The Pop Culture Ambassadors program is a week-long, paid internship program in which a cohort of five undergraduate students learn about the behind-the-scenes work of libraries and visit local bookstores to select materials for the Popular Culture collect
The 2026 Pop Culture Ambassador program will take place March 16-19, 2026.
The online application for the 2026 cohort will go live in January 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a paid internship?
Yes! Participants will be paid $20 hour for their participation in this program.
Is this full-time?
No. Students are expected to be available on the Monday through the Thursday of the week of spring break. Most days begin at 10am and end at 4pm, though there may be some slight adjustments in hours during the week.
Will my meals, housing, and travel be covered?
You will be responsible for your own meals on most days, though we will provide lunch on the site visit day. For information about staying on campus over spring break, see this page. We will arrange transportation to the sites during the program.
Do I need to be a humanities major or aspiring librarian to apply?
No, we want a cohort that represents a wide variety of disciplines, perspectives, and backgrounds. The only requirement is that you be a currently enrolled undergraduate with an interest in popular culture.