Each summer, the Library of Congress opens its doors to a select group of talented students and recent graduates.
This year, 37 Junior Fellows from across the country begin their immersive internship experience—one that combines professional development, real-world projects, and national impact.
Welcoming the 2025 Junior Fellows
In Washington, D.C., the Library of Congress has officially welcomed 37 undergraduate and graduate students, along with recent graduates, to its 2025 Junior Fellows Program.
From June through late July, these Fellows will contribute to 33 mission-aligned projects designed to enhance access to and understanding of the Library’s world-renowned collections.
Now in its 33rd year, this internship program exemplifies how federal cultural institutions can foster public service, scholarship, and digital innovation.
A Program Rooted in Purpose
Designed to align with the Library’s mission to “engage, inspire, and inform,” the Junior Fellows Program offers more than work experience.
According to Kimberly Powell from the Library’s Human Capital Directorate, these projects “ultimately benefit patrons for years to come” and help shape each Fellow’s career journey.
Each Fellow is paired with a mentor, providing personalized guidance while reinforcing the Library’s collaborative spirit.
Diverse Projects with National Reach
The 2025 Junior Fellows cohort will work across departments including digital strategy, conservation, literary initiatives, and more.
Highlights include:
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Documenting Digital Odysseys: Fellows explore web archiving and the Library’s role in preserving the digital age.
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Sharing the Work of Conservation: Students learn hands-on preservation techniques for historic items.
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Veterans History Jukebox: A project designed to improve public engagement with veteran narratives.
Their work will culminate in Display Day on July 16, where Fellows present their findings to Library staff and the public.
2025 Library of Congress Fellows
| Fellow Name | Location | School | Project & Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noelia Alvarez | Evansville, Indiana | Purdue University |
Expanding Artificial Intelligence Community Engagement at the Library of Congress
(Digital Strategy Directorate)
|
| Eleanor Ball | Iowa City, Iowa | University of Iowa |
Literary Programming at the Library of Congress
(Literary Initiatives)
|
| Abigail Bowers | Highland, Illinois | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign |
Pathways to Gilded Age & Progressive Era Business Collections
(Business Section)
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| Ilana Bramson | Providence, Rhode Island | Columbia University and Jewish Theological Seminary |
Cataloging the Deinard Collection
(Hebraic Section)
|
| Jackson Caffrey | Merrimack, New Hampshire | Keene State College |
Elizabeth Brown Pryor Internship, Manuscript Reading Room
(Manuscript Division)
|
| Nell Chamalis | Chicago, Illinois | Dominican University |
Copyright Card Catalog Metadata Capture Project
(Copyright Office)
|
| Mel Court | Olney, Maryland | Wesleyan University |
Sharing the Work of Conservation at the Library
(Conservation Division)
|
| Gwyneth DePass | Sugar Land, Texas | Emerson College |
Digital Rewind: Exploring Connecting Communities Digital Initiative’s Impact Through Digital Engagement and Storytelling
(Connecting Communities Digital Initiative)
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| Brynn Dybik | Charleston, South Carolina | College of Charleston |
The Literary Heritage of America
(Center for the Book)
|
| Katia Pereira Feliciano | San Juan, Puerto Rico | University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras |
Online Inventory of Hispanic Reading Room Pamphlet Collections
(Hispanic Reading Room)
|
| Alexis Garcia | Melrose Park, Illinois | Loyola University; Dominican University |
American Archive of Public Broadcasting Online Exhibit Project
(National Audio-Visual Conservation Center)
|
| Sophie Hand | Munster, Indiana | Indiana University |
Teen Internship Program Assistant
(Informal Learning Office)
|
| Colette Harley | Chapel Hill, North Carolina | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill |
Marie Tharp, Mapmaking Pioneer- Diving in to Unprocessed Collection Material
(Geography and Map Division)
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| Peyton Harris | Sarasota, Florida | University of Florida |
Literary Programming at the Library of Congress
(Literary Initiatives)
|
| Colin Hochstetler | Edwardsburg, Michigan | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign |
Office of War Information Collection Lacquer Processing Project
(National Audio-Visual Conservation Center)
|
| Magdelene Jones | Baltimore, Maryland | First Nations University of Canada |
Indigenous Government Websites of the U.S. Web Archive
(U.S. Serials and Government Documents Section)
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| Doxey Kamara | Houston, Texas | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign |
From Stacks to Metaverse: Documenting Digital Odysseys
(Digital Services Directorate)
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| Daniela Lopez | Pasadena, California | University of California, Los Angeles |
Providing Access to American History and Culture
(Manuscript Division)
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| Sara Mercurio | Chicago, Illinois | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign |
Copyright Card Catalog Metadata Capture Project
(Copyright Office)
|
