Internship with the National Library Service
Hyde, David W. (ESC)
Please help us spread the word that applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2021 NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program. We have included outreach language below that you can use for social media, websites, and newsletters.
Established through the National Library for the Blind Endowment, this paid internship offers legally blind individuals the opportunity to work at NLS in areas that support services for the blind, including collections building, program delivery, and business oversight and management. Through this program, interns will gain valuable experience and explore potential career options while being guided through mentorships and developmental activities. The program runs during spring, summer, and fall sessions, between 10 to 12 weeks each session.
Application Process
Currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students and those who have graduated within the past five years from an accredited two-year or four-year college or university are eligible to apply. In addition, applicants must be:
- a US citizen
- legally blind
- able to work remotely
A complete application package includes a cover letter expressing interest, a resume, a recent official or unofficial transcript, and an application form that is completed online.
Applicants interested in the Fall 2021 session should submit a completed application by June 1.
To learn more about the program and the application process, visit www.loc.gov/nls/about/internship-program.
Outreach Language
The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), supported by the National Library for the Blind Endowment, sponsors a paid internship that offers legally blind individuals the opportunity to gain work career experience and explore career options working in the areas of collections building, program delivery, and business oversight and management. Application details can be found at www.loc.gov/nls/about/internship-program. The deadline for the Fall 2021 session is June 1. All interns will work remotely.
For more information, please contact:
Erica Vaughns
Head, Administrative Services