LOCI Program

The Library of Congress Internships (LOCI) is a paid, 10- to 12-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.

Applications will be forwarded to selecting officials in the Library who will arrange telephone, Zoom or Microsoft 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.

Interns will complete the following 7 onsite projects during LOCI Spring 2027. 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.

# 01 Bringing The Source into the Classroom (Onsite)

# 02 Exhibit Development (Onsite)

# 03 History of Computer Cartography in the Archives: Processing the John Parr Snyder Papers (Onsite)

# 04 Improve Access to the United States News Web Archive Collection (Onsite)

# 05 Investigating Commercial Printing Inks, Circa 1900 (Onsite)

# 06 Research Librarian (Onsite)

# 07 Visitor Engagement (Onsite)

# 01 Bringing The Source into the Classroom (Onsite) – Project Description: The Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives office (PLOI) serves educators, and the Informal Learning Office (ILO) serves students and families. In 2026, the Library opened The Source: an experiential research gallery for young researchers. PLOI and ILO are interested in developing a catalog of the items displayed there for teachers and students to learn more about the items and make connections to additional items and resources across the Library’s website. Working primarily with PLOI, the intern will help design the catalog; research connections for items; and draft teaching ideas that utilize the catalog. They will observe teacher and student programming to gather insight into what this audience needs and what the Library can offer. This is a terrific opportunity for someone who is interested in the intersection of K-12 education and cultural institutions. They will gain experience in building effective educational tools that support student learning of research and analysis. Knowledge and skills required: Experience in a classroom setting (either as a professional, intern, or volunteer); Knowledge of constructivist pedagogy; Strong research and organizational skills; Able to work independently and as part of a team; Lesson plan writing; Microsoft Office programs; Strong writing and communication skills Knowledge and skills preferred: Museum education pedagogy; Visible thinking strategies; Facilitation of learning experiences; Graphic or informational design

# 02 Exhibit Development (Onsite) – Project Description: The Exhibits Office leads the development, design, and implementation of the exhibition program of the Library of Congress. Through its exhibit program the Library engages, inspires and informs Congress and the American people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity. The Exhibits Office seeks a creative, enthusiastic intern who will be tasked with the development, from concept to completion, of an original exhibition display. This is a rare opportunity to create a public exhibit featuring the Library’s rich collections that supports it’s 2027 annual theme of “Many Voices.” The Exhibits intern will gain experience working alongside professional museum staff to develop and hone their skills in museum interpretation, thematic development of exhibitions, label writing and exhibition design. This internship also offers opportunities to learn about exhibitions more broadly, including museum registration, and exhibit fabrication and installation. Knowledge and skills required: Familiarity with the fundamentals of exhibition development and design; Experience working in museums (paid or unpaid); Strong research and organizational skills; Clear written and oral communication skills for collaborative projects and public engagement; Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team as well as independently on individual assignments; Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Word Knowledge and skills preferred: Educational and/or work experience (paid or unpaid) in exhibition development or museum interpretation; Experience conducting original primary source research, ideally in an archive; Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and/or digital image editing tools

# 03 History of Computer Cartography in the Archives: Processing the John Parr Snyder Papers (Onsite) – Project Description: The Geography and Map Division is the largest repository of cartographic materials in the world and is dedicated to preserving the history of geography and cartography. The intern will be responsible for processing a segment of the personal papers of renowned cartographer and map projection pioneer John Parr Snyder. This collection consists of correspondence, research, published and unpublished manuscripts, and other materials generated throughout Snyder’s career studying and developing map projections. The intern will process collection materials from an unprocessed segment of the collection, which will include sorting materials, rehousing collection items into appropriate acid-free materials, flagging items in need of conservation intervention, and recording metadata for the creation of a finding aid. This internship will provide the candidate with hands-on experience processing an archival collection of personal papers, familiarize them with preserving materials in a collection, and introduce them to general principles of archival arrangement, description, and metadata collection. Knowledge and skills required: Strong organizational skills; Ability to consistently follow and implement a workflow; Attention to detail; Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team setting; Ability to plan work and meet deadlines; Experience with Microsoft Excel Knowledge and skills preferred: Familiarity with the principles of archival arrangement and description; Familiarity with general principles of preservation of paper-based materials

