What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Archives, History and Heritage Advanced (AHHA) Internship Program(Onsite Internship) position at LIBRARY OF CONGRESS?
The Archives, History and Heritage Advanced (AHHA) Internship Program gives the next generation of archivists and knowledge workers invaluable opportunities to analyze, organize, and interpret collections or programs that help share the story of the American experience. Internships and projects will heighten visibility for Library resources that represent the rich heritage of the United States.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.
- Must submit resume. Include a personal email address instead of an edu email address. Include dates, hours, level of experience and examples for each work experience; volunteer work and roles in community organizations; numbers, percentages and/or dollars that highlight your accomplishments. Learn more here: USAJOBS Help Center What should I include in my federal resume?
- Must submit responses to all Vacancy Questions.
- Must submit a legible copy of your latest college/university transcript. 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, 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.
- Must submit names and contact information of two references. Accepted references are: 1) a professor with knowledge of your qualifications, and 2) a supervisor in your current or former job OR a faculty member familiar with your work. References may be contacted by telephone or email and asked about the candidate’s qualifications. Submit reference information in the Vacancy Questions.
Letters of Recommendation are NOT REQUIRED for this application.
For all required documents, you should follow the steps for submitting documents found below in step 5 of the "How to Apply" section.
Responsibilities:
AHHA offers undergraduate juniors & seniors, graduate students and recent graduates insights into the Library of Congress collections—the world's largest & most comprehensive repository of human knowledge. Interns will work under the supervision & guidance of a specialist & learn the standards & techniques to properly arrange & provide descriptions for archival collection materials.
The program focuses on building awareness of how unique historical records are analyzed, organized, & described in order to make them available for research & educational use. Interns will have the opportunity to explore historical documents representing rich creative & intellectual resources, while working under the direction of library specialists in various divisions.
Interns will develop knowledge of the types of materials within the Library’s collections, including how they are collected, acquired, cataloged, preserved, interpreted, & shared, & the procedures governing their use; develop & maintain personal contacts & cooperative work relationships with librarians and others throughout the Library, with colleagues in other intern programs, and with subject matter experts to provide or exchange information; present information to groups and persons with similar understanding of the subject; & attend workshops, seminars, or meetings in relevant fields for professional development.
This posting is for onsite AHHA 2026 positions. All work will be completed onsite within the Library’s Capitol Hill campus in Washington, D.C. Interns hired under this announcement will be expected to commute to a Library of Congress building in Washington, D.C. to conduct work duties.
AHHA 2026 Projects:
The project names for AHHA 2026 are listed below. All projects will be completed onsite. For full project descriptions and required skills/knowledge for each project, applicants must review the information at: https://www.loc.gov/item/internships/archives-history-and-heritage-advanced-internship-program/ prior to applying.
# 01 Engaging Youth and Families Onsite at the Library of Congress
# 02 Copyright Records Management Inventory
# 03 Providing Public Access to American History within the Holdings of the Manuscript Division
# 04 American History in the Spanish Foreign Copying Program Records
# 05 Researching and Curating American Federal Legislative History Materials
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2026/general-schedule
The incumbent of this position will work 20 hours per week, Monday- Friday. Interns must be able to work part of their schedule between 9:30 am & 3:00 pm Eastern Time & attend mandatory orientation on September 8, 2026 (8:30 am-12:00 pm Eastern Time).
The position description number for this position is 404851.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
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