Application Procedures

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To participate as a FILL intern, a student must:

  • have completed all core courses and any other requirements required by your School to be eligible for an internship/practicum;
  • be in "good standing" at either the UCLA Department of Information Studies or San Jose State University (SJSU) School of Library & Information Science
  • submit an application (cover letter, resume, and written statement);
  • and complete an interview with a prospective library.

FILL interns may not:

  • complete an internship/practicum at a library where they are currently
    employed;
  • nor complete more than 2 FILL internships/practica during an academic yearReview the SCLC internship/practicum opportunities on FILL website

Application Process

  • Select 3 potential FILL sites from list
  • Email your application to SCLC Headquarters: sclchq@socallibraries.org and to your School’s Coordinator, either Keri Botello kbotello@ucla.edu (UCLA) or Professor Bill Fisher Bill.Fisher@sjsu.edu (SJSU)
  • The application packet should include:
    • Cover letter, including list of 3 potential FILL sites (not to exceed one page)
    • Resume (not to exceed one page)
    • Written statement indicating what you hope to gain from FILL experience (not to exceed one page)
  • Your application will be checked to ensure that that you are in “good standing” (e.g., enrolled; have requisite number of credits; maintains B average; etc.)
  • Your application will be evaluated by SCLC and a tentative FILL assignment is made. Unlike other internships/practica do NOT contact the library until you have received notification from SCLC.
  • FILL assignments are based on a combination of the following criteria:
    • Quality of application/written statements
    • Interest in previously unassigned FILL sites
    • Demonstrated interest in acquiring new professional skills in a new library setting
    • Needs of the Library
  • Once the assignment is made, student’s application is forwarded to the selected library
  • Contact the library and arrange an interview
  • FILL appointment made with concurrence of both library and student
  • Enroll in internship/practicum course
  • SCLC Headquarters will send you the forms needed by SCLC
  • Internship/practicum proceeds according to library school requirements
  • Notify SCLC Headquarters when internship/practicum is near completion so that your payment form can be sent to your Supervisor to verify your internship hours.
  • Payment is made by SCLC directly to the student after the end of the internship/practicum

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