Exploring the World: Geography and Map Internship Program

This program provides undergraduate, graduate, and recent graduate students an opportunity to conduct independent research and scholarly study as part of their assigned project using the Geography and Map Division (GMD) and other Library resources and collections. These specific projects will enable interns to assist staff in unearthing hidden collections and cartographers from previously underrepresented materials.

Participants will gain experience with the integrated analog and digital collections in the Geography and Map Division and the overall services of the nation’s largest public library with diverse collection materials and formats; use the largest collection of maps and cartographic items in the world while developing professional working relationships with librarians and digital library practitioners; and receive exposure to a broad spectrum of library work, reference, metadata, access, inventory, collection management, geographic information systems (GIS), Geospatial Portal, modern mapping software, and information technology.

The internship will take place over the course of a summer, fall or spring semester for 12 weeks based on project requirements. Opportunities are open to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents who are currently enrolled students (undergraduate or graduate) and those who have graduated in the twelve months prior to their internship start date.

For the full announcement, deadlines, and to apply, visit the Internships and Fellowships Opportunities page.