National Digital Stewardship Residency Program

Library of Congress, IMLS Announce New

National Digital Stewardship Residency

Applications for Fall Program Accepted until April 5, 2013

The Library of Congress and the Institute of Museum and Library Services are

pleased to announce the official open call for applications for the first National Digital

Stewardship Residency (NDSR). From today until April 5, 2013, applicants can log onto

the application portal at USAJOBS and apply to be a part of NDSR’s inaugural class.

The NDSR program will allow 10 recent master’s program graduates in relevant

fields to complete a nine-month residency at various institutions in the Washington, D.C.

area. Beginning in September 2013, accepted residents will attend an intensive two-week

digital stewardship workshop at the Library of Congress. Thereafter, residents will move

to a host institution to work on significant digital stewardship projects. These projects

will allow them to acquire hands-on knowledge and skills involving the collection,

selection, management, long-term preservation, and accessibility of digital assets.

The Smithsonian Institution Archives, the World Bank, the Library of Congress,

and the Public Broadcasting Service are just a few of the renowned institutions that will

host the founding NDSR class. Each of these institutions submitted challenging project

proposals that can be viewed on the NDSR website. Application requirements include a

detailed resume and cover letter, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, three letters of

recommendation, and a creative video that defines an applicant’s interest in the program.

“The video requirement in the application process will help the selection panel

identify which candidates are truly passionate about digital preservation” explained

George Coulbourne, Library of Congress OSI executive program officer.

For additional information or press inquiries regarding the National Digital

Stewardship Residency, please see our website at www.digitalpreservation.gov/ndsr or

contact Kristopher Nelson at ndsr@loc.gov.