Student/Intern LOCI Program

  • Hosting Service Unit: All Library of Congress
  • Program Contact: LOCI@loc.gov
  • Interests/Areas of Study: American Indian/Native American studies, Anthropology, 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, Hotel and Restaurant Management, History, Human Factors, Human Information Technology, Human Resources, Interaction 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 Studies, Sociology, Statistics, Tourism, User Research, Visual Arts, World War II and/or Holocaust Studies
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
  • Application Period: Annually
  • Application Notes: Follow the LOCI Summer 2026 Onsite and LOCI Summer 2026 Remote links to apply.
  • Compensation: These internships are full-time, temporary staff positions at the GS-03/step 1 level. Onsite: $17.78 per hour for 10 weeks, 40 hours per week. Remote: $17.47 - $19.43 per hour for 10 weeks, 40 hours per week. Rates are subject to variations based on federal cost of living adjustments and differences in locality pay area rates for the current year.
  • Academic Credit: The Library does not provide academic credit, but you may arrange with your school in advance to receive credit.
  • Available Benefits: Onsite interns are eligible for transit benefits.
  • Program Duration: Short-term. Full time 10-week summer internship appointment. Program dates: June 1, 2026 to August 7, 2026.
  • Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled at time of application at the undergraduate or graduate level, AND/OR have graduated between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025.

Program Overview

The Library of Congress Internships (LOCI) is a paid, 10- or 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 selecting 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

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.

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 Summer 2026 Onsite and LOCI Summer 2026 Remote links to apply. Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Prepare to apply for LOCI Summer 2026 by reading this How to Apply guide.

Selections for all LOCI Summer 2026 Interns are projected to be complete by late February 2026. Notices of selection or non-selection will be sent during the first week of March 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 Summer 2026

Interns will complete the following 9 onsite projects during LOCI Summer 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 and is subject to change. All project areas may not be available at the time applicants are selected and others may be added. Applicants should be sure to indicate two projects of interest within their applications.

Onsite Project Descriptions for LOCI Summer 2026

  • #01 The Source Youth Engagement and Operations (Onsite) – Office of the Librarian/Office of Communications, Outreach & External Affairs/Center for Learning, Literacy & Engagement/Informal Learning Office

    Project 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

  • #02 Visitor Engagement Specialist (Onsite) – Office of the Librarian/Office of Communications, Outreach & External Affairs/Center For Learning, Literacy & Engagement/Visitor Engagement Office

    Project Description: With the projected increase in visitation of about 5% over fiscal year 2024, the focus of providing visitors with an outstanding and seamless experience has made the work of the Visitor Engagement Office 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 the Live! at the Library events; providing support in solving visitor issues in a friendly and efficient manner. The intern will gain experience working with Library professionals, and skills in customer service, time management, and event management. Candidates should have the 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

  • #03 Modern End User Engineering Internship (Onsite) – Office of the Chief Information Officer/IT Partner Engagement Directorate/IT End User Services Division/End User Computing Section

    Project Description: This initiative strengthens enterprise IT operations, focusing on endpoint management and cybersecurity. The intern will support improvements to Microsoft Intune deployment and vulnerability remediation strategies. This onsite opportunity offers hands-on experience with technical configuration, documentation, and security tasks that enhance compliance and operational readiness. Intern responsibilities include deploying Intune Autopilot, packaging/managing Intune applications, performing vulnerability remediation, tracking plan of action and milestones, designing workflow solutions in Microsoft Visio, and creating/updating standard operating procedures (SOPs). The intern will develop practical knowledge of Intune, enterprise security practices, workflow design, and documentation. This experience builds foundations for certifications such as A+, Network+, Security+, and Apple Certified Support Professional.

