Apply for the Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Internship 2026 | Paid Library of Congress Internship @Unknown

Overview

The Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in education, history, library science, and museum studies while working with the Library of Congress.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying primary source materials and effective learning strategies for K–12 audiences.
• Learning about the Library’s collections, programs, and educational mission.
• Assisting in planning and implementing educational programming.
• Conducting research and consulting with Library experts.
• Designing and executing a special project.
• Contributing insights to the TPS Teachers Network.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be an undergraduate or graduate student in good standing, or a recent graduate (within six months).
• Demonstrate interest in education, library science, history, or museum studies.
• Have experience working with learners aged 9+, families, or K–12 educators.
• Show strong collaboration and communication skills.

Benefits

• Remote Internship: $500 monthly stipend for 20 hours/week.
• Onsite Internship: $750 monthly stipend for 35 hours/week, $255/month for local transportation, up to $1,250/month for housing support, travel allowance up to $1,000 each way.
• Access to Library of Congress internal discounts.

How to Apply

Submit all required materials via email to: tpscolorado@msudenver.edu
Subject line format: “TPS Internship – [Applicant’s Full Name]”

Deadline

• Application Period: March 2, 2026 – May 11, 2026
• Internship Duration: Mid-September – Mid-December 2026