Library Placements Program

As part of our community engagement and commitment to the Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museum industry, the University of Newcastle Library welcomes applications for short, unpaid, work-based learning placements from tertiary students undertaking Galleries, Libraries, Archives and/or Museum studies; and from secondary students interested in the GLAM professions.

Our Library Work Experience and Student Placement program facilitates tertiary and secondary students to obtain valuable experience with real-life skills to complement their study.

Participating students will be able to observe and participate in essential functions and processes throughout the Library and Galleries.

Student Information

Placement Students will:

  • Be covered by the home institution’s relevant insurances, e.g., public liability and workers' compensation.
  • Attend during the University’s regular span of work hours (8.00am – 6.00 pm, Monday – Friday), subject to staff availability. Requests for virtual placements will be at the discretion of the work experience supervisor.
  • Adhere to the University of Newcastle Code of Conduct.
  • Not receive any payment from the University or the Library for work experience.
  • Bring their own device when attending placement. Students who do not have access to their own device should advise of this so we may facilitate alternative arrangements.
  • Be responsible for their own parking, transport, and accommodation costs. Visits to alternate sites will be organised by the University of Newcastle Library.

Applications

To apply to undertake placement at the University of Newcastle Library, please liaise with your placement coordinator at your home institution.

Contact Library Business Services

If you have any questions or are in need of further information on our placements program please contact:

T: (02) 4921 7147
E: Library-Business-Services@newcastle.edu.au