Frequently Asked Questions about NDSR-DC

• How long is the residency program?

  • The current program lasts for one year from September 2016 through September 2017.

• How many residents are participating in the program?

• There are five residents participating in the program, located at one of five host institutions in the Baltimore - Washington area. Additional residents are participating in cohorts across the country.

• What organizations are participating in the residency program?

  • You can see the list of host institutions, and read about their projects here.

• How does NDSR define digital stewardship?

• Digital stewardship, for the purposes of this program, is defined as the act of acquiring, selecting, managing, preserving, and providing access to digital information.

• Is housing provided?

• No. Residents must locate and finance their own housing.

• How many hours per week do residents work?

• Residents work 40 hours per week. The scheduled report time is flexible and is determined by the resident and the host institution.

• Do residents need to be US citizens to participate in the program?

• Yes, residents must be United States citizen to be eligible for the NDSR program.

• If a resident does not meet the necessary requirements for this program are there any other programs similar to this one within the Library of Congress?

• Yes! We have the Library of Congress Junior Fellows Program, Hispanic Association of Colleges and University interns, and other programs across the Library. See the Library of Congress Opportunities page for a complete listing, available from here.

• Can you elaborate on the type of work residents do while participating in the program? What does a typical day as a resident look like?  

•  See the Projects page to read about this year's projects, and the Residency page for an overview of the residents' experience.

• Do residents receive benefits while participating in the program? Healthcare, transportation stipend, etc.?

• Residents are not eligible for health benefits. They do, however, receive a bi-weekly stipend that can be used to pay for housing, transportation, etc. 

• What kind of skills and qualifications are you looking for? How extensive does my background need to be in digital stewardship before participating in the program?

• We are looking for recent master's and doctoral graduates who are seeking to bridge their classroom learning with hands-on work experience. Doctoral candidates are considered even if they have not yet graduated. Applicants should not yet be established professionals in the field. In terms of technical and educational background, candidates who have studied in fields related to digital stewardship with great interest in libraries, museums, and archives should apply. There is no set formula for the perfect candidate. Each applicant is considered on a case-by-case basis.