[Hiring] Library of Congress Intern @LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Role Description

The Library of Congress Internships (LOCI) program is a seasonal, 10- or 12-week paid internship program that enables undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain experience through applied learning and professional development opportunities that advance the academic and career pursuits of participants.

• This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
• The Spring 2027 session of the Library of Congress Internships Program includes options for virtual, remote project work.
• Interns hired under this announcement will be expected to conduct work from their home location.
• Interns will be exposed to a broad spectrum of library work: copyright, preservation, reference, access standards, and information management.
• Interns will present their accomplishments and share insights on the impact of their work at the end of their appointments.
• Assignments will span many professional fields at the Library, including:
  • Collections support
  • Communications
  • Event planning
  • Human capital
  • Information technology
  • Research
• Interns work with Library staff on mission-critical projects that utilize their existing skills.
• Interns are exposed to additional opportunities to expand their skills through special assignments, professional development training and workshops, mentoring, and other enrichment activities.
• Interns participate in a wide range of projects designed to challenge and strengthen the skills of emerging professionals and fulfill the mission and vision of the Library of Congress.

Spring 2027 Projects:

• Artificial Intelligence Community Specialist (Remote)
• Information Technology Asset Management Operations (Remote)
• Information Technology Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (Remote)
• Information Technology Service Management Process Assessment (Remote)
• Internship and Fellowship Programs Communications (Remote)
• Quality Assurance Automation Testing – Intern 1 (Remote)
• Quality Assurance Automation Testing – Intern 2 (Onsite)
• Talent Recruitment (Remote)

**Please note, there is no page restriction to your resume, and you are allowed to upload a resume longer than two pages in the resume section within the application process. When the application system prompts, please proceed to the agency site to complete your application.

Qualifications

• MUST be a U.S. citizen. Permanent residents are ineligible for consideration.
• MUST be currently enrolled at the time of application in a degree-granting program of study at an accredited institution of higher learning (community college, college, university, or tribal college) at the undergraduate or graduate level, OR have graduated or will graduate between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026.
• MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK REMOTELY FOR FULL TWELVE-WEEK PERIOD from February 8, 2027 through April 30, 2027.
• MUST be available to attend mandatory orientation on Monday, February 8, 2027. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• MUST be available to work a full-time schedule, Monday – Friday during the Library’s core business hours: 6:30 am – 6:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.
• Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of a personnel security/suitability investigation.

Requirements

• Resume (please note, there is no page restriction to your resume, and you are allowed to upload a resume longer than two pages in the resume section within the application process).
• Responses to all Vacancy Questions.
• Latest transcript from the current or most recently attended college or university OR official registrar documentation certifying enrollment in fall 2026. Unofficial copies of transcripts are acceptable at the time of application.
• If you are a freshman at your institution and do not have an unofficial transcript at your disposal OR your unofficial transcript does not display enrollment in the fall 2026 semester, please submit another document from your institution and/or registrar’s office to certify your current enrollment.
• A legible copy of your latest college/university transcripts is required with your online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application.
• Your transcript will be used to certify your eligibility for the program. Official transcripts will be required if selected for the position.
• Two (2) references (name, email, and phone) that can attest to the applicant's proficiency, skills, work ethic, reliability, quality of work, and capacity to work on teams.
• Letters of Recommendation are NOT required for the application.
• IMPORTANT NOTE: Once selected and hired for the internship, every effort will be made to accommodate project selections. Due to the popularity of some areas of interest, preferred project placement cannot be guaranteed.