The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest Federal cultural institution and the world's largest library, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps and manuscripts in its collections. Located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., the Library is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office.
The American Folklife Center (AFC) was created in 1976 by the U.S. Congress to "preserve and present American folklife" through programs of research, documentation, archival preservation, reference service, live performance, exhibitions, publications and training. AFC collects and documents living traditional culture, while preserving and making accessible its unparalleled analog and digital collections to current and future generations. More information about AFC and its activities are available at https://www.loc.gov/folklife/index.html
Summary
The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest Federal cultural institution and the world's largest library, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps and manuscripts in its collections. Located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., the Library is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office.
The American Folklife Center (AFC) was created in 1976 by the U.S. Congress to "preserve and present American folklife" through programs of research, documentation, archival preservation, reference service, live performance, exhibitions, publications and training. AFC collects and documents living traditional culture, while preserving and making accessible its unparalleled analog and digital collections to current and future generations. More information about AFC and its activities are available at https://www.loc.gov/folklife/index.html
The Cultural Sustainability Internship will provide a qualified master and doctoral student the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills involving the long-term preservation and accessibility of AFC’s digital collections. The Internship offers hands-on experience with and exposure to 21st-century preservation issues facing cultural heritage institutions with a mission to sustain long-term, durable access to their collections.
The Intern will work closely with a mentor throughout the duration of the appointment, and will have the opportunity to collaborate with AFC staff on current projects and planning for new initiatives. The Intern will have a direct impact on AFC policies and procedures for processing legacy and newly collected digital content. At the completion of the appointment, the Intern will prepare and present recommendations to advance the sustainability of the AFC’s repository and its contents.
The Intern will receive a stipend as support for living and other expenses during this appointment. Stipend rates are determined by Library of Congress officials and are based on the selected candidate’s academic and professional background. The selected candidate will also be eligible to receive a transit subsidy allowance.
Relevant education (see Qualifications section below)
Experience with Microsoft Office programs
Relocation to the Washington, D.C. area from June 2018 to August 2018 (relocation expenses will not be paid)
Qualifications
1. Must be currently enrolled and have completed at least one semester to one year of study in a degree-granting master or doctoral program from a department or school at post-secondary academic institution accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Graduate degrees with program or area concentrations listed below are well aligned with the internship.
Communication - Mass Communication and Media Studies
Computer Engineering, Computer Programming or Computer Science
Information Science
Library Science
Management Information Systems and Services
Materials Science
Museum Studies
2. Must be available to work onsite in Washington, D.C. for the entire project period from May 29, 2018 to August 3, 2018.
3. Must be U.S. Citizen.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are currently enrolled in a degree-granting program of study at an accredited institution of higher learning at the graduate level (college, university, or tribal college). Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of a personnel security/suitability investigation.
Additional information
The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements are strongly 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 the agency. 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 spp@loc.gov. 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.
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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.
Completed 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. To preview questions please click here.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Please be sure to submit all Required Documents. If any documents are missing, your application will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified.
Resume created in USAJOBS
Cover letter stating your objective and explaining why you are the best candidate.
Latest graduate and/or doctoral degree transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, however you may be asked to provide official transcripts if necessary.
Two (2) letters of recommendation from either of the following: academic advisors or professors, previous employers, or college/university work-study supervisors, that attest to your interest in the preservation of the nation's cultural heritage and academic and/or work ethic. Letters of recommendation must be emailed from the recommending individuals’ email account to ifp “at” loc “dot” gov by 11:59 p.m., February 21, 2018. The subject line MUST READ: Recommendation letter for [full name of applicant/student]. All other documents must be submitted through USAJOBS.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please carefully follow all instructions below to ensure consideration for the appointment. The entire application process must be completed and all required documents submitted before this announcement closes.
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.
2. 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. You will be able to update this information and save it to your account for future announcements.
3. Complete the questionnaire available from the link in the How You Will Be Evaluated section above.
4. Hiring Management offers options that will electronically attach your documentation (cover letter and transcripts) to your online application once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement. You may select a document that you have already uploaded to USAJOBS for a previous announcement or you may electronically upload a document directly from your computer to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation that the document uploaded and click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS. If you have multiple documents of the same kind, e.g., 2 graduate transcripts from different schools, 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.
5. Click on "Submit" 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You are required to apply online for this announcement. Letters of recommendation should be emailed by the person providing the recommendation to ifp “at” loc “dot” gov by the close of this announcement. Postal mailed documents WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Your completed online application, and any required supplemental documentation (e.g., transcripts, 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 jobhelp@loc.gov, no later than 4:30pm EST of the Closing Date. REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS WILL NOT BE GRANTED.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Human Resources Dept.
101 Independence Ave. SE
LM107
Washington, District of Columbia 20540-2700
United States
Next steps
Please review our evaluation process under "How You Will Be Evaluated." 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 this vacancy has been filled.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Please be sure to submit all Required Documents. If any documents are missing, your application will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified.
Resume created in USAJOBS
Cover letter stating your objective and explaining why you are the best candidate.
Latest graduate and/or doctoral degree transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, however you may be asked to provide official transcripts if necessary.
Two (2) letters of recommendation from either of the following: academic advisors or professors, previous employers, or college/university work-study supervisors, that attest to your interest in the preservation of the nation's cultural heritage and academic and/or work ethic. Letters of recommendation must be emailed from the recommending individuals’ email account to ifp “at” loc “dot” gov by 11:59 p.m., February 21, 2018. The subject line MUST READ: Recommendation letter for [full name of applicant/student]. All other documents must be submitted through USAJOBS.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please carefully follow all instructions below to ensure consideration for the appointment. The entire application process must be completed and all required documents submitted before this announcement closes.
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.
2. 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. You will be able to update this information and save it to your account for future announcements.
3. Complete the questionnaire available from the link in the How You Will Be Evaluated section above.
4. Hiring Management offers options that will electronically attach your documentation (cover letter and transcripts) to your online application once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement. You may select a document that you have already uploaded to USAJOBS for a previous announcement or you may electronically upload a document directly from your computer to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation that the document uploaded and click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS. If you have multiple documents of the same kind, e.g., 2 graduate transcripts from different schools, 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.
5. Click on "Submit" 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You are required to apply online for this announcement. Letters of recommendation should be emailed by the person providing the recommendation to ifp “at” loc “dot” gov by the close of this announcement. Postal mailed documents WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Your completed online application, and any required supplemental documentation (e.g., transcripts, 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 jobhelp@loc.gov, no later than 4:30pm EST of the Closing Date. REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS WILL NOT BE GRANTED.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Human Resources Dept.
101 Independence Ave. SE
LM107
Washington, District of Columbia 20540-2700
United States
Next steps
Please review our evaluation process under "How You Will Be Evaluated." 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 this vacancy has been filled.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
