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.
Program Focus
AHHA offers undergraduate juniors and seniors, graduate students and recent graduates insights into the Library of Congress collections — the world’s largest and most comprehensive repository of human knowledge. Interns will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior specialist and learn the standards and techniques to properly arrange and provide descriptions for archival collection materials.
The program focuses on building awareness of how unique historical records are analyzed, organized, and described in order to make them available for research and educational use. Interns will have the opportunity to explore historical documents representing rich creative and intellectual resources, while working under the direction of library specialists in various divisions.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, and shared, and the procedures governing their use; develop and maintain personal contacts and 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; and attend workshops, seminars, or meetings in relevant fields for professional development.
Selection Process
Applications will be forwarded to selecting officials in the Library who will arrange telephone or Zoom interviews with promising applicants based on materials submitted. Letters of recommendation are not required for this application; references will be called for top candidates. Selectees will be provided with detailed information about onboarding and preparing for the internship.
A complete application package consists of:
- resume
- legible copy of latest college/university transcripts
- names and contact information of two references, and
- responses to vacancy questions
Note: All items must be submitted through USAJOBS during the open application period. Incomplete application packages will not be considered.
The application process for the 2027 cohort is projected to begin in spring 2027, please refer back to this link for more details on the program structure and look out for eventual dates.