The American Folklife Center has available at all times of the year a limited number of volunteer internships through which individuals may work with the collections in the Archive of Folk Culture. Although these internships carry no stipend, many persons have found them useful in planning a career, or in obtaining the experience necessary to enter an academic, or other, profession. Interns who are students have often arranged with their institutions to obtain academic credit.

Requirements

Interested applicants should have:

• An ability to commit to the 200-hour minimum
• An interest in the subjects of folklife, ethnomusicology, or related disciplines
• A willingness to work in a library and/or archive
• Some prior experience within an archive or library setting is preferred

Full-time and part-time arrangements are possible, although a commitment of at least two full days a week is preferred.

How to Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to Ann Hoog, Folklife Specialist, by email: ahoo at loc dot gov or fax: (202) 707-2076. Because of security measures at the Library, US Mail and Federal Express may be delayed. There is no deadline for applications, but it is recommended that you apply at least two months in advance of when you wish to intern.

Include in your application a phone number where you can be reached and an indication of when you would like to schedule your internship.

For further questions about the internship program please contact Ann Hoog at the email listed above or call (202) 707-4428.

http://www.loc.gov/folklife/