    Knowledge and skills required: Prior hands-on experience troubleshooting PC or Mac hardware and software issues (e.g., through a university help desk, a previous job, or personal projects); familiarity with command-line interfaces like PowerShell on Windows or Terminal/Shell Scripting on Mac/Unix; exposure to enterprise IT concepts like Active Directory, user permissions, or group policies; basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles, such as malware, phishing, and the importance of patching; previous exposure to Visio or other diagramming software; experience using an IT service management (ITSM) or ticketing system (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira); actively pursuing or having already obtained an entry-level IT certification, such as the CompTIA A+

    Knowledge and skills preferred: Proficiency in Windows; iOS/iPadOS and macOS platforms; basic Unix and or bash knowledge; familiarity with tools like Microsoft Intune, SCCM, and JAMF; understanding of device enrollment, compliance policies, and remote management; installing, configuring, and updating common enterprise applications; diagnosing and resolving software issues

  • #04 Modern Desktop Management and Support Internship (Onsite) – Office of the Chief Information Officer/IT Partner Engagement Directorate/IT End User Services Division/End User Computing Section

    Project Description: This project offers a comprehensive immersion into enterprise-level IT operations, providing critical support to endpoint management, cybersecurity, and asset management functions. In this onsite internship, the intern will be tasked with imaging and configuring Windows/Mac builds, packaging applications with Intune, and performing hands-on vulnerability remediation. Core responsibilities include supporting plan of action and milestones (POA&Ms), inventorying and documenting audio-visual conferencing rooms, designing technology solutions in Microsoft Visio, and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs).

    Knowledge and skills required: Strong problem-solving mindset with a logical approach to troubleshooting technical issues; excellent verbal and written communication skills which are essential for documenting SOPs and team collaboration; a high degree of curiosity and an eagerness to learn new technologies and processes; ability to work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively within a team; familiarity with Windows 11 and/or Mac OS environments, including installation, navigation, and basic settings configuration; fundamental understanding of computer hardware components (e.g., RAM, CPU, SSD) and their functions; basic networking concepts, such as IP address, DNS, and Wi-Fi

    Knowledge and skills preferred: Prior hands-on experience troubleshooting PC or Mac hardware and software issues (e.g., through a university help desk, a previous job, or personal projects); familiarity with command-line interfaces like PowerShell on Windows or Terminal/Shell Scripting on Mac/Linux; exposure to enterprise IT concepts like Active Directory, user permissions, or group policies; basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles, such as malware, phishing, and the importance of patching; previous exposure to Visio or other diagramming software; experience using an IT service management (ITSM) or ticketing system (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira); actively pursuing or having already obtained an entry-level IT certification, such as the CompTIA A+; any prior customer service experience, which translates well to supporting end-users in a corporate environment is preferred

  • #05 Economic Research on Copyright and Creative Industries (Onsite) – Copyright Office/Office of Policy & International Affairs/Office of the Chief Economist

    Project Description: The economic research intern will conduct a review of the academic and policy literature on the economics of IP protection in creative industries and to inform the United States Copyright Office of research on this matter. They will prepare a report summarizing the state of the literature as well as summarize and analyze copyright registrations data and deposits for these organizations and industries. They will work closely with economists and statisticians in the Copyright Office to further the economic research agenda of the Office on this and other topics. As appropriate, they will also communicate insights from this study and other Office research in shorter form for the public.

    Knowledge and skills required: Skills in reading, understanding, and synthesizing sophisticated academic research articles in the field of economics

    Knowledge and skills preferred: A working knowledge of copyright; experience collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and reporting data; hold a bachelor's degree in economics or related field and be currently enrolled in, or recently completed a graduate program in economics or public policy

  • #06 Workflow Wizard: Documentation Transformation for the Digital Imaging Lab (Onsite) – Library Collections and Services Group/Discovery and Preservation Services/Collections Digitization Division/Digitization Support Services Section

    Project Description: The Collections Digitization Division (CDD) provides leadership and support to digitize the Library’s varied collections. CDD has four sections that are responsible for onsite digitization, execution of digitization contracts, analysis and reformatting of Library materials, development and sharing of digitization specifications, and improving workflow processes to increase efficiency. The intern will review CDD’s shared process and reference documentation and collaborate with CDD staff to isolate key documents and to help re-invent the way this information is shared across the division. This internship is a unique opportunity for individuals with digital skills, a creative mindset, and a strong interest in technical communications, knowledge management, or related disciplines. This position provides a rare opportunity to work behind the scenes with a group of digitization professionals.

