2025 Junior Fellows Program (Remote Intern)

Summary

The Library of Congress Junior Fellows Program (JFP) is a paid, 10-week summer internship program that enables undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain career experience by working with analog and digital collections and supporting the services of the world’s largest, all-inclusive library.

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Duties

The position description number for this position is 404866.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

The Summer 2025 session of the Junior Fellows Program includes options for both onsite and remote project work. This posting is for the remote project track. Interns will complete all work remotely.

This program offers undergraduate, graduate students and recent graduates insights into the environment and culture of the world’s largest and most comprehensive repository of human knowledge. Interns will be exposed to a broad spectrum of library work: copyright, preservation, reference, access standards, and information management. Interns inventory, catalog, arrange, preserve, and research a backlog of copyright or special collections in many different formats in various divisions, and assist with digital preservation outreach activities throughout the Library. Working with curators and specialists in various divisions, interns explore collections, resources, and initiatives and produce products that position the Library of Congress as a dynamic center for fostering innovation, sparking creativity, and building lifelong connections.

Near the end of their appointment at the Library, the interns join together to present a display of historically significant Library collections and information discovered through research conducted in the course of their work.

Program Focus

The focus of the Junior Fellows Program is to increase access to Library collections and to promote awareness and appreciation of the Library’s services to Congressional members, scholars, students, teachers, and the general public. Junior Fellows encourage the use of collections and services − ensuring that the Library of Congress is known as a living, dynamic center for scholarly work and meaningful connections.

Program participants inventory, catalog, arrange, preserve, and research collections in varied formats, as well as assist in digital library initiatives. Upon completion of their assignments, Junior Fellows work closely with Library curators and specialists to plan and present a display of their most significant discoveries and accomplishments.

In 2021, JFP became a component of the multiyear Of the People: Widening the Path initiative, funded by the Mellon Foundation, to connect more deeply with Black, Hispanic, Indigenous, and other minority communities by expanding Library of Congress collections, using technology to enable storytelling, and offering more internship and fellowship opportunities. Of the People aligns with a larger vision at the Library to connect with all Americans by inviting new generations to participate in creating, preserving, and sharing the nation’s cultural treasures and building on the Library’s commitment to collect and preserve more underrepresented perspectives and experiences.

The Junior Fellows Program, a signature initiative of the Library of Congress since 1991, is made possible by a gift from the late James Madison Council member Nancy Glanville Jewell through the Glanville Family Foundation and the Knowledge Navigators Trust Fund and by a generous grant from the Mellon Foundation.

2025 Remote Projects:

The project titles for 2025 are listed below. For full project descriptions and list of required skills/knowledge for each project, applicants must review the information at this link prior to applying.

1. The Literary Heritage of America: Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) Books Project (Remote)
2. Music and the Arts as Vehicles for History, Civics, and Democracy (Remote)
3. Teen Internship Program Assistant (Remote)
4. Literary Programming at the Library of Congress (Remote)
5. Mapping the Stories: The Legacy of Daniel A.P. Murray (Remote)
6. Digital Rewind: Exploring CCDI’s Impact Through Digital Engagement and Storytelling (Remote)
7. Expanding Artificial Intelligence Community Engagement at the Library of Congress (Remote) 
8. Digital Front Door – Environmental Scan (Remote)
9. Year of Digital Accessibility Fellow (Remote)
10. Copyright Card Catalog Metadata Capture Project – (Remote)
11. American Archive of Public Broadcasting Online Exhibit Project (Remote)
12. Indigenous Government Websites of the U.S. Web Archive (Remote)
13. Computational Collections: Exploring Library of Congress Collections as Data (Remote)
14. Documenting the Digital Age: An Introduction to Web Archiving (Remote)
15. Researching the Black Press in Chronicling America (Remote)
16. Pathways to Gilded Age & Progressive Era Business Collections (Remote)
17. Veterans History Project Jukebox: Reaching and Teaching New Library Connectors (Remote)
18. Enhancing Accessibility: User Research for Inclusive Library Services (Remote)

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

All projects require basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

MUST be a U.S. citizen. Permanent residents are ineligible for consideration.

