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TextAn American Future: Library Service Opportunities for Immigrant Youth
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The Fairfax County Public Library and our partnering organization, Liberty’s Promise, were awarded a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Scope of the project
This is a three year project to recruit 90 low-income, immigrant youth
for 10-week paid internships in the library. The
internships will provide support for these youth while introducing them
to the role of the public library as well as potential library careers.
- Interns will receive assistance writing resumes and cover letters, and with interview practice from Liberty’s Promise. All interns are interviewed by library staff before being offered a placement.
- To qualify for the program, potential interns must be:
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- 16-21 years of age
- an immigrant or child of two immigrant parents
- eligible to work in the United States
- have a moderate to high level of English fluency
- be from a low-income household (as defined by HUD guidelines)
- have an interest in learning more about library science and the careers offered by the Fairfax County Public Library
- For more information on how to apply, e-mail Allison Bouley or call (703) 549-9950.
- Blogs from interns can be found here.
- This program has been made possible due to a generous grant from the IMLS.
About our partners
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of
federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums.
The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that
connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the
national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to
sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and
innovation; and support professional development.
Liberty's Promise
Liberty's Promise supports
young immigrants in need while encouraging them to be active and
conscientious American citizens. Our programs aim to make the immigrant
experience an affirmative one for young newcomers while instilling in
them a sense of pride and support for American ideals of democracy and
freedom. By doing so, Liberty's Promise seeks to reaffirm our fundamental
egalitarian and democratic traditions for future generations.
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