    Knowledge and skills required: Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and with teams, set and meet deadlines, and summarize and synthesize information; editorial skills; ability to devise searches to find and verify information; intellectual curiosity about digitization; basic proficiency with Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint and comfort with learning new software

    Knowledge and skills preferred: Experience working with enterprise software and cloud-based applications; technical savvy; a creative mindset; an attention to detail; familiarity with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint; familiarity with user experience (UX) design, web design, and photography

  • #07 Federal Appellate Court Records and Briefs Inventory and Metadata Intern (Onsite) – Library Collections and Services Group/Law Library/Global Legal Research Directorate/Public Services Division

    Project Description: The Law Library’s Public Services Division is undertaking a large project to inventory, index, and make discoverable the contents of a microfilm collection of District of Columbia Circuit Court records and briefs. This unique microfilm collection of records and briefs from a Federal appellate court is inaccessible without a finding aid. There are no existing finding aids to the collection (e.g., no print index, no docket ranges or case name labels). To make this important collection available to users and reduce the time needed for staff to find materials and retrieve materials upon request, the intern will review materials from this collection and document descriptive metadata in a spreadsheet. The intern’s work will be instrumental in completing tasks necessary toward completion of this project. The intern will also work on one or more blog posts that will highlight the Law Library’s collection.

    Knowledge and skills required: Attention to detail; good time management; ability to follow a workflow; basic computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat); basic experience working with spreadsheets

    Knowledge and skills preferred: Ability to use microform readers; general knowledge about Federal appellate court processes and documents

  • #08 COVID-19 American History Project (Onsite) – Library Collections and Services Group/Special Collections Division/American Folklife Center

    Project Description: The COVID-19 American History Project (CAHP) is a Congressionally-mandated initiative of the American Folklife Center to document and make available Americans’ experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic. Since May 2023, the CAHP has collected over 250 interviews from individuals across the United States. The CAHP intern will primarily be responsible for listening to these interviews and assisting American Folklife Center staff to identify shared, thematic elements across the interview materials. This work will enable the creation of educational materials—such as school curricula, StoryMaps, or other digital resources—from the CAHP collections. This onsite internship will provide the intern with the opportunity to work directly with professional folklorists, ethnomusicologists, and archivists on staff at the American Folklife Center. This internship represents an invaluable experience for an intern to gain first-hand experience working with oral history collections, interpreting ethnographic research materials, and learning from staff expertise.

    Knowledge and skills required: Ability to listen and analyze oral history interview collections; ability to work with large research collection, consisting of over 200 interviews; experience conducting research involving oral history, ethnography, and/or public health collections; ability to work independently and with direction from supervisors/mentors; basic understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic; prior experience conducting archival research project involving oral history materials

    Knowledge and skills preferred: Ability to turn research collections into engagement materials for the broader public; proven ability to analyze large, ethnographic collections and to draw connections between collection materials; ability to think critically and creatively about how oral history collections can inform future educational efforts; deep knowledge of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially related to its development in the United States and its humanistic elements

  • #09 Less Commonly Taught Language Metadata Intern (Germanic, Slavic, and Eastern European) (Onsite) – Library Collections and Services Group/Discovery and Preservation Services/Acquisitions & Bibliographic Access Directorate/Germanic And Slavic Division/Scandinavia, Baltic and Central Germanic Section

    Project Description: The Germanic and Slavic Division acquires (via purchase and non-purchase), processes, and catalogs materials from Scandinavian, Baltic and Germanic countries, Russia, and East Central and Southeast Europe; also, provides consultation to other divisions for cataloging-in-publication records that require expertise in the languages, history, religion, or culture of the countries covered by the division. We create this metadata using skills in less commonly taught languages. This internship is fully customized to the successful candidate’s language skills to provide mutual benefit for both parties. Students will gain practical cataloging, acquisitions, and/or other technical services-related skills in their target language while reducing the division’s arrearage in said language(s). Master of Library Science (MLS) students interested in cataloging can gain practical metadata skills, but students in all stages of their academic careers can succeed in this position. Area studies students, foreign language students, and heritage speakers can gain practical work experience in their language and in typical Library workflows.