# 04 Improve Access to the United States News Web Archive Collection (Onsite) – Project Description: The Serial & Government Publication Division’s newspaper collections span 1690-present. Increasingly, news is collected in digital formats, with web archiving becoming a crucial way of capturing contemporary news content. The United States News Web Archive collection contains born-digital news websites and the websites of news publications that may have various combinations of print and digital formats. The intern will increase the collection’s discoverability on loc.gov by enhancing its metadata, using controlled vocabularies to add names and subjects to each record, and will increase access to the collection by updating contact information used in the permissions process. The intern will create a data visualization map for the collection and will conduct capture assessments, ensuring that the desired content is being adequately preserved. The intern will gain firsthand experience writing descriptive metadata and will develop knowledge of web archiving as a valuable method of digital preservation. Knowledge and skills required: Experience with Microsoft Excel; Comfort with searching a variety of library catalogs and systems; Strong research, critical thinking, analysis, writing, and organizational skills; General knowledge of journalism and the various ways the American public consumes news; General knowledge of the digital news media landscape; Awareness of basic structures of information organization and categorization Knowledge and skills preferred: Experience with data visualization platforms, such as ArcGIS Online Instant Apps; Experience using controlled vocabularies; Experience writing descriptive metadata; Working knowledge of United States geography

# 05 Investigating Commercial Printing Inks, Circa 1900 (Onsite) – Project Description: The era between the late 19th- and early 20th Century was a time of rapid change in the history of color making. New compounds were constantly introduced, popularized, then vanished from the market. These materials appear throughout the Library’s collections in colored illustrations, writing inks, and cloth bindings. This project focuses on nine volumes of commercial printing ink samples held in the Library’s general collections, dating from the 1880’s – 1920’s. The intern will work alongside a team of permanent staff to collect non-destructive analytical data to characterize these inks, using multiple instrumental methods. The data will be added to the Division’s database of reference materials, which supports technical studies identifying the materials of collection items. The intern will gain experience with spectroscopy instrumentation, working in a team on a large research project, data and metadata standards and record keeping, and learnings about the development of color science and color manufacturing. Knowledge and skills required: Prior experience working in a laboratory environment; Strong time management and record keeping skills; Ability to work independently and to coordinate workflow with other members of the team; Ability to be self-correcting enough to be able to collect good quality data in a repeatable manner; Familiarity with Excel and the exporting of instrumental data to CSV formats; Some knowledge of analytical chemistry and non-invasive spectroscopy Knowledge and skills preferred: Prior experience with any of the following is highly desirable: x-ray fluorescence, fourier-transform infrared, UV-VIS-NIR reflectance, or subtract-shifted Raman spectroscopies; Microscopy, fluorescence imaging; Some prior knowledge of cultural heritage science, art history, or art conservation is desirable

# 06 Research Librarian (Onsite) – Project Description: The Library of Congress’s Congressional Research Service provides authoritative, nonpartisan, confidential research to Members of Congress and their staff. CRS’s Domestic Social Policy division is seeking an intern to assist research librarians who provide support to policy analysts and congressional staff. This work will primarily involve participating in research requests handled by the team, assistance updating existing reports, projects involving digital collections of materials, and other capacity building projects to better position research librarians and analysts to respond to future requests. This internship provides an opportunity to enhance information research skills for a student interested in reference or research work in a government, academic, or legal setting. Knowledge and skills required: Basic search skills that can be applied to databases and websites; Basic knowledge of the United States government structure and academic research databases Knowledge and skills preferred: Experience constructing complex search strategies; Knowledge of the United States Congress and legislative process

# 07 Visitor Engagement (Onsite) – Project Description: With the projected increase in visitation every year, 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 skills, 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. Interns will assist across the Library’s Center for Learning, Literacy, and Engagement, collaborating with the Informal Learning Office and other Library departments. Knowledge and skills required: Communication skills; Time management; English language fluency; Microsoft Office suite Knowledge and skills preferred: Customer service; Work with varied audiences; Interest in history, research, and libraries

Interns will complete the following 8 remote projects during LOCI Spring 2027. 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.

