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The Library of Congress
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS JUNIOR FELLOWS PROGRAM, 2003

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

[Image: Pictures of Main Reading Room, Thomas Jefferson Building (above) Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress (right)]

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.

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS DIVISIONS
AMERICAN FOLKLIFE CENTER
James Hardin, Editor
(202) 707-1744
Nora Yeh, Coordinator of Processing
(202) 707-4426

VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT
Taru Spiegel, Program Officer
(202) 707-9814
Eileen Simon, Archivist
(202) 707-8205

MOTION PICTURE BROADCASTING
RECORDED SOUND DIVISION
Ellie Wackerman, Unit Head
(202) 707-1885

PRINTS & PHOTOGRAPHS DIVISION
Brett Carnell, Team Leader,
Technical Services
(202) 707-9059

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must either be enrolled in an ongoing academic program at an accredited college or university at the junior or senior undergraduate level, or at the graduate level, or have completed their degree since August 2002. Academic credit for the fellowship work is at the discretion of the educational institution.

Noncitizens are eligible to apply -- proper work visas must be obtained by successful applicants prior to reporting to the Library.

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 fellow. Fellows work fulltime (40 hours per week).

HOW TO APPLY
Applications must include the following materials:

1. Cover letter indicating the subject area(s)/division(s) in which the applicant is interested, and language abilities, if relevant.
2. Application for Federal Employment (OF 612) or resume (including social securitynumber, address, telephone number, date of birth and citizenship).
3. Declaration for Federal Employment (OF 306)
4. 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.
5. Official Transcript from the current or most recently attended university or college.

*Any applications received before March 1, 2003 will not be considered.

All applications should be sent to:
Junior Fellows Program Coordinator
Library Services
Library of Congress, LM-642
Washington, DC 20540-4600

Because of continuing problems with surface mail delivery to the Capitol Hill Complexes, we recommend that you send any general inquires through email rather than the use of the regular mail system. We also recommend that you send your application by Federal Express or United Parcel Post to assure timely receipt by the Library.

SELECTION PROCESS
In order for an application to be considered, all materials must be received by April 4. Applications will be forwarded to 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), visit our website at http:// lcweb.loc.gov/rr/jrfell or the Library division(s) in which fellowships are sought. Division contacts are listed in the Library of Congress Divisions section.

SUBJECT AREAS
AMERICAN HISTORY & LITERATURE

CATALOGING

HISTORY OF GRAPHIC ARTS,
ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN AND ENGINEERING

HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY

FILM, TELEVISON AND RADIO

SOUND RECORDINGS

MUSIC

RARE BOOKS AND BOOK ARTS

AMERICAN POPULAR CULTURE

LIBRARIANSHIP

PRESERVATION

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