Center for Library Services — Summer Internship 2022
U.S. Government Accountability Office
Who
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. We accomplish our mission by providing objective and reliable information and analysis to the Congress, to federal agencies, and to the public, and recommending improvements, when appropriate, on a wide variety of issues to make government work better. The Center for Library Science, part of Applied Research and Methods at GAO, is seeking current students in Masters of Library and Information Science programs to apply for a summer internship.
Job Announcement for Student Trainee (Librarian-Research):
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/645054400
Read information about us: https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/
Watch our video: https://youtu.be/OpyG3PvVfiw
What
Full-time paid internship, salary $50,643 – $61,947 per year. Other perks include transit benefits and a flexible work schedule.
Types of work include specialized research in support of GAO audit work, collection development, and work with library systems.
Where
GAO Headquarters in Washington, DC. Telework is available.
When
Summer 2022 (Anticipated start date in May, 400 to 640 hours total). Applications due 04/08/2022.
Why
Interning at GAO provides a great introduction to Federal Government work and culture. Make your mark in civil service and work with those who care about improving government.
Working with the CLS team will allow you to be mentored by top-notch research librarians and give you hands-on experience.
Potential for fulfilling internship, practicum, and capstone requirements. Once accepted, we will be happy to work with you to get credit for your program requirements.
Potential for a permanent job offer after graduation.
How to Apply
1. Carefully read through GAO’s Student Trainee (Librarian-Research) announcement (https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/588982500). See “Required Documents” and “How You Will Be Evaluated” sections of the announcement to prepare your application.
2. Create an account on USAJobs. All applications must be submitted through USAJobs.
For help getting started, go to: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/Get-Started/
Tips
For your resume, read “What Should I Include in My Federal Resume?” by USAJobs:
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/
For assistance with USAJobs and information about working for the federal government, go to the USAJobs Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/
For more information about GAO, please go to our Web site: https://www.gao.gov/ or email us: GAORecruitment@gao.gov