2026 Summer Internship - IT Operations
Supreme Court of the United States
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2026 Summer Assistant - Library - Technical Services and Special Collections
Supreme Court of the United States
Judicial Branch
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$27.76 - $27.76
per hour
Type
Full-Time
More Library & Records jobs →Closes
March 1, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This summer job at the Supreme Court Library involves helping organize and describe rare legal documents by creating metadata, cataloging items, and assisting with labeling projects.
It's a temporary role lasting at least eight weeks in Washington, D.C., ideal for students or recent graduates interested in libraries, history, or law who enjoy detail-oriented work with historical materials.
No law degree is needed, but some background in special collections or the legal system would help you succeed.
Key Requirements
- Meet specified education requirements
- Demonstrated experience working with special collections
- Demonstrated cataloging or metadata experience, preferably in a library or legal setting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Availability for at least eight weeks during summer 2026
Full Job Description
This is a summer assistant position with the Library of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: Sunday, 03/01/2026, 11:59 PM ET Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants.
The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date. Applicants must meet the following qualifications: Meet education requirements (see below).
Demonstrated experience in working with special collections. Demonstrated cataloging or metadata experience, preferably in a library or legal office setting.
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products. Ability to communicate clearly, courteously, and effectively both orally and in writing required. Availability for at least eight weeks.
Other Considerations: A law degree or work towards a J.D. is not required, but familiarity with special collections, the American legal system, and/or legal publishing will be helpful. Major Duties:
- The primary work assigned to the Summer Assistant consists of creating metadata for a complex collection of Supreme Court documents and performing some original cataloging.
- The Summer Assistant will assist with a re-labeling / item record creation project focused on legal materials.
- As time permits the Summer Assistant will have an opportunity to work with the Special Collections / Records and Briefs Librarian to assist in processing materials for the Collection.
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