MUST be a U.S. Citizen currently enrolled at time of application in a degree-granting program of study at an accredited institution of higher learning at the undergraduate level (college, university, or tribal college), or graduate level, AND/OR have graduated or will graduate between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024.

MUST be first time participant in the Junior Fellows Summer Intern Program.

MUST be located in the U.S. or its territories for the entire duration of the internship.

MUST be available to work Monday – Friday during the Junior Fellow Program’s core business hours: 6:30 am – 6:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.

MUST be available to attend mandatory orientation on Monday, May 19, 2025. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Notice: Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.

Qualifications

1. Must be a U.S. citizen. Permanent residents are ineligible for consideration.
2. MUST be a U.S. Citizen currently enrolled at time of application in a degree-granting program of study at an accredited institution of higher learning at the undergraduate level (college, university, or tribal college), or graduate level, AND/OR have graduated or will graduate between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024.
3. MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR FULL TEN WEEK PERIOD from May 19 through July 25. MUST be available to attend mandatory orientation on Monday, May 19, 2025. NO EXCEPTIONS.
4. Must be available to work a full-time 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week schedule, Monday – Friday during the Junior Fellow Program’s core business hours: 6:30am – 6:00pm Eastern Standard Time.
5. MUST be located in the U.S. or its territories for the entire duration of the internship, no exceptions.
6. Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of a personnel security/suitability investigation. Note: If selected, you must assist us to expedite processing of your application by responding quickly (within one week) to the Personnel Security Department. It is your responsibility to meet the concrete deadlines set forth under this announcement. It is also your responsibility to ensure that you respond and complete the necessary components of the background investigation within the given timeframe.
7. Resume (either uploaded or created using the Resume Builder).
8. Responses to all Vacancy Questions.
9. Latest transcript from the current or most recently attended college or university OR official registrar documentation certifying enrollment in Fall 2024. Unofficial copies of transcripts are acceptable at time of application. Certifications via National Student Clearinghouse are acceptable to verify enrollment.

If you are freshman at your institution and do not have an unofficial transcript at your disposal OR your unofficial transcript does not display enrollment in the Fall 2024 semester, please submit another document from your institution and/or registrar’s office to certify your current enrollment. Certifications via National Student Clearinghouse are acceptable to verify enrollment.

A legible copy of your latest college/university transcripts is required with your online 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. Certifications via National Student Clearinghouse are acceptable to verify enrollment.

10. Two (2) references (name, email and phone) that can attest to the applicant’s proficiency, skills, work ethic, reliability, quality of work, and capacity to work on teams. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR REFERENCE NAMES, AND CONTACT INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF YOUR INTERVIEW. DO NOT ATTACH REFERENCE INFORMATION TO YOUR APPLICATION.

Letters of Recommendation are NOT required for the application.

For all documents except professional references, you should follow the steps for submitting documents found below in step 5 of the “How to Apply” section.

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. Please refer to the “How You Will be Evaluated” section for more information.

Education

MUST be a U.S. Citizen currently enrolled at time of application in a degree-granting program of study at an accredited institution of higher learning at the undergraduate level (college, university, or tribal college), or graduate level, AND/OR have graduated or will graduate between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024.

NOTE: Your transcripts and/or registrar certification of enrollment documents are required in order to verify your eligibility for consideration. Failure to provide this documentation in your application will result in disqualification. All transcripts and/or registrar documents must be in PDF file format. 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. Certifications via National Student Clearinghouse are acceptable to verify enrollment.

REQUIRED: A legible copy of your latest college/university transcripts OR official registrar documentation certifying enrollment in Fall 2024.** Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. 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. Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification. All transcripts and/or registrar documents must be in PDF file format. Image files, Word documents, etc. are not acceptable.

• – If you are freshman at your institution and do not have an unofficial transcript at your disposal OR your unofficial transcript does not display enrollment in the Fall 2024 semester, please submit another document from your institution and/or registrar’s office to certify your current enrollment. Failure to provide any proof of enrollment will result in disqualification from consideration. Certifications via National Student Clearinghouse are acceptable to verify enrollment.