# 01 Artificial Intelligence Community Specialist (Remote)

# 02 Information Technology Asset Management Operations (Remote)

#03 Information Technology (Remote)

# 04 Information Technology Service Management Process Assessment (Remote)

# 05 Internship and Fellowship Programs Communications (Remote)

# 06 Quality Assurance Automation Testing – Intern 1 (Remote)

# 07 Quality Assurance Automation Testing – Intern 2 (Remote)

# 08 Talent Recruitment (Remote)

# 01 Artificial Intelligence Community Specialist (Remote) – Project Description: The intern will gather relevant information, and shape that information for our internal and external communities that are engaged in artificial intelligence (AI). The intern will also be helpful in documenting current and new ideas about AI. Previous interns have collected training resources, developed presentations on AI for Library staff, and conducted research that was used by Office of the Chief Information Officer Digital Strategy Directorate staff. Knowledge and skills required: Possesses good communication skills, research skills, information organization skills, and visualization skills Knowledge and skills preferred: Knowledge of emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and data visualizations

# 02 Information Technology Asset Management Operations (Remote) – Project Description: IT Asset Management (ITAM) Project started in 2023. The Office of the Chief Information Officer has implemented an asset management system to manage the hardware and software assets across the Library in 2025. This product is built over the ServiceNow platform. This project will be completed entirely remotely. It is very data-oriented and has complex data relationships. The intern is expected to work with ITAM team members and analyze and fix ITAM data issues and test the same. The intern will gain skills in data analysis, requirements gathering, testing, and collaboration. Knowledge and skills required: Ability to use Microsoft Excel, SQL, and Database and has knowledge of information technology application and data analysis, development, and testing Knowledge and skills preferred: Can use script programming and is knowledgeable about ServiceNow

# 03 Information Technology Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (Remote) – Project Description: The candidate will serve as a Student 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 Student Intern will directly assist the program team with BCDR services delivery. This will include tracking and reviewing information technology disaster recovery (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 Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) BCDR Program Office deliver higher quality services to the Library. Knowledge and skills required: General familiarity with basic IT concepts such as servers, client server architecture, data center, operating systems, and patching; Proactive attitude to learning and acquiring new skills; Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with team members; Strong work ethic and orientation to detail; Ability to adhere to an established work schedule; Ability to adhere to the intern program requirements; Ability to participate in agency training classes or programs; Ability to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position description; Ability to observe all workplace rules; Proficiency/working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Ability to provide customer service; Ability to manage documents/files; Ability to assist in various daily operations; Ability to be productive, reliable, and professional; Strong English language skills, which is the preferred language of the office

# 04 Information Technology Service Management Process Assessment (Remote) – Project Description: The Office of the Chief Information Officer continues to explore ways to improve information technology (IT) service delivery. Through the use of Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) processes, IT services can be developed, managed and measured to ensure they provide value to the Library by using continual improvement methodologies. Under the ITSM Process Assessment initiative, existing IT service processes will be reviewed to promote standardization across artifacts and ensure the use of approved templates. This creates a structured pathway for elevating ITSM capabilities to allow leaders to evaluate service health, prioritize investments, and respond more effectively to mission needs The intern will be tasked with reviewing documents, websites and related artifacts to validate their consistency. This effort requires organizational and analytical skills as well as the ability to track processes in the service-delivery pipeline. This opportunity will allow the intern to understand and gain practical experience in process improvement techniques as they relate to IT service delivery. Knowledge and skills required: Process oriented, analytical, and organizational skills; Good communicator and technical writer; Familiarity with Microsoft office suite of applications; ITSM processes and software; Data reporting Knowledge and skills preferred: IT service delivery; Technical operations; Knowledge of software platforms ServiceNow, Jira, and Confluence

# 05 Internship and Fellowship Programs Communications (Remote) – Project 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. The IFP Program Assistant will work remotely with the section’s staff to overhaul content on IFP’s public-facing website. Tasks will include identifying existing content to feature on the IFP site, writing new content, coordinating review and approval of content, and coordinating publishing. The intern will also work on a special web accessibility project to ensure ADA compliance of IFP’s web content. Tasks will include creating meaningful alternative text for images; correcting links and navigation elements; ensuring appropriate color contrast; reviewing forms and form labels; and making other content, markup, or presentation changes necessary to ensure information is accessible to users with disabilities. In addition, the intern will assist IFP program managers as needed to support internship program planning and promotion. Tasks may include compiling data for reports, assisting with online events, and tracking submission of program-related documents. Knowledge and skills required: Strong written communication and editing skills; Strong attention to detail and the ability to apply standards consistently across a large volume of web content; Ability to document work and findings; Web writing and editing principles; Plain language principles; Audience-centered communication; Content organization Knowledge and skills preferred: Ability to work independently; Ability to track progress, and collaborate with web developers, content managers, and other stakeholders; Ability to manage projects; Knowledge of Associated Press Stylebook (AP Style); Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Standards, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

