer Tutor Internship can be mailed to:

Debbie Sharp

William T. Young Library

University of Kentucky

500 South Limestone

Lexington, KY 40506-0456

Applications may also be submitted by fax to 859-257-0505 (Attn: Debbie Sharp) or emailed to Sharp at dsharp@uky.edu.

As the premier research library in the Commonwealth, UK Libraries provides ever-expanding access to quality information resources, services and programs. UK Libraries locations include the William T. Young Library, the Agricultural Information Center, the Hunter M. Adams College of Design Library, the Education Library, the John A. Morris Library (Gluck Equine Research Center), the Kentucky Transportation Center Library, the Lucille C. Little Fine Arts Library and Learning Center, the Medical Center Library, the Science and Engineering Library and the Special Collections Research Center.