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An Interview with Alia Hussain, Collections Technician

Posted by: Betty Lupinacci

This week’s interview is with Alia Hussain, the newest technician in the Collection Services Division.  With her writing background, I’m hoping she decides to contribute to our blog. Describe your background. I was born and raised in New Jersey, then moved to Chicago after graduating high school to attend college. What is your academic/professional history? …

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An Interview with Jenn Parent, Remote Metadata Intern

Posted by: Jennifer González

Today’s interview is with Jenn Parent. Jenn is a remote metadata intern who described, created, and edited metadata on U.S. Reports last summer and is currently working on United States: Statutes at Large. Describe your background. I’m something of a wanderer. I don’t really consider anywhere to be a “hometown,” as I’ve moved a lot, …

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An Interview with Kirstin Nelson, National Agricultural Library’s Law Librarian

Posted by: Donna Sokol

Today’s interview is with Law Librarian Kirstin Nelson, a contractor on assignment at our sister institution the National Agricultural Library.  Kirstin helped edit Congressional committee information at the Wikipedia edit-a-thon held at the Library in April. Describe your background. I was born and raised in Nebraska. In early childhood, I lived on the western side …

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A Congress.gov Interview with Zachary Long, User Experience Analyst

Posted by: Andrew Weber

This week’s interview is with Zachary Long, a user experience (UX) analyst in the Office of the Chief Information Officer here at the Library of Congress. Describe your background. I grew up in upstate New York and went to Syracuse University getting my BFA in communication design. I have worked in print design, web design, …

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An Interview with Christine Gant, Remote Metadata Volunteer

Posted by: Jennifer González

Today’s interview is with Christine Gant, a remote metadata volunteer working with the Digital Resources Division on the early U.S. Report volumes. Describe your background. I am originally from Seoul, South Korea, but I grew up in Boston, Massachusetts. Even as a child, I loved Boston’s rich history and culture, and delighted in the chance …

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An Interview with Joanne Baxter, Legal Editor

Posted by: Kelly Buchanan

This week’s interview is with Joanne Baxter, who is working at the Law Library of Congress as a legal editor. 1. Describe your background. I was born in Panama and lived there until I was ten years old, after which my family moved to South Florida, where I remained until I relocated to Washington, D.C. in 2010. …