Full Time
Internship
Washington, DC (Onsite) / Remote (U.S.) (Remote)
Posted 7 days ago
$17.78-19.24/hour USD / Year
Salary: $17.78-19.24/hour

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Program Overview

The Library of Congress Internships (LOCI) is a paid, 10- to 14-week seasonal internship program that enables undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain career experience by working on various projects to support the Library of Congress’ mission and goals.

Through working with staff members in various divisions, LOCI interns support the Library of Congress’ IT infrastructure, explore collections, support management of programs and projects, and produce products that position the Library of Congress as a dynamic center for fostering innovation, sparking creativity, and building lifelong connections.

With guidance from mentors, LOCI interns are exposed to a broad spectrum of library and administrative work, including project management, communications, cataloging, visitor engagement, public programming, copyright, and information technology.

No previous experience is necessary, but internships are competitive and special skills or knowledge are usually desired. Selections are based on narrative responses to vacancy announcement questions, reference calls, and an interview with a selection official.

The Library of Congress Internships (LOCI) Program is made possible by gifts from the Library Internship and Fellowship Trust Fund and the Mellon Foundation.

Selection Process

Selection Process: Applications will be forwarded to selecting officials in the Library who will arrange telephone, Zoom or MS Teams interviews with promising applicants. Letters of recommendation are not required for this application. After completion of the selection process, those selected will be provided with detailed information on reporting for their internship.

A complete application package consists of: 1) resume; 2): legible copy of latest college/university transcripts, and 3): responses to vacancy questions. Note: All items must be submitted through USAJOBS during the open application period. Follow the LOCI Fall 2026 Onsite and LOCI Fall 2026 Remote links to apply. Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Prepare to apply for LOCI Fall 2026 by reading this How to Apply guide. (PDF, 5.17 MB)

Selections for all 2026 LOCI Interns are projected to be complete by late May 2026. Notices of selection or non-selection will be sent out by mid-June 2026. If you have questions regarding the USAJOBS vacancy announcement or the status of your application, please contact jobhelp@loc.gov.

Onsite Projects for LOCI Fall 2026

Interns will complete one of the following 4 onsite projects during LOCI Fall 2026. All work for these projects will be completed entirely onsite within the Library’s Capitol Hill campus.

Each intern will be assigned to work on one project as their primary responsibility, alongside other assignments that will introduce them to the range of Library activity. Applicants will be asked to select their top three project choices in 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. 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.

Project Descriptions

Onsite Projects

Onsite Project Descriptions for LOCI Fall 2026

# 01 Clarice Gaylord Papers Processing Project (Onsite) – Library Collections and Services Group/Researcher and Collections Services/Special Collections Directorate/Manuscript Division/Preparation SectionProject Description: The Library of Congress Manuscript Division’s holdings, consisting of more than 12,000 archival collections, focus on American history and culture. Under the guidance of an archives specialist, the intern will develop an understanding of archival principles of arrangement and description. The intern will apply those principles while processing the papers of Clarice Gaylord, an African American woman who served in multiple leadership roles at the Environmental Protection Agency. In addition to receiving educational support provided by the archives specialist, the intern will meet other Manuscript Division staff to learn about resolving minor conservation concerns, creating finding aids, cataloging, providing reference services, and other professional skills. At the conclusion of the program, the intern will have provided access to a meaningful addition to the Manuscript Division’s holdings concerning African American women in the sciences and granted the public an opportunity to engage in informed conversation about the nation’s environmental history .Knowledge and skills required: Ability to plan work and meet deadlines; Ability to think critically and propose resolutions to problems; Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team setting; Ability to communicate in writing; Knowledge of American history and culture; Knowledge of a variety of office technology applications such as Microsoft Office Suite
# 02 Increasing Access to the Small Press Expo Collection (Onsite) – Library Collections and Services Group/Researcher and Collections Services/General & International Collections Directorate/Serial And Government Publications Division/Reference SectionProject Description: The Library of Congress maintains one of the largest comic book collections in the world. In 2011 the Library of Congress partnered with the Small Press Expo, an annual event highlighting artists, writers and publishers of comic art, in an effort to obtain independently published materials for the Library’s collections. The Ignatz Awards, given at the event, recognize the outstanding achievements of creators in comics and cartooning in both print and digital format.This project will focus on research supporting an inventory of Ignatz winner materials, a public research guide, and Library catalog access points making this material more available to researchers world-wide. The intern will gain skills and knowledge researching independently published comics, organizing and describing information for a reference guide, and organization of information for underrepresented content to increase access to unique and important elements in the Library’s collections.
Knowledge and skills required: Strong critical thinking skills; Solid understanding of research methods; Proficient at writing in English; Adept at organizing information

