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Hi, Guy, Is there an age range they are looking for? /Sharon ********* Sharon Shaloo, Executive Director Mass Center for the Book [log in to unmask] 617.872.3718 (office) massbook.org On Thu, Mar 17, 2022 at 2:21 PM Lamolinara, Guy <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > All—I am sharing this exciting opportunity for teens with you. It comes > from my colleague Naomi Coquillon, chief of Informal Learning at the > Library. Please feel free to email her with your questions. I hope you know > a teen or teens you think would be good for this program. [log in to unmask] is > Naomi’s email. > > > > Please share this link with any teens you have worked with in programs who > might like to connect with the Library and to other teens as well. Here’s > the link and a program description: > > > https://www.loc.gov/item/internships/virtual-high-school-student-summer-intensive-volunteer-program/ > > This program, offered by *Office of the Librarian/Informal Learning > Office* is designed for individuals interested in working with > programming centered on primary sources and literature in a library > setting. Participants are expected to have some experience and knowledge of > contemporary literature for young adult audiences and strong research > skills. This year’s program is currently offered in a* hybrid format* with > students attending virtually and in-person. > > This is an intensive 3-week unpaid summer internship opportunity, during > which you will learn about the Library and help the Center for Learning, > Literacy and Engagement develop and create teen-oriented content to support > the* 2022 National Book Festival > <https://www.loc.gov/programs/national-book-festival/about-this-program/>* > . > > Your deliverables will include: collaboratively contributing to the > teen-oriented marketing for the National Book Festival, researching and > recommending a set of LOC items that connect with this year’s featured > Young Adult (YA) titles, and taking on significant roles in National Book > Festival-related programming. > > Your experiences will include: Learning about the careers and resources at > the Library, building written and oral communications skills, and > contributing to the development of teen initiatives and programming. > > *Application Period Open Now: * Closes on May 20, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST. > > Thanks, > > Guy > > > > Guy Lamolinara > > Head, Center for the Book > > Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives > > Center for Learning, Literacy and Engagement > > Library of Congress > > > > [image: cid:[log in to unmask]] > > > > >