The Jumpstart Program is a free, immersive, weeklong experience that prepares first-year library school students for a career in library technology upon graduation. The program was hosted virtually by NC State University Libraries for three consecutive years and has graduated 28 alumni. In August 2025, the program will be offered for the first time in person, hosted by the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) in Durham, NC.
Program participants will…
- glimpse “a day in the life” of different types of technology positions in libraries
- participate in technical workshops
- network with professionals at top institutions, including Duke University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- be matched with a mentor for ongoing support
- build the foundation for developing elements of a technical portfolio
- learn how to find, apply for, and interview for technical positions in libraries
All Jumpstart Program updates and information can be found at trln.org/jumpstart. Contact info@trln.org with any questions.