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, …
Congress.gov
Congress.gov was launched this Wednesday, offering us a new tool to research USA federal legislation information. The site will eventually replace THOMAS.gov, …
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 …
Visiting the Law Library of Congress
Last week I had a great visit at the Law Library of Congress. My visit began with an introduction by David Mao, …
Little Free Library
This is one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen and a great idea as well! The Little Free Library is a …
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 …
AALL 2011; First impressions
I just got back from my first AALL (American Association of Law Libraries) conference which met in Philly. In comparison to the …
The Uni: Portable Reading Room for Public Space
Look at this great idea to help bring libraries to public spaces! The Uni is a light structure that can hold a …
Apps for the New York Public Library
The New York Public Library is releasing a number of new apps to give you better access to their collection. The apps …
