Albert S. Cook Library Leadership Institute for Students (A-LIST)
The library is seeking three adventurous students interested in gaining hands-on experience in academia through a yearlong, paid leadership program. The Albert S. Cook Library Leadership Institute for Students, (A-LIST), offers students experiential learning opportunities in leadership, research, research assistance, writing, teaching, and outreach. If you are passionate about promoting academic success, want to help enhance library visibility via innovative outreach, and are interested in teaching and helping students with research, please consider applying. All A-LIST students will receive extensive mentorship, leadership development, and job experience.
Responsibilities
A-LIST students will be expected to commit 10 hours a week for two semesters (Spring 2015 and Fall 2015). After receiving in-depth training, students will represent the library, through peer research help and library outreach events. A-LIST students will also have the opportunity to choose projects, working with various library departments to improve library services both internally and externally.
All students will be required to attend a minimum of six leadership workshops through the iLEAD program or other leadership opportunities on campus.
Qualifications:
Required
- Must have completed at least one semester at Towson University and have at least two semesters of enrollment remaining
- Must have a cumulative Towson GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Active member of the campus community with participation in one or more student groups, organizations, or clubs
- Creative and innovative thinker
- Outgoing personality with strong communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong collaborative skills and enjoys working on a team
- Undergraduate student
Desired
- Previous leadership training, or civic engagement activity
- An interest in library science, education, marketing, or outreach
- Interest in and/or experience with graphic design, movie, or web design software
- Interest in and/or experience with interviewing, focus groups, or survey design
Pay: $10 an hour
Hours: 10 hours/week, flexible scheduling
Must commit for one full year.
Learn more about the program and view the application at http://cooklibrary.towson.edu/A-LIST/join
Questions about the program can be sent to Carissa Tomlinson, FYE Librarian at ctomlinson@towson.edu
