Erin Allen has been a writer-editor in the Library's Public Affairs Office since June 2006. In that capacity, she writes the Wise Guide, feature stories for The Gazette -- the Library's staff newsletter -- and the Library of Congress Information Bulletin, and handles outreach for several Library divisions including Music; Hispanic; and Rare Book and Special Collections. She also served as acting editor of The Gazette. Prior to coming to the Library, she was assistant editor at InRegister Magazine in Baton Rouge, La. There she covered women's lifestyle, fashion and beauty; travel; gardens and interiors; and Baton Rouge nightlife and society. When not at work, she sings with The Washington Chorus and plays women's flat track roller derby. She holds a bachelor's degree in Mass Communications/Print Journalism with a minor in vocal performance from Louisiana State University.
Most Recent Posts
- A Global Toast to the Book December 4th, 2012
- Gordon Parks Remembered November 30th, 2012
- Inquiring Minds: An Interview with Astrobiologist David H. Grinspoon November 29th, 2012
- Let’s Give Thanks November 21st, 2012
- Library in the News: October Edition November 16th, 2012
- InRetrospect: October Blogging Edition November 13th, 2012
- Waste Not, Want Not November 7th, 2012
- Stop the Presses! November 6th, 2012
- Inquiring Minds: An Interview with John Witte October 31st, 2012
- Mapping Slavery October 31st, 2012