Student/Intern Summer Remote Program: Creative Digital Publications

  • General Website: https://aj.sunback.homes/law/
  • Hosting Service Unit: Law Library
  • Program Contact: drd@loc.gov
  • Interests/Areas of Study: Law; Libraries; Information research; Creative writing; Research; History; Data research
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen; Permanent Resident; Visa Holder
  • Application Period: Annually
  • Application Notes: This is a summer program that is remote, mostly asynchronous, and part-time. This 9-week program will run from June 1 through July 31, with some flexibility and extra work provided if school schedules dictate an earlier start or later finish. This is a part-time program, generally 8-10 hours per week, with the ability to work more. Graduate students in library and information sciences or law students are given priority, but all graduate students, graduates, and those wishing to volunteer are welcome to apply. To apply, please send an email during the open application period addressed to drd@loc.gov / recipient: Jennifer González. Use subject line: "Application for Summer Remote Program: Creative Digital Publications." Please attach a PDF résumé and include a short cover letter in the body of your email that addresses any experience in research or writing creatively, as well as your interests in libraries and history. The open application period for summer 2026 will be from March 2 through April 30 of 2026. Applications received outside this period will not be considered. Notifications of acceptance will be made May 1, 2026.
  • Compensation: Non-paid
  • Academic Credit: The Library does not provide academic credit, but you may arrange with your school in advance to receive credit.
  • Available Benefits: Inquire within
  • Program Duration: Negotiable. Nine weeks over the summer term (June-July), with some limited flexibility.
  • Qualifications: Currently Enrolled Students (Graduate Student); 1-year post graduation; Retired; Any

The Law Library of Congress seeks volunteers and interns for creating visual data research (story maps) and creative writing publications (blog posts) that will provide access to legal material on the Law Library of Congress website. This program is part-time, remote, and independent, in a mostly asynchronous setting. The project will focus on writing and researching a Law Library of Congress digital legal collection. Training will be provided, including how to write for a government, library, and legal setting; AP Style writing; image use; metadata; and writing in an accessible style. Finished projects will be reviewed for potential publication on the Law Library's website. There will be opportunities for engagement and webinars for project and professional development, generally at 1pm EDT on weekdays. There will be a mix of required, optional, and recorded webinars.