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By: Liah Caravalho
Today’s interview is with Marie-Philippe Lavoie, a foreign law intern with the Global Legal Research Directorate (GLRD). This summer, Marie-Philippe is assisting the GLRD with Canadian law research requests. She is currently completing her LL.M degree in international law at the University of Montreal. Describe your background. I am from the Province of Québec in Canada. I …
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By: Jennifer Davis
This week’s interview is with Christine Ford, who is interning with the Law Library’s Public Services Division for three weeks. Jennifer is shepherding this interview for Donna Sokol while she’s away. Describe your background. I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and lived there for the majority of my life. I love St. Louis. I …
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By: Andrew Weber
This week’s interview is with Natalie Buda Smith. Natalie is a user experience team supervisor here at the Library of Congress. Describe your background. Most of my 25+ year career has been in the field of user experience, working in different countries for a range of organizations including Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and federal agencies. …
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By: Nathan Dorn
Today’s interview is with Dasha Kolyaskina. Dasha is a Junior Fellow in the Collection Services Division at the Law Library of Congress. Describe your background. I was born in Kazan, Russia. I moved to Lexington, Kentucky with my parents when I was four, but I grew up speaking Russian and English at home. I went …
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By: Donna Sokol
Describe your background. I was born and raised in the greater area of Los Angeles, California. As a daughter of Salvadorian parents who fled El Salvador’s civil war to start a new life, I had the great fortune of growing up in a small, but close family that fostered humility and a high regard for …
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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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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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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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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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By: Hanibal Goitom
This week’s interview is with Jeffrey Harris, who is working at the Law Library of Congress on a four month rotation as part of a two year Presidential Management Fellows Program. 1. Describe your background. I was born in nearby Manassas, Virginia. I stayed there until 5th grade and then I moved to Broadway, Virginia which …
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