Knowledge and skills preferred: Experience with LibGuides platform; Use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel; Interest in library science, history, art, design, writing, or comics
# 03 Visitor Engagement Specialist (Onsite) – Office of the Librarian/Chief of Staff/Center for Learning, Literacy & Engagement/Visitor Engagement OfficeProject Description: With the projected increase in visitation of about 5% over FY24, the focus of providing visitors with an outstanding and seamless experience has made the work of VEO even more important and central to the Library. This internship will be 100% onsite entailing: welcoming and assisting visitors as they arrive, ensuring that visitors have timed-entry tickets, scanning tickets, and providing all necessary information for a positive experience. Answering questions and assisting with the Main Reading Room and Live! at the Library event. Providing support in solving visitor issues in a friendly and efficient manner. The intern will gain experience working with Library professionals, customer service skill, time management, and event management skills. Ability to stay organized and multitask in a fast- paced environment. In addition, the internship will provide valuable, real-world experience at the Library of Congress, offering interns a chance to develop technical, professional, and interpersonal skills.Knowledge and skills required: Communication skills; time management; English language fluency; Microsoft Office suite
Knowledge and skills preferred: Customer service; work with varied audiences; history; research; library interest
# 04 The Source Youth Engagement and Operations (Onsite) – Office of the Librarian/Chief of Staff/Center for Learning, Literacy & Engagement/Informal Learning OfficeProject Description: The Source Youth Engagement and Operations intern project will assist with the opening processes, procedures, events, and assessments of the Library’s new space, The Source: Creative Research Studio for Kids. Interns will familiarize themselves with the Library and its Source collection, present information to visitors, assist with opening events, and provide feedback into the programs alongside changes needed to ensure a successful Library experience. This onsite role will include creating necessary resources for visitors, presenting research opportunities to youth audiences, and speaking with the public about the work of the Library’s Conservation and Preservation teams. The intern may also assist with programs and events focused on the Source and family audiences at the Library and present cart programs to Library visitors. The selected intern will learn about public speaking, community and youth engagement, communication, and research.Knowledge and skills required: Verbal and written communication; experience working with youth audiences; Microsoft Office Suite; education facilitation; customer service; best practices for engaging with young people and families
Knowledge and skills preferred: Creative writing; blog writing; experience working in a public, research or university library or museum; visitor engagement; exhibition design and implementation

Remote Projects for LOCI Fall 2026

Interns will complete one of the following 8 remote projects during LOCI Fall 2026. All work for these projects will be completed remotely. Each intern will be assigned to work on one project as their primary responsibility, alongside other assignments that will introduce them to the range of LOC activity. Applicants will be asked to list their top three project choices in 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. 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.