    Knowledge and skills required: Ability to navigate web browser, web search engine, Microsoft Word, and Outlook; ability to perform internet research; language preferences: any Scandinavian or Baltic languages, Greenlandic (Inuit languages), any Slavic language, Hungarian, German, Albanian, Modern Greek, Romanian, reading knowledge of at least one language cataloged in Germanic and Slavic culture OR some knowledge of language with strong area studies background

    Knowledge and skills preferred: MLS students/recent graduates with Scandinavian or Baltic language expertise; cataloging experience (MARC format, RDA, NACO); familiarity with navigating an integrated library system, interpreting a MARC record, and interpreting a name authority record; knowledge of Library of Congress Subject Headings, Library of Congress Classification, Name Authority Cooperative Program rules, controlled vocabularies, and the history or culture of the countries covered by the Germanic and Slavic Division

Remote Projects for LOCI Summer 2026

Interns will complete the following 20 remote projects during LOCI Summer 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 and is subject to change. All project areas may not be available at the time applicants are selected and others may be added. Applicants should be sure to indicate two projects of interest within their applications.

Remote Project Descriptions for LOCI Summer 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 Section

    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. 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 submissions 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.

    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 Section

    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 information and analyzing recruitment resources. This remote intern will assist in promoting Library opportunities; researching and documenting best practices and business processes in our collaborative software workspace (Atlassian 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 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 User Experience Design – Design Systems Intern (Remote) – Office of Chief Information Officer/IT Design & Development Directorate/Design Division/User Experience Design (UXD) Section

    Project Description: The Library of Congress is in the initial phase of developing a holistic design system for potential use across multiple projects. The intern will be responsible for reviewing current design artifacts across projects, developing components in Figma, drafting documentation, and presenting to colleagues on their current progress. This internship is a remote opportunity. The intern will be expected to work collaboratively with the User Experience Design team and leverage Figma for all design artifacts. At the end of the internship, knowledge and experience will be gained in the development of a design system, understanding how to lead through systems thinking within a large organization, and a strong foundation in Figma.

    Knowledge and skills required: Ability to collaborate; ability to communicate in a team; user experience design

    Knowledge and skills preferred: Figma; web design; design systems; accessibility

  • #04 Quality Assurance Automation Testing with SAFe Methodology (Remote) – Office of the Chief Information Officer/IT Design & Development Directorate/Design Division/Quality Assurance & Testing Section

    Project Description: The Quality Assurance Automation internship 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, Playwright, Postman)

  • #05 User Experience (UX) Research for Digital Library Services (Remote) – Office of the Chief Information Officer/IT Design & Development Directorate/Design Division/User Research Section

    Project Description: User experience (UX) research comprises methods and activities that UX practitioners and digital designers undertake to better understand the users of the Library’s digital products and services. The fully-remote UX Research Intern will work with user researchers, UX designers, IT specialists and collections colleagues to identify user research questions, plan a user research study, and conduct user research activities that benefit digital tools in development. These digital tools support the transfer of files from outside the Library into our systems, and also the storage of digital collections to be processed and made accessible to the public. The intern will learn how to apply user research methods, how to draw user research insights, and how to create user-centered, actionable recommendations to teams developing the Library’s digital tools. The intern will create a written report, a presentation, and potentially design deliverables like user stories, a user journey map, or UX wireframes.

    Knowledge and skills required: Ability to engage successfully with colleagues in a fully remote setting; possesses curiosity for human behavior and how that impacts humans’ uses of digital tools; ability to speak and write in English with clarity (without the aid of AI tools); ability to listen and take notes thoughtfully; ability to learn new digital tools; demonstrates patience in learning complex digital concepts; demonstrates good time management and organizational practices; demonstrates an engaged and motivated attitude; familiarity or experience with user research practices and concepts and experience with user experience (UX) design practices and concepts

    Knowledge and skills preferred: Practices ethnographic research methods; designs wireframes and visual interfaces; excels in writing for different audiences; excels in presenting to different audiences; familiarity with user research methods, user research and design tools like Optimal and Figma, human-computer interaction (HCI), and service design

