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MLIS Co-op

Students in the library

The benefits of co-op for students and employers

The MLIS Co-op program, begun in 1979, formally integrates a student's academic study with paid work experience. Students are exposed to the professional environment, and have the opportunity to use and develop newly acquired skills, and gain practical experience which will contribute to their training as professionals.

Employers gain enthusiastic, adaptable, temporary employees with up-to-date skills on a “just-in-time” basis.

Sample Past Employers (There is no guarantee of future co-op positions at these organizations)

  • Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Library Services, Burlington, ON
  • Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown, ON
  • Jules Léger Library, Global Affairs Canada, Ottawa, ON
  • Leddy Library, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON
  • Lethbridge Public Library, Lethbridge, AB
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Toronto, ON
  • Queen Elizabeth II Library, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL
  • The D. B. Weldon Library, University of Western Ontario, London, ON

Information for students

Information for employers