Yarra Plenty Regional Library is a vibrant and inclusive organisation that offers placements to students where they can develop transferable job skills in a Library and Information Services setting.
By completing a placement with YPRL, students have a unique opportunity to get behind-the-scenes and learn about the life of the library.
YPRL has 2 intake periods when students can submit their applications:
1. Applications are open during the month of February for placements that are scheduled to take place in April, May, and June.
2. Applications are open during the month of June for placements that are scheduled to take place in September, October, and November.
Please note that our placements are limited, and we will do our best to respond to applicants in a timely manner. Read more about our placements below:
What to Expect
On a typical day students may be involved in:
- Shelving, weeding, and organising the collection
- Shadowing staff
- Learning about collection procedures and program planning
- Creating library displays
- Attending library events
- Creating library resources/activities
- Assisting customers, e.g. wayfinding, providing basic Tech help, membership sign-up
- Library user feedback and evaluation
- Recommendations to improve children and youth services
- Writing book reviews