Opportunities - Get invloved in Library & IT
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Explore exciting opportunities within the Library & IT department at the University of Kent!
Whether its placements, internships, paid roles or volunteering - we offer a diverse range of opportunities to help you develop valuable and transferable skills. Work with our dynamic teams to gain hands-on experience, collaborate with experts, and contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of our information services.
Work Placements
If you are seeking an interesting and relevant work experience placement to gain valuable experience in the world of work, we offer several work experience placements each year to school students in years 12 and 13.
Placements are available between February and July each year, and are usually one week long.
What to expect
Working alongside our teams, you’ll have the opportunity to acquire skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience within the Library and IT sector.
You will be assigned a mentor for the week who will be available to support you with any queries you have and act as a point of contact.
At the end of your placement, you’ll have an opportunity to feedback to your mentor on your work experience placement.
Applications for 2025 now open
We have limited places available. If you are interested in applying, read the Programme Overview and complete the online form.
- Eligibility: Secondary schools students in Years 12 or 13
- Person criteria: Enthusiastic; Friendly; Reliable; Organised.
Student Jobs & Internships
Looking for valuable work experience in the heart of campus? We have a variety of both paid and volunatry job roles open to Kent students.
Whether you are interested in gaining transferable skills such as customer services, content creation or IT support, Or eager to immerse yourself in more distinctive areas of work - there are lots of options to explore.
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Volunteer with Special Collections & Archives
There are several volunteer opportunities aligned to our collections development work. Contact SC&A for what is currently on offer.
Placement with Special Collections & Archives
Limited placements available for students on specific taught programmes where work experience is compulsory. Check with course tutors for eligibility.
Support Analyst with IT & Library Support
Keep an eye on jobshop as we frequently advertise for students to apply for Support Analyst roles within our IT & Library Support team (Helpdesk).
Student Content Creator for Library & IT
We appoint a number of Student Content Creators on fixed term 'Empower' internships to create engaging digital content for our social channels.
Student Shapers programme
The Student Shapers Programme is a flexible co-curricular initiative that empowers students to collaborate on projects focused on enhancing their campus spaces (study and recreational) and improving our Library and IT services and support.
As co-creators, students will drive improvements that directly impact their campus experience
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