The program gives early-career librarians the opportunity to gain meaningful work experience in at least one of the following general areas of specialization: Archives and Special Collections; Cataloging and Metadata; Collection Preservation; Digital Services; and Reference and Instruction.
Librarians-in-Residence will receive professional development by undertaking assignments that contribute to the ongoing mission and work of the Library. In addition, they will participate in enrichment activities and receive mentoring from seasoned Library professionals. As they become acquainted with the Library of Congress and its strategic goals, the Residents will come to understand the role of the world’s largest library and its significance to Congress, the American people, and researchers from across the world.
They are looking for newly graduated librarians and information professionals to bring their intellectual engagement, technological prowess, and theoretical knowledge of library and information science to bear on practical challenges. Selectees will be offered an initial six-month, temporary appointment at the GS-9 pay level. The program is open to students who have earned or will complete their Master’s degree within an American Library Association-accredited program between January 1, 2021 and August 31, 2022.
Each candidate’s application package will include a federal style résumé, official transcript, statement of professional interest, and the names of three references. The three references must be: 1) the dean or director of their school; 2) a professor in their school or a supervisor in their current job; and 3) an individual of their own choosing. References may be contacted by telephone or email, and asked about the candidate’s qualifications. The details of the application process are posted at: https://www.loc.gov/item/internships/librarian-in-residence/.
Please apply during the submission period, which is open from January 31 through March 3, 2022. The expected starting date for selectees is September 12, 2022. For questions and more information, please contact Donna Sokol, Program Management Specialist for the Librarians-in-Residence Program, at Librarians-in-Residence@loc.gov.