University of Oklahoma·Tulsa, Oklahoma
The intern will assist with planning and hosting library outreach events, including Open House and Welcome Week activities. They will also support classroom instruction, library tours, and the revision of reference materials to improve accessibility.
Pay Range: Targeted
$15.00 per hour
Benefits: Eligible: False
Work Schedule: Other
For Best Consideration Date: 8/24/2026
The OU Tulsa Schusterman Library's Reference and Instruction Librarians propose hosting a graduate intern from the OU School of Library and Information Studies during the fall 2026 semester. This internship will provide hands on experience in academic librarianship while supporting library outreach, instruction, and student engagement initiatives.
Assist with planning, coordinating, and hosting the library's Open House.
Assist with planning and presenting a student engagement event cohosted by the Library and the OU Tulsa Student Affairs department during Welcome Week.
Review and revise library instruction and reference materials to improve clarity, consistency, and accessibility.
Assist with classroom instruction sessions and library tours for students.
Gain practical experience in academic library outreach, instruction, event planning, and user services while working alongside experienced librarians.
The OU SLIS intern would be provided with meaningful professional development opportunities while increasing the library's capacity to deliver high quality outreach and instructional programming during the beginning of the academic year.
Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: No
Candidates must be currently enrolled in the MLIS program at the University of Oklahoma. Applicants should possess strong communication skills, basic computer literacy with Microsoft Suite, and a professional demeanor.
Market context
Library instruction and outreach internships in Oklahoma tend to draw candidates who are already in MLIS programs and can support public-facing services, so enrollment status and communication skills matter early. These roles are competitive because they often combine teaching support, outreach, and day-to-day library work, and the requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time. Before applying, confirm your University of Oklahoma MLIS enrollment and tailor examples of Microsoft Suite use and professional communication.