[NABS-L] NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program)

David Andrews dandrews920 at comcast.net
Tue Feb 2 02:32:21 UTC 2021


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>Established through the National Library for the Blind Endowment, 
>this paid internship offers legally blind individuals the 
>opportunity to work at NLS in areas that support services for the 
>blind, including collections building, program delivery, and 
>business oversight and management. Through this program, interns 
>will gain valuable experience and explore potential career options 
>while being guided through mentorships and developmental activities. 
>The program runs during spring, summer, and fall sessions, between 
>10 to 12 weeks each session.
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>Application Process
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>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:
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>   *   Must be a US citizen
>   *   Must be legally blind
>   *   Must be able to work remotely
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>A complete application package includes a cover letter expressing 
>interest, a resume, a recent official or unofficial transcript, and 
>an application form that is completed online.
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>Applicants interested in the summer 2021 session should submit a 
>completed application by March 1.
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>To learn more about the program and the application process, visit 
>www.loc.gov/nls/about/internship-program<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.loc.gov%2Fnls%2Fabout%2Finternship-program%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cdavid.b.andrews%40STATE.MN.US%7Cf2abafdece344358dd3008d8c6cb6d00%7Ceb14b04624c445198f26b89c2159828c%7C0%7C0%7C637477924436545835%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=mqoHjQWXtLgB3%2FJv4C1GWEL%2FQE7N11Q0BYFyBUl%2BXZ4%3D&reserved=0>.
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>Outreach Language
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>The National Library service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), 
>supported by the National Library for the Blind Endowment, has 
>launched a paid internship that offers legally blind individuals the 
>opportunity to gain work career experience and explore career 
>options working in the areas of collections building, program 
>delivery, and business oversight and management. Application details 
>can be found at 
>www.loc.gov/nls/about/internship-program<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.loc.gov%2Fnls%2Fabout%2Finternship-program%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cdavid.b.andrews%40STATE.MN.US%7Cf2abafdece344358dd3008d8c6cb6d00%7Ceb14b04624c445198f26b89c2159828c%7C0%7C0%7C637477924436545835%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=mqoHjQWXtLgB3%2FJv4C1GWEL%2FQE7N11Q0BYFyBUl%2BXZ4%3D&reserved=0>. 
>The deadline for the summer 2021 session is March 1. All interns 
>will work remotely.
>
>For more information, please contact:
>Erica Vaughns
>Head, Administrative Services
>NLSInternships at loc.gov<mailto:NLSInternships at loc.gov>




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