AUTHOR: K.F. Shovlin

K.F. Shovlin is a Senior Library Technician in the Processing and Preparation Section of the Preservation Services Division at the Library of Congress. Over the past 17 years, K.F. has processed thousands of paperback books for long term preservation as well as serials and occasional special items. In addition to writing for this blog, he has served as the newsletter coordinator for the Library of Congress Professional Association and written three books, Polk’s Soliloquy, a novel; Life’s Penance; and 48 Game Misconduct. He graduated from American University in 2004 with a BA in American Studies and minors in Communications and History. He then studied historic preservation at the Northern Virginia Community College and completed a Masters of Business Administration specializing in Museum Marketing at the George Washington University in 2011. He lives in Lorton, VA, and volunteers extensively with his HOA and local civic groups.

Most Recent Posts

• Longtime staffer turns temporary assignment into a permanent position December 9th, 2024
• Preservation staff were both out front and back stage at the 2024 National Book Festival November 18th, 2024
• Live on Capitol Hill: It’s Preservation Night! August 16th, 2024
• Binding the Public and the Private July 15th, 2024
• From Kenya with Love June 17th, 2024
• Ode to a LaserJet Printer May 23rd, 2024
• A Panoramic View of the Processing and Preparation Section April 11th, 2024
• Vacation in the Aisles: My time on the Stacks Survey March 7th, 2024
• Perfecting the final product, Part 2: 100% Quality Review February 1st, 2024