# 06 Quality Assurance Automation Testing Intern # 1 (Remote) – Project Description: We are seeking a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to contribute to a critical project focused on advancing our software testing processes. This project centers on 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 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++, and TypeScript Knowledge and skills preferred: Has skills in software testing and possesses knowledge of automation tools Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, and Postman

# 07 Quality Assurance Automation Testing Intern # 2 (Remote) – Project Description: We are seeking a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to 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. 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: Possesses computer programming language skills and has knowledge of Java, Python, C, and C++ Knowledge and skills preferred: Has skills in software testing and possesses knowledge of automation tools Selenium, Playwright, and Postman

# 08 Talent Recruitment (Remote) – Project 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, and 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 Microsoft 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

What is GS-03/01 pay? These internships are full-time (8 hours per day, 40 hours per week), temporary staff positions at the 2027 GS-03/step 1 level (General Schedule hourly pay rate). Onsite projects: The current pay rate (2026) for onsite work is $17.78 per hour. The 2027 rates are not available yet. Remote projects: Interns will be paid at the 2026 GS-03/step 1 level hourly pay rate based on the location where the work is performed. Find your location and its accompanying hourly pay rate here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/

What is the work schedule? Those selected for this position must be available to work 8 hours per week, 40 hours per week for the entire 12-week program, Monday - Friday. LOCI interns work 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week and determine the specific work schedule with their Project Mentors. Most LOCI interns begin work between 6:30 am – 9:30 am and depart between 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Exact start times are flexible, depending on the office you work for; LOCI interns and Project Mentors discuss requirements and arrive at mutually agreeable schedules. With the project mentor’s prior discussion and approval, LOCI interns may adjust their schedule within the pay period. For example, a LOCI intern who typically starts work at 8:00 am and departs at 4:30 pm may request to adjust a daily schedule to start at 6:30 am and depart at 3:00 pm. LOCI interns must be available to attend a mandatory orientation on Monday, February 8, 2027. All times are Eastern Time. Onsite LOCI interns must be able to report onsite for the entire duration of the internship. Onsite LOCI interns are not eligible for regular telework.

What is the location for this internship? Onsite projects will be completed within the Library’s Capitol Hill campus. Depending on the project, interns will work in one of these three buildings: Jefferson Building: 10 First Street SE, Washington, DC Adams Building: 120 Second Street SE, Washington, DC Madison Building: 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC Remote projects will be completed throughout the continental U.S.

Jefferson Building: 10 First Street SE, Washington, DC

Adams Building: 120 Second Street SE, Washington, DC

Madison Building: 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC

Do I need to provide a transcript? Yes. A legible copy of your latest college/university transcript is required with your 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, and the 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 registrar’s office to certify your current enrollment.

What are the selecting officials looking for in the application? Selecting officials will consider experience, education, and interests related to the projects. The LOCI Spring 2027 Program is an internship that incorporates professional learning and development opportunities. Successful candidates are interested in developing career skills and learning about the Library of Congress.

I am interested in more than one project for this program. Can I apply to more than one? Must I submit separate applications for each? In the Vacancy Questions, you will be asked to select your three top project choices within the selected format (remote or onsite) and describe how your education, experience, interests and/or training align with your selected projects. Submit only one application package per format. If you are interested in remote and onsite projects, you must submit separate applications for each. Note that you can only be selected for one project (remote or onsite).

Can I do two projects at the same time? No. You can only work on one project for this internship. If you apply for a remote project and an onsite project and receive offers for both, you will need to choose one.

I have not started my academic program yet. I am already registered for classes. Am I still eligible to apply? To be eligible, you need to be taking classes already, at the point of application (or be a recent graduate between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026). While you are unfortunately not eligible for the Spring 2027 session of the LOCI program, please do look for upcoming internship opportunities at the Library of Congress.

What is the time frame for recent graduate eligibility? Recent graduates between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026 are eligible to apply.

Do you provide housing? No.

Do you provide transportation? Transportation is not provided. Onsite interns are eligible to receive a transit subsidy for local public transportation.

