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Graduate Library
Preprofessional (GLP) Program
The Graduate Library Preprofessional (GLP)
Program,
administered by The Catholic University of America Libraries with the
cooperation
of the School of Library and Information Science, has a twofold
purpose:
providing selected new students in Library and Information Science with
preprofessional
work experience in the university libraries, thus establishing a
foundation
for their first professional positions; and providing the university
libraries
with a cadre of highly motivated and dedicated employees.
The university library staff
includes several GLP positions, any of
which may become available in January, May, or September, as those
holding the positions
complete their degree programs. A scholarship of over
$15,000.00
per year is applied to the tuition of each GLP student. The University
Libraries
GLP program does not include programs in the Columbus School of Law
Library or the Oliveira Lima Library.
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GLP positions are designed to
give the
student full-time exposure to the activities and responsibilities of
preprofessional librarians and opportunities to develop professional
competencies and skills. Duties include a range of operational tasks
that are basic to all university libraries as well as duties of a
professional character. GLPs work under the supervision of experienced
librarians or archivists whose on-the-job instruction is intended to
give them insights into the workings of a university library and the
needs of its
clientele. Other opportunities for growth and development are provided
during
the course of the program.
Graduate Library Preprofessionals work in the university libraries for
35 hours per week. They are subject to the same personnel regulations
as other library employees. Work schedules, which may include
some evening and weekend hours, are arranged to permit the students to
attend classes at whatever times they are offered. By taking
course loads of six hours during regular
Fall and Spring semesters and six hours during the Summer sessions,
GLPs
finish their degree requirements within a two-year period. The
employment
period is two years and may be extended only for students in
joint-degree programs established by the School of Library and
Information Science or in other degree programs approved by a GLP’s
academic advisor and the Director
of Libraries. The joint J.D. (Law)—M.S.L.S. program is not included in
the
GLP program.
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GLPs receive a salary of $15,000
during the first year
and modest yearly increments. Beginning with the first semester
of
employment and each semester thereafter, they are entitled to six
credit
hours of free non-taxable tuition while they are working in the
libraries,
given in the form of a Graduate Library Preprofessional
Scholarship. The scholarship includes up to a maximum of 18 credits per
year. The
total salary and tuition package is approximately $30,000 per
year
including benefits available in the form of workers’ compensation,
medical,
life, and disability insurance, and use of an employee assistance
program.
In addition, GLPs earn twelve days of paid leave each year and accrue
one day of sick leave per month worked, usable after 90 days of
employment.
Administrative leave is given for one day of the final comprehensive
examination. Time off for attendance at professional meetings or
conventions may be authorized. Five hours per week of
administrative leave are provided during each Summer semester while the
GLP is enrolled in classes.
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Candidates for GLP positions are
new students to Library and Information Science who have been admitted
officially to the degree program of the School. Provisional or
probationary admission does not qualify an applicant for a GLP
position. Applications will be reviewed only after the Office of the
Director of Libraries is notified of the applicant’s formal acceptance
into the master's program. A copy of the acceptance letter must be submitted
with the application package. Selection is made by the librarians designated as supervisors
of the GLP positions in the Library. GLPs must be eligible for full-time employment
in the United States.
Print the application form, or request
application forms for the GLP Program from:
Office of the Director of Libraries
315 Mullen Library
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC 20064
Tel: 202-319-5055
Fax: 202-319-4735
Please note: The Law Library GLP Program is
administered separately from the CUA Libraries GLP program. Please feel free to apply for
both programs.
Information regarding admission to the School of Library and
Information Science is available from:
Admissions Committee
School of Library and Information
Science
228 Marist Hall
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC 20064
Tel: 202-319-5085
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