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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'> tech-vi@groups.io <tech-vi@groups.io> <b>On Behalf Of </b>David Goldfield via groups.io<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, January 10, 2025 9:38 PM<br><b>To:</b> Tech-VI Announcement List <tech-vi@groups.io><br><b>Subject:</b> [Tech-VI] Erica C. Vaughns NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.loc.gov/nls/who-we-are/internship-program/">Original Source</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><h1><span style='font-family:Roboto;color:#004868'>Erica C. Vaughns NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program<o:p></o:p></span></h1></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'><img border=0 width=697 height=234 style='width:7.2583in;height:2.4416in' id="_x0000_i1030" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DB63A7.E6524080" alt="library of congress jefferson building mosaic of the maxium stating "></span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p style='box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333'>The <strong><span style='font-family:Roboto;border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Erica C. Vaughns NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program</span></strong> was established in 2020 through an endowment to provide legally blind individuals opportunities to work at NLS in areas of study or interest. It is named <a href="https://www.loc.gov/nls/news-and-updates/quarterly-newsletter-news/news-january-march-2023/#erica"><span style='border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in'>in memory of Erica Vaughns</span></a>, who created and managed the program and was a dedicated NLS employee for nearly 20 years until her death in 2023.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333'>The program runs for 10 weeks during the summer. 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333;border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Intern Responsibilities</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333'>Under the guidance of mentors, interns work on selected tasks and projects within one of the five main divisions of NLS: the Office of the Director, Business Operations Division, Collections Division, Patron and Network Engagement Division, and Program Delivery Division. Visit <a href="https://www.loc.gov/nls/who-we-are/organization/"><span style='border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in'>NLS Organization webpage</span></a> to learn more about the functions and responsibilities of each of these divisions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333'>Typical assignments will assist with the mission and goals of the Library and NLS. These may include but are not limited to:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Data input and migration of information for the Braille Certification Learning Management System<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Development and scanning of braille music material<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Writing and editing content for NLS-produced material<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Translating written content into various international languages<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Braille proofreading and transcription<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Project management assistance<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></div><div style='border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p style='box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333'>In addition, interns will be required to participate in orientation sessions about NLS, its network of regional and subregional libraries, and brown-bag discussions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333;border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Areas of Study or Interest</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333;border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in'>NLS</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333'> administers a national program that requires staff with a diversity of skills and educational backgrounds. Therefore, NLS seeks interns with a background in fields of study including but not limited to:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Accounting and Finance<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Audio and Sound Engineering<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Business Administration<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Communications and Media Studies<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Computer Science<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Contracts and Procurement<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Engineering<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Facility Management<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>International Languages<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>General Studies<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Human Resources<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Information Technology and Accessibility Design<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Library Information Science<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Music<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Policy Analysis and Development<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Project Management<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></div><div style='border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p style='box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333;border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Qualifications and Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333'>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:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Must be a US Citizen<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Must be legally blind<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Must be able to work remotely<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></div><div style='border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p style='box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333'>The knowledge, skills, and abilities an intern needs for this program include:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs, such as Microsoft Office Word and Excel<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Knowledge of braille<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Ability to assist in planning, reviewing, researching, and collecting information<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></div><div style='border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p style='box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333;border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Work Schedule and Compensation</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333'>During the session, interns work part-time, 20 hours a week. Schedules are flexible and the days and hours worked are determined between the intern and supervisor. Interns for this program serve as a GS-4 Program Support Assistant. The position offers no health benefits or insurance.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333;border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Application and Program Period</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333'>The NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program operates during the summer, between June and September. Applications must be received by the deadline of March 1.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333;border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Complete Application Package</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333'>A complete application package will include:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/"><span style='border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Federal-style resume </span><span style='font-family:nls-icon;border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in'>External</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Cover letter expressing interest<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'>Most recent transcript, official or unofficial<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5;box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto'><a href="https://www.loc.gov/nls/about/internship-program/nls-aspiring-leaders-online-internship-application/"><span style='border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Internship Program application</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></div><div style='border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p style='box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333;border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in'>How to Apply</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#333333'>A complete application package should be sent to <a href="mailto:NLSInternships@loc.gov"><span style='border:solid silver 1.0pt;padding:0in'>NLSInternships@loc.gov</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='box-sizing: border-box;line-height:inherit'><span 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