Paid Work Opportunities
SCUA employs undergraduate and graduate students throughout the academic year as well as during the summer months. These students assist with the archival and research workflows, including conducting inventories for manuscript collections, organizing and rehousing archival material, digitizing material, assisting users in the research room, assisting with exhibits, and much more.
Students can find current job opportunities in SCUA using the HireADore student employment portal.
Buchanan Library Fellows
The Buchanan Library Fellowship program supports hands-on student learning opportunities that build desirable skills and deepen students' understanding of resources and services in Vanderbilt Libraries. With a focus on undergraduate instruction, the program connects faculty and professional librarians with students to work on experiential library projects and present their work at the end of their fellowship. Fellows learn new skills, earn a stipend, and participate in experiences that add to their expertise and resumes.
Students can apply for Buchanan Library Fellowships for each fall and spring semester. See the latest opportunities on the BLF application page.
Vanderbilt Cloud Innovation Lab
The Vanderbilt Cloud Innovation Lab (VCIL), housed at the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries and powered by Amazon Web Services, provides immersive experiences for Vanderbilt University students who are interested in learning how to use artificial intelligence and cloud technologies to develop advancements in digital preservation. Under the mentorship of AWS and library staff experts, students not only gain important career skills by collaborating on open-source technology but also have meaningful opportunities to enact lasting, positive change.
Students can see current opportunities on the Vanderbilt Cloud Innovation Lab website.
Immersion Vanderbilt
Immersion Vanderbilt is more than just an academic requirement for all undergraduate students–it’s an opportunity to tailor your educational journey to match your passions and career aspirations. This unique opportunity allows students to work closely with faculty mentors, tap into Vanderbilt’s extensive resources, and make a difference in their chosen field.
SCUA is available to assist students in Immersion Vanderbilt through research, internships, community engagement or other creative projects.
Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu if SCUA can help with your Immersion experience.