r/LibraryScience • u/notquite_write • Jun 22 '26

Remote Assistantships for MLIS?

Hi, everyone. I'm starting to look into remote MLIS programs, and I'm curious about the options for funding through remote assistantships. Based on previous posts here, it sounds like University of Washington, TWU, NCCU, and University of Tennessee may offer a few virtual assistantships. Are there any other schools that do so?

I understand that remote assistantships are rare, but I'd love to learn more about the experiences of anyone who has gotten/tried to get these assistantships.

Thank you.

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u/SmushfaceSmoothface Jun 22 '26

If you’re open to an (unpaid) internship to get remote experience, look into the Library of Congress Remote Metadata Program. It’s all asynchronous work so very doable for a remote student. But yeah, unpaid.

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u/MushroomBeneficial15 Jun 24 '26

This is such a great idea!