Information Specialist Internship Program (ISIP) Intern

Department Overview: The Information Specialist Internship Program (ISIP) is designed to provide experience, mentoring, and training that will compliment and enhance each student’s specific academic and career development goals. ISIP’s structure is based upon a two-year cycle, divided by three to four units/modules per year that focus on the foundations of library and information professions. The internship provides participants with experience in different work environments in academic libraries, and essential experiences in the following areas: collection management, information technology, public services, technical services, and general professional development. More information about ISIP is available at https://www.library.wisc.edu/about/employment/information-specialist-internship-program/ Anticipated Start Date: mid-October 2026 Anticipated End Date (If Applicable): Remote Work Eligibility Detail: Partially Remote Anticipated Hours Per Week: Minimum: 8 Maximum: 10 Schedule: Interns will work 8-10 hours weekly Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum: Minimum: $15.00 Number of Positions: 2 Qualifications: Interest in learning about library and information professions Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment Knowledge, Skills & Abilities : No prior library experience required. Training provided upon hiring. Position Summary/Job Duties: Interns complete five half-semester modules that address learning goals in the following areas: Collection Management Information Technology Public Services Technical Services General Professional Development The internship concludes with a full semester capstone experience in support of each intern’s academic or career interests. Physical Demands: We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided accommodations. If an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Lisa Play at lisa.play@wisc.edu Institutional Statements: Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu Accommodation Statement: If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/