What steps should I take when preparing my application to make sure I qualify and meet the requirements for this opportunity? Assess your schedule in advance as much as possible to make sure you can meet the 8 hour per day, 40 hour per week time commitment within the hours of 6:30 am-6:00 pm Eastern Time, Monday-Friday. Plan to submit your application through USAJOBS in advance of the deadline to allow time for any technical issues. Late applications will not be accepted. We highly recommend drafting responses outside of USAJOBS (in a Word document, for example) where they can be saved in the event of technical and/or network connectivity issues.

What are the Vacancy Questions required for this application? Describe how your education, experience, and/or training support the knowledge and skills required for your selected projects. Describe how the LOCI Program relates to your overall career goals and/or how you would benefit from working on your first, second, and third choice projects. We highly recommend that you craft responses that best demonstrate your writing skills. Selecting officials may consider your responses as writing samples, especially for projects that culminate in intern-produced written publications.

Describe how your education, experience, and/or training support the knowledge and skills required for your selected projects.

Describe how the LOCI Program relates to your overall career goals and/or how you would benefit from working on your first, second, and third choice projects.

What should I include in my federal resume? Dates, hours, level of experience and examples for each work experience. Volunteer work and roles in community organizations. Numbers, percentages, and/or dollars that highlight your accomplishments. Find more details and guidance here: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job?

Dates, hours, level of experience and examples for each work experience.

Volunteer work and roles in community organizations.

Numbers, percentages, and/or dollars that highlight your accomplishments.

How many academic credits do I receive in the program? The Library of Congress is not an academic institution and does not grant course credits. However, you may check with your school about receiving credits for your internship if interested.

I am not available to start the internship on Monday, February 8, 2027. Am I still eligible? No. We require all LOCI interns to report on the same day, Monday, February 8, 2027, for a mandatory orientation. During the orientation, interns will meet Library staff, learn about the program and policies, and complete onboarding tasks. Onsite LOCI interns can report onsite to access Orientation. Remote LOCI interns report from their offsite work locations and access Orientation through Microsoft Teams.

I cannot work 8 hours per week, 40 hours per week for the 12 weeks of the program’s duration. Am I still eligible? No. Unfortunately, hours are not flexible, but we encourage you to apply for other Library of Congress opportunities that align with your schedule.

What happens if I have to take leave during the first week of the program? Leave Without Pay (LWOP) is the option. LOCI interns are not eligible to earn annual leave. LOCI interns are eligible to earn sick leave after the first 2 weeks.

Is a background check required? If you are selected, a background check will be required. You will be contacted by the Library’s Personnel Security Division with directions detailing how to proceed. Follow the directions carefully and complete the required tasks as soon as possible. Late submissions will impact the onboarding process.

I will be living overseas during the spring of 2027. Can I still apply? No. Interns must be located in the continental U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.

Can my internship lead to a full-time job? The internships come with no guarantee for permanent employment. However, we encourage those interested in careers at the Library of Congress to look at all job opportunities listed on the USAJOBS website and the Library’s Careers website. The new skills and experience gained during your time at the Library can be used as a stepping stone and the supervisor of your internship can be a valuable reference for your future job searches.

Will these internships be offered in the summer or fall? Yes. The LOCI program is a seasonal program that runs three times a year—once in the spring, summer, and fall. For additional information about internships and fellowships at the Library of Congress, visit the Internship and Fellowship Program portal: https://www.loc.gov/ifp Click on the Overview tab to explore other internships at the Library of Congress.

What is the timeline for hiring decisions? Selections for all LOCI Spring 2027 interns are projected to be complete by early January 2027. Notices of selection or non-selection will be sent out by late December 2026. If you have any questions regarding the vacancy announcement or the status of your application, please contact [email protected] .

Short-term. Full Time. 12-week spring internship appointment. Program dates: February 8, 2027 to April 30, 2027.

American Indian/Native American studies, anthropology, archives, Baltic studies, business administration, computer engineering, computer interaction, computer science, corporate communication, cybersecurity, data science/analysis, data visualization, design, digital accessibility, Eastern European studies, economics, education, English, ethnic studies, ethnography, folklore, general studies, German studies, government, history, human resources, information management, information technology, interactive design, journalism, law, legal studies, library sciences, management studies, marketing, mass communications and media studies, museum studies, political science, project/program management, pre-law, psychology, public health, public policy, public relations, Scandinavian area studies, Slavic studies, social sciences, sociology, statistics, tourism, user research, visual arts, World War II and/or Holocaust studies

The Library does not provide academic credit, but you may arrange with your school in advance to receive credit.