  • #06 Alternative Text Accessibility Intern (Remote) – Office of the Chief Information Officer/IT Design & Development Directorate/Design Division/Digital Accessibility Section

    Project Description: The Library is committed to drive a user-centered digital vision to realize a digitally-enabled national library. This includes improving digital user experience through enhanced accessibility and implementation. As the Library makes more collection items available online, these items need to be made accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. The free-to-use images provides high-quality images of collection items that patrons can reuse. Newer image sets have high-quality alternative text that supports use by individuals with disabilities as well as improving these image results on search engines. Sets created before alt text was added are missing these descriptions. The primary role of this intern will be creating alternative text for these image sets.

    Knowledge and skills required: Ability speak and write English; possesses some interest and background in accessibility

    Knowledge and skills preferred: N/A

  • #07 Artificial Intelligence Community Specialist (Remote) – Office of the Chief Information Officer/Digital Strategy Directorate

    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. Previous interns have collected training resources, developed presentations on AI for Library staff, and conducted research that was used by Library 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

  • #08 LOC CRS SharePoint Migration and Modernization Project (Software Engineer Intern) (Remote) – Office of the Chief Information Officer/IT Design & Development Directorate/Software Engineering Division/Development II Section

    Project Description: The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is partnering with the Congressional Research Service (CRS) on a technology modernization journey to enhance CRS.gov and CDBApps applications, and migrate on-premise applications to the Microsoft Azure cloud computing platform. This project will be completed entirely remotely. The Software Engineer Intern will perform the following: assist with software development, testing, and documentation, including but not limited to, assist with unit tests to improve code coverage; upgrade .NET Framework applications code to .NET CORE and transform monolithic CWS APIs to microservice APIs in order to enable on-prem apps cloud readiness; assist with containerizing the on-prem CDBApps applications in preparation for Azure cloud migration; work on the angular code for the CRS.gov website, i.e., MyCRS module; document Azure cloud migration process and knowledge base articles, and collaborate with a team of professionals to meet CRS business need. The intern will gain software development knowledge such as .NET, Angular, microservice API, and Azure cloud services, etc., as development is needed. The intern will become familiar with the Agile and scrum software development processes.

    Knowledge and skills required: Possesses skills in utilizing .NET programing language, JavaScript, and HTML; knowledgeable about web application development experienc

    Knowledge and skills preferred: Possesses skills in .NET Framework, .NET CORE, Angular, Typescripts, Bootstrap, Azure cloud services; has knowledge of .NET web application development knowledge, Azure migration, and Azure service application development knowledge

  • #09 Program Management Office (PMO) Strategic Support Internship (Remote) – Office of the Chief Information Officer/IT Governance Directorate/Program Management Governance & Operations Division

    Project Description: The intern will support the OCIO, IT Governance Directorate Program Management Governance & Operations Division by assisting with program and portfolio management activities while gaining exposure to federal IT governance and program and project oversight. Duties will include learning the ServiceNow Project Portfolio Management (PPM) module to support resource plan reviews, ignored timecard tracking, and weekly status reporting. The intern will also learn about schedule and cost management to assist with quality assurance and control and metrics reporting in support of critical domain oversight. Additional responsibilities will include PMO intranet clean-up, updating and tracking milestones on the PMO Execution Roadmap, Jira board tracking, and preparing meeting materials. The role provides opportunities to attend meetings and contribute insights that may help the PMO strengthen and mature its processes.

    Knowledge and skills required: Strong organizational and analytical skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); effective oral and written communication skills; ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail; leadership, communication, and organizational skills; problem-solving skills; critical thinking skills; time management skills; teamwork skills; program/project management knowledge; familiarity with metrics reporting

    Knowledge and skills preferred: Familiarity with project/portfolio management, website development and back-office tools such as ServiceNow, MS Project, Confluence/Jira, or Microsoft Suite; familiarity with project management life cycle methodologies, data analytics/metrics reporting experience, interest in process improvement and change management; knowledgeable about process improvement, process tools, and metrics reporting

  • #10 LOC CRS SharePoint Migration and Modernization Project (SharePoint Migration Intern) (Remote) – Office of the Chief Information Officer/IT Design & Development Directorate/Software Engineering Division/Development II Section

