2027 Spring Library of Congress Intern (Onsite)

Summary

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.

Duties

The position description number for this position is 465642.

This is a non-supervisory bargaining unit position.

The Spring 2027 session of the Library of Congress Internships Program includes options for in-person onsite project work. Interns hired under this announcement will be expected to commute to a Library of Congress facility in Washington DC to conduct work.

This program offers undergraduate graduate students and recent graduates insight into the environment and culture of the worlds largest and most comprehensive repository of human knowledge. Interns will be exposed to a broad spectrum of library work: copyright preservation reference access standards and information management. Near the end of their appointments at the Library the interns join together to present their accomplishments and share their insights on the impact of their work.

The assignments will span many professional fields at the Library including collections support communications event planning human capital information technology and research. Interns work with Library staff on mission-critical projects that utilize the interns 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 offered across the Library of Congress that are designed to challenge and strengthen the skills of emerging professionals and fulfill the mission and vision of the Library of Congress.

Spring 2027 Projects:
The onsite project names for Spring 2027 are listed below. For full project descriptions and list of required skills for each project applicants must review the information at this link prior to applying.

1. Bringing The Source into the Classroom (Onsite)
2. Exhibit Development (Onsite)
3. History of Computer Cartography in the Archives: Processing the John Parr Snyder Papers (Onsite)
4. Improve Access to the United States News Web Archive Collection (Onsite)
5. Investigating Commercial Printing Inks Circa 1900 (Onsite)
6. Research Librarian (Onsite)
7. Visitor Engagement (Onsite; requires intern to work Tuesday through Saturday)

**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.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

All projects require basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

MUST be a U.S. citizen. Permanent residents are ineligible for consideration.

MUST be a U.S. Citizen currently enrolled at 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 level or graduate level OR have graduated or will graduate between January 1 2026 and December 31 2026.

MUST be a first- time participant in the Library of Congress Internships Program.

MUST be able to commute to a Library of Congress facility in Washington DC to conduct work duties for the duration of the internship.

MUST be available to work Monday Friday (dependent upon project assignment) during the Librarys core business hours of 6:30 am 6:00 pm Eastern Time.

MUST be available to attend mandatory orientation on Monday February 8 2027. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Notice: Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws marijuana use is illegal considered criminal activity and can affect your employment at the addition past or current drug use and activities (e.g. selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.

Qualifications

1. MUST be a U.S. citizen. Permanent residents are ineligible for consideration.
2. MUST be a U.S. Citizen currently enrolled at 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 level or graduate level OR have graduated or will graduate between January 1 2026 and December 31 2026 .
3. MUST BE AVAILABLE TO REPORT TO WORK ONSITE 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.
4. MUST be available to work a full-time schedule Monday Friday (dependent upon project assignment) during the Librarys core business hours: 6:30 am 6:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.
5. MUST be able to commute to the Library of Congress main campus in Washington DC to conduct work duties for the duration of the internship.
6. Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of a personnel security/suitability investigation. Note: If selected you must assist us to expedite processing of your application by responding quickly (within one week) to the Personnel Security Department. It is your responsibility to meet the concrete deadlines set forth under this announcement. It is also your responsibility to ensure that you respond and complete the necessary components of the background investigation within the given timeframe.

Application Requirements

1. 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. When the application system prompts please proceed to the agency site to complete your application).
2. Responses to all Vacancy Questions.
3. 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 time of application.

If you are 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 registrars 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. Transcripts must be issued by the college or university and must include your name the name of the institution andthe courses and course dates. Screenshots JPEGs Word or other text documents and stand-alone course lists are not acceptable .Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification.

If you do not have an unofficial transcript at your disposal please submit another document from your institution and/or registrars office to certify your current enrollment. Certifications via Clearinghouse are acceptable to verify enrollment.

Two (2) references (name email and phone) that can attest to the applicants proficiency skills work ethic reliability quality of work and capacity to work on teams. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR REFERENCE NAMES AND CONTACT INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF YOUR INTERVIEW. DO NOT ATTACH REFERENCE INFORMATION TO YOUR APPLICATION.

Letters of Recommendation are NOT required for the application.

For all documents except professional references you should follow the steps for submitting documents found below in step 5 of the How to Apply section.

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. All project areas may not be available at the time applicants are selected and others may be added. Applicants should be sure to indicate three project areas of interest within their applications. Please refer to the How You Will be Evaluated section for more information.

Education

MUST be a U.S. Citizen currently enrolled at 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 level or graduate level OR have graduated or will graduate between January 1 2026 and December 31 2026.

NOTE: Your transcripts and/or registrar certification of enrollment documents are required in order to verify your eligibility for consideration. Failure to provide this documentation in your application will result in disqualification. Certifications via Clearinghouse are acceptable to verify enrollment.

REQUIRED: A legible copy of your latest college/university transcripts OR official registrar documentation certifying enrollment in fall 2026.** Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required if selected for the position. Transcripts must be issued by the college or university and must include your name the name of the institution andthe courses and course dates. Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification. All transcripts and/or registrar documents must be in PDF file format. Image files Word documents etc. are not acceptable.

** 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 registrars office to certify your current enrollment. Certifications via Clearinghouse are acceptable to verify enrollment. Failure to provide any proof of enrollment will result in disqualification from consideration.

Additional information

Selections for all Library of Congress Interns are projected to be complete by early January 2027. Notices of selection or non-selection will be sent out by the end of December 2026. If you have any questions regarding this vacancy announcement or the status of your application please contact .

The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity physical ability or national origin.

Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The date of certification must be within one year of the vacancy closing date. For more information contact the selective placement program coordinator at or email .

The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such all positions are in the excepted service.

Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.

The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.

A Not to Exceed (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints.

Are you a veteran Please indicate the type of veterans preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached Veterans Preference will not be considered in the application process.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

Intern