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AHRC International Placement Scheme
The Library of CongressWashington DC
Gemma Mitchell
Thomas Jefferson Building
• Analytical and forensic chemist– Background in cultural heritage science
• Why did I apply?– LoC have a team of world class scientists– State of the art analytical instrumentation– A vast collection literature and plastic objects– Opportunity to study abroad– Everything in one place
A scientist? In a library?
• LC Master Microfilm Collection of
500,000+ film rolls
• Audiovisual Collections, which include– Sound and video recordings – TV broadcasts – Motion picture film
• LC oversees 4 million film + sound collection items in
cold vaults in Culpeper, Virginia.
• Obsolete playback equipment means collections at risk
Plastics? In a library?
• Each scholar has their own cubicle- or “klubicle” as they are known– Computer– Telephone– Lockable drawers– Ample work space and shelving– Access to printer, scanner and fax machine– WiFi
• Search of library catalogues
A day in the life of a Kluge Scholar
• Borrowing privileges
• Kluge Centre has
senior scholars, junior
scholars and AHRC
scholars
• “Brown bag lunch”
• Discount in shop and
cafeteria
A day in the life of a Kluge Scholar
• Work in progress talk (~ 20 min plus 10 min for questions)
• Senior scholars give public lectures
• Additional opportunities within Preservation, Research and Testing Division (PRTD)
Presenting your research
Would I recommend the IPS?
• YES!
Would I recommend the IPS?
• YES!– Extensive collections – Scholars study a diverse range of subjects– Knowledge base– Prestige
Would I recommend the IPS?
• YES!
The negatives?
Would I recommend the IPS?
• YES!
The negatives?• I can only think of one.........
No pants day on the Metro!!!!
Acknowledgements
• AHRC
• Allie Brown (AHRC)
• Mary Lou Reker (LOC)