    Project Description: Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is partnering with Congressional Research Service (CRS) on a technology modernization journey to migrate SharePoint Online classic sites to SharePoint Online modern sites. This project will be completed entirely remotely. The SharePoint Migration Intern will perform the following: assist with development, testing, and documentation, including but not limited to, SharePoint Online site migration, Power Apps form, Power Automate Workflow, Power BI reports etc., and collaborate with a team of professionals to meet CRS Knowledge Service Group business need. The intern will gain the Microsoft SharePoint classic sites and modern sites knowledge such as content management configuration, web part, architecture, SPFX scripting, etc., as development is needed. The intern will discover, learn, and master Power Apps, Power Automate Workflow, and Power BI report development skills as project requirements needed. The intern will become familiar with the Agile and scrum software development processes.

    Knowledge and skills required: Possesses skills in programing languages, JavaScript, and HTML; has knowledge about SharePoint use experience and web application development

    Knowledge and skills preferred: Possesses skills in SharePoint Scripting, PowerApps, Power Automate Workflow development skills; has knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Automate Workflow, and Power BI reporting

  • #11 IT Asset Management Operations (Remote) – Office of the Chief Information Officer/IT Risk Management Directorate/IT Asset Management Division

    Project Description: IT Asset Management (ITAM) Project started in 2023. The Library of Congress 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 involves complex data relationships. The intern is expected to work with the ITAM team members and analyze and fix ITAM data issues and test the same. The intern will gain skills in data analysis, requirements, testing, and collaboration.

    Knowledge and skills required: Ability to use Microsoft Excel, SQL, and database; has knowledge of IT application and data analysis, development, and testing

    Knowledge and skills preferred: Can use script programming; knowledgeable about ServiceNow

  • #12 Quality Assurance Automation Testing – Intern 1 (Remote) – Office of the Chief Information Officer/IT Design & Development Directorate/Design Division/Quality Assurance & Testing Section

    Project 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. The intern will contribute to building up the regression test suite in Azure DevOps for CRS IRIS DMS Project which is being developed using SharePoint Online, Power Apps and Power BI platform. 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, C++

    Knowledge and skills preferred: Has skills in software testing and possesses knowledge of automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Postman)

  • #13 Quality Assurance Automation Testing – Intern 2 (Remote) – Office of the Chief Information Officer/IT Design & Development Directorate/Design Division/Quality Assurance & Testing Section

    Project 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. 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. The goal is to build upon the success of previous interns, our objective is to maintain this momentum by continuing with this initiative, ensuring continuity, and further improving our testing capabilities and processes on the Congress.gov, TAP, BSW, and Admin Tools project.

    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)

  • #14 Enterprise Architect IT Product Support (Remote) – Office of the Chief Information Officer/IT Governance Directorate/Enterprise Architecture Division

    Project Description: The intern will support the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), IT Governance Directorate, Enterprise Architecture (EA) Division by assisting with IT product research including industry trends for product categories. The intern will gain exposure to Federal IT governance and enterprise architecture best practices. Duties will include learning the ServiceNow EA module to support creation of IT product dashboards, vendor research on their expected future state of existing products, and response to requests to the EA Division. The role provides opportunities to gain an understanding of federal IT activities and how enterprise architecture ties into various IT disciplines.

    Knowledge and skills required: Strong organizational and analytical skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); effective oral and written communication skills; ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail; general awareness of enterprise software categories, network topology, and software stack principles

    Knowledge and skills preferred: Data analytics/metrics reporting experience; interest in a variety of software and hardware product categories; experience administering/using business software for an organization

  • #15 IT Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery – Intern 1 (Remote) – Office of the Chief Information Officer/Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Division

    Project 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 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 Microsoft Project, Visio, and/or Access

  • #16 IT Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery – Intern 2 (Remote) – Office of the Chief Information Officer/Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Division

    Project 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 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 Microsoft Project, Visio, and/or Access

  • #17 Communications and Marketing Intern (Remote) – Office of the Librarian/Office of Communications, Outreach & External Affairs/Office Communications & External Relations/Office of Communications

