Summer Remote Program: Creative Digital Publications
- General Website: https://www.loc.gov/law/
- Hosting Service Unit: Law Library
- Program Contact: drd@loc.gov
- Interests/Areas of Study: Law; Legal studies; Creative writing; Research; History; Data research
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen; Permanent Resident; Visa Holder
- Application Period: Ongoing
- Application Notes: This is a summer program, that is remote, mostly asynchronous, and part-time. The application period will open in March for this program. This 12-week program will have flexibility for alternative schedules. This is a part-time program, generally working 8-10 hours per week, with the ability to work more. Please use the subject line “Remote Program for Creative Projects Application” to submit a résumé and a short cover letter in the body of your email to drd@loc.gov during the open application period. The short cover letter should address any experience in data research or writing creatively, as well as your interests in law, history, and government. Graduate students in library and information sciences or law students are given priority, but all graduate students, graduates, and those wishing to volunteer are welcome to apply.
- Compensation: Non-paid
- Academic Credit: The Library does not provide academic credit, but you may arrange with your school in advance to receive credit.
- Available Benefits: Inquire within
- Program Duration: Negotiable. The program will span 12 weeks over the summer and has flexibilty to accommodate both the semester and the quarter school schedules.
- Qualifications: Currently Enrolled Students and Graduates
- Frequently Asked Questions
The Law Library of Congress seeks volunteers and interns for creating visual data research and creative writing publications that will provide access to legal material on the Law Library of Congress website. This program is part-time, remote, and independent, in a mostly asynchronous setting. The project will focus on researching a topic of interest write an article for our blog. Training will be provided, including how to write for a government/library/legal setting, AP Style writing, image use, metadata, and writing in an accessible style. Finished projects will be reviewed for potential publication on the Law Library's website. There will be opportunities for engagement and webinars for project and professional development, generally at 1pm EDT on weekdays. There will be a mix of required, optional, and recorded webinars.
