OBJECTIVES:

To increase knowledge and use of the Library’s collections throughout the nation,
To help the Library inventory, chronicle and make available hitherto unexplored materials,
To give selected fellows an opportunity to explore the Library’s unique collections,
To expose fellows to the challenging career opportunities available at the Library of Congress.

SUBJECT AREAS:

American History & Literature
Cataloging
History of Graphic Arts, Architecture, Design and Engineering
History of Photography
Film, Television and Radio
Sound Recordings
Music
Rare Books and book Arts
American Popular Culture
Librarianship
Preservation

INTRODUCTION:

Fellows, working with primary source materials, will assist selected divisions in fulfilling their mission to reduce the arrearage by organizing and documenting archival collections, producing finding aids and bibliographic records, preparing materials for preservation and service, and doing bibliographical research; and, contribute to the Library’s efforts to digitize its historical collections.
The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer.  We particularly encourage applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities for the Junior Fellows Program.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must either be enrolled in an ongoing academic program at an accredited University or university at the junior or senior undergraduate level, or at the graduate level, or have completed their degree since August 1999.  Academic credit for the fellowship work is at the discretion of the educational institution.

STIPEND:

Fellows will be paid a taxable stipend of $300 per week.

SCHEDULE:

Fellowships, lasting two to three months, are available in the summer, according to the needs and schedule of the Library.  Fellowships begin in either May or June, depending upon the availability of the selected fellows.  Fellows work fulltime (40 hours per week).

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must include the following materials:
 Cover letter indicating the subject area(s)/division(s) in which the
 applicant is interested, and language abilities, if relevant.
 Application for Federal Employment SF171) or resume (including social
 security number, address, telephone number, date of birth and
 citizenship).
 Letter of recommendation from an appropriate professor or employer
 attesting to the applicant’s proficiency, reliability and the feasibility
 of his/her carrying out projects.
 Official Transcript from the current or most recently attended university
 or College.

 All application should be sent to:

  Junior Fellows Program Coordinator
  Library Services
  Library of Congress, LM-642
  Washington, DC  20540-4600

SELETION PROCESS:

In order for an application to be considered, all materials must be received by April 15.  Applications will be forwarded to the appropriate divisions, which will arrange telephone interviews with the most promising applicants, based on materials submitted.  Applicants will be notified of the Library’s decision in May.

MORE INFORMATION:

Contact the Junior Fellows Program Coordinator at (202) 707-5330 (email:
jrfell@)loc.gov) or the Library division(s) in which fellowships are sought.  Division contacts are listed in the Library of Congress Divisions section.

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS DIVISIONS:

American Folklife Center
James Hardin, Acting Assistant Director
(202) 707-1744

Manuscript Division
Paul Chestnut, Head of Preparation
(202) 707-5389

Motion Picture, Broadcasting & Recorded Sound Division
Sam Brylawski, Head of Recorded Sound
(202) 707-8465

Music Division
Vicky Risner, Head of Acquisitions and Processing
(202) 707-5503

Prints and Photographs Division
Brett Carnell & Sarah Rouse
Team Leaders, Technical Services
(202)707-5836