Library of Congress

Data Analyst

June - August 2017 • Washington, DC

What I liked

The experience of working in the nations capital.

What I wish was different

More projects to work on

Advice

Go above and beyond. Make every task your best work.

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Preservation Research and Testing Division, CLASS-D Volunteer

May - August 2017 • Washington, DC

What I liked

I really enjoyed the work I was doing at the LoC, and the intern environment cultivated in the Preservation Research and Testing Division (PRTD). I, along with the other intern working on the CLASS-D Database, were able to meet regularly with our supervisor, as well as the other research scientists working on the CLASS-D project. We were able to test our additions to the database UI regularly with research science interns. I also really enjoyed how many tours of other facilities that we were able to take.

What I wish was different

Nothing! I had a great summer!

Advice

Take advantage of all of the opportunities the Library has to offer! I loved exploring the exhibits and seeing the Main Reading Room. Interning with the PRTD as a computer science/database intern also allowed me to learn more about the chemistry and physics involved in preservation research. I highly recommend asking the scientists questions, and learning as much about the subject area as you can - it was so interesting!

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Junior Fellow

May - August 2018 • Washington, DC

What I liked

Great experience, resources, and learning opportunities.

What I wish was different

Nothing, it was excellent.

Advice

Take full advantage to explore all the different branches of the Library of Congress and learn about different departments.

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Document Clerk Intern

June - August 2018 • Washington, DC

What I liked

I liked the atmosphere, how friendly and professional my coworkers were, and how gorgeous and historical the building was (I worked in the Madison building, but did get to tour the Jefferson building on my first day). I also appreciated that the documents I was working with (transit subsidy forms, payroll forms, filed complaints, and a variety of other HR documents) actually mattered - that the work I was doing was important. It was very different from my experience in past retail jobs. I also enjoyed working full-time for the first time, a true 40 hours per week.

What I wish was different

I wish that I hadn't had such an awful commute. I live in Frederick, MD so I was commuting around an hour by car and another hour by metro ONE WAY. So I was spending close to 4 hours of every Monday-Friday in transportation for my job.

Advice

I would advise for anyone pursuing an internship or job in DC to figure out a way to have housing in the city or at least not too far outside of the city because a long commute can be so draining, both physically and mentally.

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