About FILL - From Interns to Library Leaders
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FILL is an SCLC program designed to promote public librarianship through paid ($2000) internships or practica at SCLC libraries.
Library school students are mentored by professional librarians while completing either a 120 hour internship (UCLA) or 135 hour practicum (SJSU) during a single school term. Students enrolled in a distance learning program that is accredited by ALA are eligible to participate in FILL, and should contact their internship coordinator.
FILL is funded by SCLC and local participating public libraries.
Students
Libraries
"there is no replacement
for what I have been exposed to
regarding on-the-job application"
Kyle, 2009 intern