Work Placements
La Trobe University Library offers ten-day work placements throughout the year. We recognise and understand the importance of work placements and the benefits they provide to students, host institutions, and the library sector.
We provide a limited number of work placement opportunities for those enrolled in tertiary education who require a student placement as part of the course completion.
Applications are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
How to apply
Placements for students enrolled in ALIA-recognised library and information management courses are coordinated by our Library Community Programs and Engagement team, liaising with student placement coordinators at universities.
Please contact lib-communityoutreach@latrobe.edu.au detailing the following:
- why you are interested in a placement at La Trobe University Library and the areas of library operations you hope to learn more about
- preferred month of placement
- any specific requirements from your education institution, including any requirements for specific projects as part of your placement
- your Working with Children Check card number
- a brief resumé
Work experience for secondary students
Applications are currently closed for 2023.
La Trobe University Library offers work experience placements to secondary students who are in Year 10 and above. Due to legislative requirements, work experience students must be 15 years and over.
Work Experience placements are for one week (five days) during school term.
We provide a limited number of work experience opportunities. We will evaluate applications on a case-by-case basis.
The work experience program is coordinated by our Library Community Programs and Engagement team, liaising with Library teams across the campuses.
Please contact lib-communityoutreach@latrobe.edu.au detailing the following:
- why you are interested in work experience at La Trobe University Library the areas of the library you hope to learn more about
- proposed duration and timeframe of placement
- the campus library you would like to be placed – Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Bundoora, Mildura or Shepparton
- any specific requirements from your learning institution, including any requirements for specific projects as part of your work experience