GAO Student Trainee (Librarian)

Code4lib; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Center for Library Science is seeking current graduate students in Library and Information Science programs for a summer internship. Applications due 02/24/2026; the position closes once 100 applications are received.

This is a paid internship opportunity in a government research setting. Interns will assist with literature reviews, data gathering, and preparing concise briefs for congressional and agency use, gaining hands-on experience in

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an LIS graduate program and eligible for a summer internship.
• Strong research and analytic abilities are expected.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with literature reviews and data gathering for library science projects.
• Summarize information and prepare concise briefs for teams.
• Support outreach and coordination activities with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Research

Analysis

Communication

Education

Graduate student in Library and Information Science

Tools

Library databases

Job description

Description

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. We accomplish our mission by providing objective and reliable information and analysis to the Congress, to federal agencies, and to the public, and recommending improvements, when appropriate, on a wide variety of issues to make government work better.

The Center for Library Science, part of Applied Research and Methods at GAO, is seeking current graduate students in Library and Information Science programs to apply for a summer internship. Applications due 02/24/2026. This job will close when we have received 100 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date.