Discover the Library of Congress High School Summer Internship: An Engaging Opportunity for Teens
Are you a teen interested in history, primary sources, reading, libraries, or museums? Are you looking for a fun and engaging summer internship? The Library of Congress is offering an incredible opportunity for you to get involved in shaping how young people and families access and experience its world-renowned collections. The Library is currently accepting applications for the high school summer internship, hosted by the Informal Learning Office. This is an engaging way for older teens to learn more about the work of the Library of Congress while helping the Center for Learning, Literacy and Engagement develop materials for kids, teens, and families.
Who Can Apply?
The internship is available to current high school students or Class of 2024 graduates, aged 16 or older at the start of the internship. Students interested in careers in librarianship, museum studies, exhibition development, or community outreach will find this program particularly beneficial.
Hybrid Format: Virtual and On-Site
As in previous years, this year’s internship will be offered in a hybrid format where students attend the program virtually for most of the internship, with on-site days available for those students local to the Library of Congress’ Washington, D.C. campus. Students from around the country are encouraged to apply for the internship.
Focus on the David M. Rubinstein Treasures Gallery
This year’s internship will focus on developing materials highlighting the David M. Rubinstein Treasures Gallery opening in 2024, which may be used with visitors. Alongside working on the internship research project, the teens will meet professionals from across the Library as they learn how to research using the Library of Congress’s collection while also learning more about the institution’s programs, mission, goals and how to research using the Library’s collections. A past Summer High School Teen intern presents their research project to visitors during the National Book Festival in 2023.
Internship Details
The short-term internship runs from June 24, 2024 to July 18, 2024. Interns meet virtually Mondays through Thursdays from 10 AM to 3:30 PM EST. In-person hybrid participants must be available to come to the Library once a week during this internship.
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What You'll Gain
If you, or someone you know, is interested in learning more about research, visitor engagement, collaboration, and informal learning in museum and library settings, please consider applying for this year’s high school summer internship. This program is perfect for students interested in careers in librarianship, museum studies, exhibition development, or community outreach. As teen interns, students take a tour of the Library’s Main Reading Room.
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