    Project Description: The fully remote intern will provide meaningful support to the Office of Communications by assisting in the development of advertising and promotional plans that advance the work of divisions across the Library. This internship offers substantive experiential learning in mass communications, journalism, marketing research, and both internal and external agency communications. The intern will contribute to researching and shaping advertising strategies, analyzing resources to inform outreach efforts, and supporting the creation of materials that enhance public engagement. They will also gain exposure to campaign planning and implementation, as well as collaborative work across multidisciplinary teams. In addition, the intern will have the opportunity to support major institutional initiatives and events, including planning and communications efforts related to the America’s semi quincentennial commemoration (America250) and the National Book Festival. This experience will equip the intern with practical skills applicable to a broad range of communications and marketing roles.

    Knowledge and skills required: Strong demonstrated writing and editing abilities, including proficiency with Associated Press (AP) Style; effective research skills, including the ability to identify media outlets, develop media contact lists, and locate internal Library resources to assess campaign performance; strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work; a foundational understanding of advertising and marketing principles; working knowledge of advertising vehicles, mediums, and best practices; familiarity with communications, media outreach, or related fields is preferred

    Knowledge and skills preferred: Conversational fluency in Spanish or French

  • #18 Public Policy Topics Web Archive Collection Review (Remote) – Researcher and Collections Services/General & International Collections Directorate/Researcher Engagement & General Collection Division/Humanities & Social Sciences Section

    Project Description: The Public Policy Topics Web Archive is a selection of websites containing different viewpoints on a variety of American public policy topics. The sites in the collection were produced by domestic and some foreign political groups, community and religious organizations, advocacy groups, foreign and domestic news sources, independent organizations and some government agencies. The remote intern will review content currently in the collection against a division-determined draft collection scope and share their findings about major collection subcategories. The intern will collect this information in a spreadsheet listing the collection URLs and will also draft a report summarizing their findings and recommendations. They will identify any gaps, out-of-scope or legacy content, or any recommended changes to the draft collection scope. Division staff will then finalize the draft scope and submit a collection update request to document a collection scope and any other changes such as staffing or a request for more records.

    Knowledge and skills required: Web searching; basic spreadsheet application skills; excellent writing skills; interest in digital collections

    Knowledge and skills preferred: Foreign language skills (for sites that may be in other languages) such as Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and French, among other languages

  • #19 Native American Newspaper Title History Intern (Remote) – Researcher and Collections Services/General & International Collections Directorate/Serial and Government Publications Division/Digital Collections Services Section

    Project Description: The Serial and Government Publications Division maintains an extensive newspaper collection along with international newspapers, periodicals, comics, and U.S. government publications. The Division also supports Chronicling America, the Library of Congress’ collection of Historic American Newspapers produced by the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP), a partnership between the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Library of Congress. The intern will research and write Newspaper Title History Essays, providing historical and cultural context on Native American Newspapers, their audience, and their publishers. The intern will also develop Topical Research Guides and a Story Map connecting Native American newspapers with other related Library of Congress collections to support storytelling and engagement. This work improves access to and understanding of the Library’s historic newspaper collections while giving the intern hands-on experience in advanced historical research and critical engagement with primary sources documenting America’s social, political, and cultural history.

    Knowledge and skills required: Ability to perform research using historic primary and secondary resources; ability to research and write concise, well-written essays for public consumption; familiarity in using digital collections repositories or research databases, or digitized materials

    Knowledge and skills preferred: Comfort working with basic HTML.; knowledge of 18th through mid-20th century Native American History, including people, events, and places

  • #20 Literary Programming at the Library of Congress (Remote) – Office of The Librarian/Office of Communications, Outreach & External Affairs/Center for Learning, Literacy & Engagement/Literary Initiatives Office

    Project Description: The Library of Congress Literary Initiatives Office develops author events and programs and administers various literary ambassadors. The intern will assist with the National Book Festival, year-round literary events, and other special and ongoing projects. The intern will also assist with programs related to literary ambassador positions such as the U.S. Poet Laureate, the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, and the winner of the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction. The Literary Initiatives office also maintains the Bookmarked blog and has opportunities for intern contributions. This internship provides an invaluable experience for those looking to pursue careers in literary public programming or arts administration. The intern will gain improved research and writing skills, knowledge of the contemporary literary world, experience developing and coordinating public events, and an understanding of arts administration within the context of a federal institution.

