What exactly does the Librarian of Congress do?
So, what exactly does the Librarian of Congress do? In short, a LOT. Just from this video put together by Washington Notebook, …
Free Technical Services Webinars!
A little while ago I discovered this amazing list of free technical services webinars! They cover a wide range of topics, and …
Book exhibit in Moscow
Back in early November I got an email from someone wishing to use my photograph of the Paradero Para Libros Para Parques …
Scotland’s secret book sculptures
Last month I saw this beautiful collection of art created from books. Apparently no one knows exactly who is creating these pieces …
Thirty-five portraits of circus animal trainers
Schlesinger Library houses a fascinating collection of Women in American History. Here’s just a tiny example of the wonders they have, Thirty-five …
Library of Congress’ Reading Room
Twice a year the Library of Congress open the doors of the Main Reading Room to the public. I was there last …
The Library of Congress on C-SPAN
Here’s a great documentary about the Library of Congress which C-SPAN has made available for free! The documentary is an hour and …
Celebrating 100 Years at the NYPL
Here are a few items that form part of NYPL’s exhibition Celebrating 100 Years. The exhibit includes items of our last 100 …
Writers and Kitties
My friend Melissa just shared this on facebook and it’s too good not to share again. Writers and Kitties is a delightful site …
RueFind
I just received an email from Thabo Jakavula who shared this great site called RueFind. The site is a Google map that gathers images …
