Student/Intern Preservation Science Internship

  • General Website: https://aj.sunback.homes/preservation
  • Program Website: https://aj.sunback.homes/preservation/outreach/intern/int_science.html
  • Hosting Service Unit: Library Services
  • Program Contact: https://ask.loc.gov/preservation/
  • Interests/Areas of Study: Preservation; Science; Research; Library Information Science
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen; Permanent Resident; Visa Holder
  • Application Period: Ongoing
  • Application Notes: From January 1 – March 31 applications are accepted for internships taking place May - June. From May 1 – June 30 applications are accepted for internships taking place August – September. From October 1 – November 1 applications are accepted for internships taking place January – February. Preservation Science Internships typically take place over the course of a summer, fall, or spring semester.
  • 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: LC Internal Discounts
  • Program Duration: Negotiable. negotiable
  • Qualifications: Currently Enrolled Students (Undergraduate, Graduate)

The goal of the internship is to conduct a research and/or technical analysis project appropriate to the intern's level of experience that addresses collection needs. Work is conducted in the Library's science laboratories