Remote Project Descriptions for LOCI Fall 2026

# 01 Internship and Fellowship Programs (IFP) Program Assistant (Remote) – Office of the Chief Operating Officer/Human Capital Directorate/Talent Recruitment & Outreach Division/Internship and Fellowship Programs SectionProject Description: The Internship and Fellowship Programs (IFP) section manages some of the Library of Congress’ most complex internship programs that involve several major offices within the agency. Because of the complex nature of the internship programs that IFP manages, the section requires full-time support with executing the programs. The intern will work remotely with several program managers within the IFP section to support communication, event coordination, and program documentation efforts. Tasks could include designing and facilitating activities for cohort bonding sessions, creating agendas for professional development sessions, and tracking submission of program-related documents. The intern will gain a deep understanding of program and project management within a professional, fast-paced environment at the Library of Congress.Knowledge and skills required: Strong research, analysis, and organizational skills; experience in event planning such as developing an agenda for an event, facilitating an event and/or creating activities for an event; willingness and/or experience in mentoring peers in a formal setting; experience with Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Word
Knowledge and skills preferred: Ability to assess and inventory departmental records accurately and completely; ability to learn new collaborative software programs through independent study, online training and with an expert; ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of Library of Congress employees; knowledge of basic quantitative and qualitative analysis to review and report on trends in program activities
# 02 Talent Recruitment (TR) Specialist (Remote) – Office of the Chief Operating Officer/Human Capital Directorate/Talent Recruitment & Outreach Division/Talent Recruitment SectionProject Description: The Talent Recruitment (TR) section aims to employ innovative recruitment strategies to promote and market the Library of Congress as an employer-of-choice. TR works to promote that the Library is for all and has a career for you. The intern supports the Library’s goals to invest in talent for the future, support the Library’s hiring needs, and promote a culture of continuous improvement. The intern will help TR expand efforts to broaden brand awareness while also assisting in gathering and analysis of recruitment resources. This remote intern will assist in promoting Library opportunities; researching and documenting best practices and business processes in our collaborative software workspace (Confluence) and through the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); support TR programs and initiatives; and complete short administrative projects as needed. The intern will gain research, analytical, communication, and project management skills. They will gain knowledge of federal employment and information about the Library’s mission, work, and careers.Knowledge and skills required: Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, and to prepare accurate reports and create communications; ability to multi-task effectively, communicate progress clearly, ask questions and anticipate challenges; ability to work independently with supervisory direction and to establish work priorities and meet deadlines; strong research, analysis and organizational skills; ability to assess and inventory departmental records accurately and completely; knowledge of basic quantitative and qualitative analysis to review and report on trends in program activities; ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of Library of Congress employees; experience with Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Word; experience working with confidential information; experience working on a team on collaborative projects in addition to working independently
Knowledge and skills preferred: Data analysis and/or data visualization skills; advanced Microsoft skills, such as MS Teams and Excel for data analysis, or data visualization; human resources or recruitment interest or experience; familiarity with recruitment platforms such as Handshake or Simplicity
# 03 Library of Congress Publishing Office Intern (Remote) – Office of the Librarian/Chief of Staff/Center for Exhibits and Interpretation/Publishing OfficeProject Description: The Library of Congress Publishing Office creates books and other products that showcase the collections, history, services, and scholarship of the world’s largest library. This internship provides students who are interested in a career in publishing with direct editing experience. The intern will complete a variety of assignments necessary to complete current and forthcoming projects, and they will also receive an introduction to the book publishing profession through a carefully curated selection of reading and industry training material, along with collaborative meetings organized by Publishing Office leadership. Working closely with other members of the Publishing Office, the intern’s responsibilities will include: conducting research and checking facts; proofreading manuscripts and typeset pages; organizing arts logs for heavily illustrated books; and drafting text for captions and credits. As a result of this internship, the intern will gain key skills and knowledge of how to publish nonfiction books.Knowledge and skills required: Strong research skills including the ability to synthesize large amounts of data into digestible chunks; Writing skills to create informative and entertaining prose; Ability to proofread documents and notice typographical errors; Critical thinking skills and desire to take initiative with assignments; Rules of grammar and spelling; An interest and curiosity in book publishing as a career
Knowledge and skills preferred: Ability to usespreadsheet software programs like Excel; Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style, and basic copyright rules
# 04 Supporting the Centers for the Book Affiliate Network (Remote) – Office of the Librarian/Chief of Staff/Center For Learning, Literacy & Engagement/Professional Learning & OutreachProject Description: The Center for the Book (CFB) was established by an Act of Congress in 1977, to stimulate interest in books, reading, and libraries. There is an Affiliate CFB in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and all US territories. In honor of America’s 250th birthday, the Library, the CFB, and PBS Books are working in partnership to create a video series that explores the literary heritage of the United States. The intern will work to identify materials in the Library’s digital collections to support the creation of these videos and to further highlight the Library’s collections. In addition, the intern will work to complete short profiles of Centers, allowing the Library to better connect with their affiliate partners. This project provides an invaluable opportunity for the intern to both better understand and engage with the Library’s vast collections and gain exposure to a national network of affiliates.Knowledge and skills required: Ability to search and filter information in library catalogs; Good organizational skills; Experience with Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Word; Good communication skills; Good writing skills; Good information-seeking skills; Working knowledge of social media
Knowledge and skills preferred: Ability to analyze social media strategies; Somewhat advanced research skills; General knowledge of how libraries serve the public and serve patrons; Working knowledge of libraries of all types
# 05 Quality Assurance Automation Testing with SAFe Methodology (Remote) – Office of the Chief Information Officer/IT Design & Development Directorate/Design Division/Quality Assurance & Testing SectionProject Description: The Quality Assurance Automation Engineer position will contribute to a critical project focused on advancing our software testing processes. This project centers around implementing automated testing solutions using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) in a remote setting. The primary goal is to enhance the quality and reliability of our software products through advanced automated testing practices. Responsibilities include designing and developing automated test scripts and frameworks, defining testing strategies, and optimizing processes. The scope of work also involves analyzing test results and contributing to continuous integration and deployment pipelines. This project is service-oriented, with a strong emphasis on improving the efficiency of software testing and quality assurance. The intern will be tasked with developing automated tests, collaborating with cross-functional teams, attending meetings to discuss progress, and reporting findings. They will also be responsible for maintaining test frameworks, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring comprehensive test coverage.Knowledge and skills required: Skills in computer programming language and knowledge of Java, Python, C, C++, Typescript
Knowledge and skills preferred: Skills in software testing and knowledge of automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman)
# 06 Quality Assurance Automation Testing – Intern 1 (Remote) – Office of the Chief Information Officer/IT Design & Development Directorate/Design Division/Quality Assurance & Testing SectionProject Description: The Quality Assurance Automation Engineer will contribute to a critical project focused on advancing our software testing processes. This project centers around implementing automated testing solutions. The primary goal is to enhance the quality and reliability of our software products through advanced automated testing practices. Responsibilities include designing and developing automated test scripts and frameworks, defining testing strategies, and optimizing processes. The scope of work also involves analyzing test results and contributing to continuous integration.The intern will contribute to building up the regression test suite in Azure DevOps for Congressional Research Services Integrated Research and Information Development, Maintenance & Enhancements Project which is being developed using .Net Core. The Intern will be tasked with developing automated tests, collaborating with cross-functional teams, attending meetings to discuss progress, and reporting findings, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
Knowledge and skills required: Possesses computer programming language skills and has knowledge of Java, Python, C, TypeScript