    Knowledge and skills required: Research skills; writing and editing; journalism skills (proofreading, fact-checking, etc.); communication; attention to detail; interest in and general knowledge of contemporary authors, for all audiences (adult, children, teens)

    Knowledge and skills preferred: MS Excel (spreadsheet) skills; data and information organization; experience proofreading with AP Style; experience organizing or staffing events or programs

FAQs for LOCI Summer 2026

  1. What is GS-03/01 pay?

    These internships are full-time (8 hours per day, 40 hours per week), temporary staff positions at the 2026 GS-03/step 1 level (General Schedule hourly pay rate).

    Onsite projects: The pay rate for onsite work in 2026 is $17.78 per hour.

    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/.

  2. What is the work schedule?

    Those selected for this position must be available to work 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week for the entire 10-week program, Monday - Friday. Some positions may require Saturday work hours. LOCI interns work 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, and should determine the specific work schedule with their Project Mentors. LOCI interns typically arrive at work between 6:30 am – 9:30 am and depart between 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. The Library permits a flexible time band for arrival and departure; LOCI interns and Project Mentors should 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 June 1, 2026. 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.

  3. 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:

    • Thomas Jefferson Building: 10 First Street SE, Washington, DC
    • John Adams Building: 120 Second Street SE, Washington, DC
    • James Madison Memorial Building: 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC
  4. 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, Microsoft 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.

  5. What are the selecting officials looking for in the application?

    Selecting officials will consider experience, education, and interests related to the projects. The 2026 Summer LOCI 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.

  6. 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 (onsite or remote) and describe how your education, experience, interests and/or training align with your selected projects.

    Submit only one application package per format (remote or onsite).

    If you are interested in onsite and remote projects, you must submit separate applications for each.Note that you can only be selected for one project (onsite or remote).

  7. Can I do two projects at the same time?

    No. You can only work on one project for this internship. If you apply for an onsite project and a remotee project and receive offers for both, you will need to choose one.

  8. I have not started my academic program yet. I am already registered for classes. Am I still eligible to apply?

    To be eligible, you do indeed need to be taking classes already, at the point of application (or be a recent graduate between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025). While you are unfortunately not eligible for the 2026 summer session of the LOCI Program, please do look for upcoming internship opportunities at the Library of Congress.

  9. What is the time frame for recent graduate eligibility?

    Recent graduates between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 are eligible to apply.

  10. Do you provide relocation expenses?

    No.

  11. Do you provide housing?

    No.

  12. Do you provide transportation?

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

  13. 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 are able to meet the 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week time commitment within the Library's basic workweek schedule of Monday through 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 Microsoft Word document, for example) where they can be saved in the event of technical and/or network connectivity issues.

  14. 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 2026 Summer 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.

  15. 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?

  16. 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.

  17. I am not available to start the internship on Monday, June 1, 2026. Am I still eligible?

    No. We require all interns to report on the same day, Monday, June 1, 2026 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.

  18. I cannot work 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week for the 10 weeks of the program’s duration. Am I still eligible?

    No. Unfortunately, hours not flexible, but we encourage you to apply for other Library of Congress opportunities in the near future if your schedule aligns.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. I will be living overseas during the summer of 2026. Can I still apply?

    No. Interns must be located in the United States for the entire duration of the internship.

  22. Can my internship lead to a full-time job?

    Internships come with no guarantee of 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.

  23. Will these internships be offered in the fall or winter?

    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://aj.sunback.homes/ifp Click on the Overview tab to explore other internships at the Library of Congress.

  24. What is the timeline for selection notification?

    Selections for all 2026 Summer LOCI Program interns are projected to be complete by late February 2026. Notices of selection or non-selection will be sent during the first week of March 2026. If you have questions regarding the USAJOBS vacancy announcement or the status of your application, please contact jobhelp@loc.gov .