Learning Lab Intern

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

• Job Title:
  
  Learning Lab Intern
• Requisition Number: DU14400
• Department Name: 88000:
  
  LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION
• Work Location:
  
  Lexington, KY
• Salary: $14.00/hr
• Position Type:
  Student
• Time Status:
  Part-Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Undergraduate student (more than 12 credit hours)
• Preferred Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft applications and database management, more than 12 credits to apply
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Sitting for periods of time working on computer, able to lift objects 10-20 lbs
• Shift: varies
• Final date to receive applications: 04/24/2026

The UK Libraries Special Collections Research Center seeks applications from undergraduate students for internships in the Learning Lab. The Learning Lab promotes student research, scholarship, and more fully integrates Special Collections and primary source materials into the teaching and research mission of the University.

Interns will be paired with unprocessed archival collections and taught how to arrange and describe rare or unique collections in their area of research interest, while enhancing access through the production of guides, exhibits, or transcriptions. In addition, interns will create a research project based on their collection and disseminate their research through conference presentations or exhibits. This final project may be designed to dovetail with a required capstone or other academic requirement.

Students may also earn up to three credit hours per semester through EXP 396.

To learn more about the program and see examples of previous student projects, please visit our website.

The student should have attention to detail, writing, and editing skills, and the ability to follow department procedures and policies and to work independently. It is expected that the student assistant will maintain a regular work schedule and must respect the intrinsic value of archival materials.

We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.