Foreign Education – Education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed equivalent to conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. If your college/university is outside the U.S., your transcripts must be accompanied by a report from a credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE). Failure to submit a foreign education evaluation report will result in disqualification of your application.

Additional information

Selections for all 2025 Fellows are projected to be complete by late March 2025. Notices of selection or non-selection will be sent out in the first week of April 2025. If you have any questions regarding this vacancy announcement or the status of your application, please contact [email protected].

The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical ability, or national origin. All candidates from Black, Indigenous, and other underrepresented communities of color including Hispanic or Latino, Asian American and Pacific Islander, etc. are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify [email protected]. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The date of certification must be within one year of the vacancy closing date. For more information contact the selective placement program coordinator at 202-707-6362 or email [email protected].

The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service.

Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.

The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.

A “Not to Exceed “(NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However, the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints.

Are you a veteran? Please indicate the type of veterans’ preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans’ Preference will not be considered in the application process.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Eligible application packages will be forwarded to selecting officials in the Library who will arrange telephone interviews with promising applicants, based on the application package and desired skills. Note: application referral to a selecting official does not guarantee an interview.

Selections for all 2025 Fellows are projected to be complete by late March 2025. Notices of selection or non-selection will be sent out in the first week of April 2025. If you have any questions regarding this vacancy announcement or the status of your application, please contact [email protected].

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How to Apply

You are required to apply online for this announcement. We are unable to accept mailed or emailed documents. You must complete the entire application process, including submission of all documents BEFORE this announcement closes. To do so, complete the following steps.

Step 1: If you do not already have one, create a resume on USAJOBS. Although you must enter your Social Security Number for USAJOBS, this information will not be provided to the Library of Congress.

Step 2: Review the Job Announcement. We recommend you go to the end of the Qualification and Evaluation section of the job announcement to preview the online questions that you will answer in Step 4. You may wish to customize your USAJOBS resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.

Step 3: Click on the “APPLY ONLINE” button to the right of this announcement. Follow USAJOBS’ instructions to access your account and submit your resume. You will be redirected to the Hiring Management website to complete the application process. If this is your first time in Hiring Management, you will be asked to answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. You will be able to update this information and save it to our account for future announcements.

Step 4: Once you have completed the eligibility questions, you will be taken directly to the vacancy application questions. Answer all questions honestly and thoroughly.

Step 5: Hiring Management offers three options that will electronically attach your documentation to your online application once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement.

(1) You may select a document that you have already uploaded to USAJOBS for a previous announcement.

(2) You may electronically upload a document directly from your computer to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation of the document uploaded and click on “Finished” to be returned to USAJOBS.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have multiple documents of the same kind, e.g. 2 undergraduate transcripts from different schools or 2 SF-50s, etc., be sure that they are all in the same file on your computer or in your USAJOBS profile before uploading them. If you try uploading them individually, only the last one sent will be visible in our system. If you have any questions about this information, please contact the person on this announcement BEFORE the closing date.

Step 6: Click on “Finish” after you have completed your application. Once you have submitted your application, you can check your status online through your Hiring Management or MY USAJOBS account.

Your complete online application and any required supplemental documentation (e.g., SF-50, etc.) must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure that all documents are received on time and that the materials are readable. Failure to do so will result in your application being excluded from consideration for this announcement.

If you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the online process, you MUST CONTACT THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE. For all technical issues please contact [email protected] , no later than 4:30pm EST of the Closing Date. REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS WILL NOT BE GRANTED.

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Phone

202-707-5620

Email

[email protected]

Address

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

101 Independence Ave. SE

LM107

Washington, District of Columbia 20540

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Next steps

Please review our evaluation process under Evaluation. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS “My USAJOBS” tab and clicking on “My Applications.” You will receive final notification via e-mail when the vacancy has been filled. For inquiries regarding your application status, email: [email protected].

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