| Samsam Mohamud | Seattle, Washington | University of Washington |
Enhancing Accessibility: User Research for Inclusive Library Services
(National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled)
|
| Katrina Payne | Valparaiso, Indiana | Indiana University |
Late Cold War Era Open-Source Intelligence Russian Cataloging
(Russia Section)
|
| Grace Pryor | Kent, Ohio | College of Wooster |
A Nation Changed: Preserving the 9/11 Newspaper Collection
(Serial and Government Publications Division)
|
| Riley Rhoder | Fairfax, Virginia | Ithaca College |
Literary Programming at the Library of Congress
(Literary Initiatives)
|
| Alyssah Robinson | Louisville, Kentucky | University of Kentucky |
Researching the Black Press in Chronicling America
(Serial and Government Publications Division)
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| Ashley Rochenbach | Riverside, California | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill |
Examining and Contextualizing the ‘Indian Ocean World’ Collections
(African and Middle East Division)
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| Mariana Rogan | Minnetonka, Minnesota | Saint Olaf College |
Music and the Arts as Vehicles for History, Civics, and Democracy
(Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives)
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| Keon Rosado | Baltimore City, Maryland | Morehouse College |
Mapping the Stories: The Legacy of Daniel A.P. Murray
(Office of Communications)
|
| Joseph Sioui | Arlington Heights, Illinois | University of North Texas |
Universal Music Group Collection Lacquer Processing
(National Audio-Visual Conservation Center)
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| Kailyn Slater | Orland Park, Illinois | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign |
Documenting the Digital Age: An Introduction to Web Archiving
(Digital Services Directorate)
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| Megan Sykes | Dallas, Oregon | Oregon State University Honors College |
Year of Digital Accessibility
(User Experience Design (uxd) Section)
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| Sabrina Templeton | Austin, Texas | University of Texas at Austin |
Computational Collections: Exploring Library of Congress Collections as Data
(Digital Services Directorate)
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| Diana Tran | Los Angeles, California | University of California, Los Angeles |
Digital Front Door – Environmental Scan
(User Experience Design Section)
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| Champ Turner | Austin, Texas | Brown University |
Mapping The Collections -Title Collection Map Project
(Geography and Map Division)
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| Mary Thomas Watkins | Raleigh, North Carolina | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill |
Veterans History Project Jukebox: Reaching and Teaching New Library Connectors
(Veterans History Project)
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| Daniel Wu | Līhuʻe, Hawaii | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign |
Mary Wolfskill Internship, Manuscript Reading Room
(Manuscript Division)
|
| Ruzhen Zhang | Medford, Massachusetts | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign |
[Project information not provided]
[Division not specified]
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This cross-section shows how broad and interdisciplinary the projects are, covering everything from technical metadata analysis to geographic storytelling.
Fellowship Features and Benefits
Beyond their core assignments, Fellows participate in:
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Leadership sessions with senior Library staff.
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Networking opportunities with peers from diverse academic backgrounds.
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Workshops focused on digital skills, archival science, and career development.
They are also encouraged to explore the Library’s collections to inform and inspire their projects.
Supporting America’s Knowledge Future
The Junior Fellows Program is supported by philanthropic gifts through the Glanville Family Foundation, the Knowledge Navigators Trust Fund, and a grant from the Mellon Foundation.
This backing reflects a broader commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders in public history, information science, and civic engagement.
The Library’s role as both a research institution and a national archive makes it uniquely suited to mentor emerging professionals while advancing public access to knowledge.
Shaping Public Service Careers
Fellows leave the program not only with enriched résumés but also with practical insights into how major cultural institutions function.
Many go on to pursue roles in:
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Archives and libraries
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Policy and government agencies
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Academia and public humanities
The experience equips them to serve as future ambassadors of information access and civic learning.
Learn More
The Junior Fellows Program stands as a beacon for educational opportunity and civic engagement in the federal space.
With 37 students now immersed in transformational work, the summer of 2025 promises significant contributions to the Library and its public mission.
To explore the program or view past projects, visit loc.gov/item/internships/junior-fellows-program.
For broader internship and fellowship options, go to loc.gov/ifp.
Sources: Library of the Congress.
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