Knowledge and skills preferred: Has skills in software testing and possesses knowledge of Automation tools (Playwright, Cypress, Java Script, TypeScript)
# 07 Quality Assurance Automation Testing – Intern 2 (Remote) – Office of the Chief Information Officer/IT Design & Development Directorate/Design Division/Quality Assurance & Testing SectionProject Description: The Quality Assurance Automation Engineer will contribute to a critical project focused on advancing our software testing processes. This project centers around implementing automated testing solutions. The primary goal is to enhance the quality and reliability of our software products through advanced automated testing practices. Responsibilities include designing and developing automated test scripts and frameworks, defining testing strategies, and optimizing processes. The scope of work also involves analyzing test results and contributing to continuous integration and deployment pipelines. This project is service-oriented, with a strong emphasis on improving the efficiency of software testing and quality assurance. Interns will be tasked with developing automated tests, collaborating with cross-functional teams, attending meetings to discuss progress, and reporting findings. They will also be responsible for maintaining test frameworks, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring comprehensive test coverage.Knowledge and skills required: Possesses computer programming language skills and has knowledge of Java, Python, C, C++
Knowledge and skills preferred: Has skills in software testing and possesses knowledge of automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Postman)
# 08 IT Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (Remote) – Office of the Chief Information Officer/Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery DivisionProject Description: The candidate will serve as an intern with duties and responsibilities relating to collaboration with the Program Officer, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) to assist with the operation and performance assessment of BCDR service offerings. The intern will directly assist with the program team with BCDR services delivery. This will include tracking and reviewing IT DR planning documentation, participating in IT DR testing and training, note-taking during major IT service disruptions, and helping create program status reports. The efforts during this internship will help the BCDR Program Office deliver higher quality services to the Library.Knowledge and skills required: General familiarity with basic IT concepts: servers, client server architecture, data center, operating systems, patching; ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with team members; strong work ethic and orientation to detail; adhere to an established work schedule; proficiency/working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; ability to provide customer service; assist in various daily operations; can be productive, reliable, and professional
Knowledge and skills preferred: Able to speak and write in English with clarity; has a proactive attitude to learning and acquiring new skills; familiarity with MS Project, Visio, and/or MS Access

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