2027 Spring Library of Congress Intern (Onsite)

Library of Congress; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Library of Congress invites applications for the 2027 Spring LOC Internships (Onsite) in Washington, DC. This paid, 10- to 12-week program offers hands-on library work across departments with mandatory orientation Feb 8, 2027.

Internships require US citizenship, enrollment verification, and the ability to work 40 hours weekly between 6:30 am and 6:00 pm ET, with several onsite project assignments in Spring 2027 across multiple divisions.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Currently enrolled in an accredited degree-granting program (undergrad or grad) at time of application or will graduate between Jan 1, 2026 and Dec 31, 2026
• Transcripts or enrollment verification required to confirm eligibility
• Official transcripts will be required if selected for the position

Responsibilities

• Serve in non-supervisory, bargaining unit role on onsite projects
• Assist in a broad range of library tasks across multiple disciplines
• Participate in professional development and mentoring activities
• Contribute to mission-critical projects across Library staff
• Collaborate on project work in areas like copyright, preservation, reference, and information management

Job description

2027 Spring Library of Congress Intern (Onsite)

• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week. Interns must be able to work the majority of their schedule between 6:30 am - 6:00 pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (dependent upon project assignment), and attend mandatory orientation on February 8, 2027.

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.

Key Responsibilities

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 world's 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.

• Bringing The Source into the Classroom (Onsite)
• Exhibit Development (Onsite)
• History of Computer Cartography in the Archives: Processing the John Parr Snyder Papers (Onsite)
• Improve Access to the United States News Web Archive Collection (Onsite)
• Investigating Commercial Printing Inks, Circa 1900 (Onsite)
• Research Librarian (Onsite)
• 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.

Requirements & 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, and the 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 registrar's 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Library of Congress, Legislative Branch.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $17.78 – $17.78/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-14.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Full-time - 40 hours per week. Interns must be able to work the majority of their schedule between 6:30 am - 6:00 pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (dependent upon project assignment), and attend mandatory orientation on February 8, 2027. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.