Tag: USA

Mar 06 2013

Americas, Digital, Images, Law, Law Libraries, Libraries, Manuscripts, National Libraries, Open Access, Photographs, Public Libraries, Technology, USA, Videos, Web 2.0

What exactly does the Librarian of Congress do?

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So, what exactly does the Librarian of Congress do? In short, a LOT. Just from this video put together by Washington Notebook, Dr. James H. Billington gives us a great overview of...

Sep 22 2012

Americas, Databases, Law, Law Libraries, Politics, Searching, Tools, USA

Congress.gov

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Congress.gov was launched this Wednesday, offering us a new tool to research USA federal legislation information. The site will eventually replace THOMAS.gov, which after years of service has started showing...

Nov 02 2011

Academic Libraries, Americas, Archives, Images, Libraries, Photographs, Women

Thirty-five portraits of circus animal trainers

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Schlesinger Library houses a fascinating collection of Women in American History. Here’s just a tiny example of the wonders they have, Thirty-five portraits of circus animal trainers, primarily lions, other...

Oct 17 2011

Americas, Libraries, Library \ Book Tourism, National Libraries, Photographs

Library of Congress’ Reading Room

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Twice a year the Library of Congress open the doors of the Main Reading Room to the public. I was there last weekend and loved it. In addition to seeing...

Oct 08 2011

Americas, Databases, Law, Law Libraries, Libraries, Library \ Book Tourism, National Libraries, Open Access, World

Visiting the Law Library of Congress

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Last week I had a great visit at the Law Library of Congress. My visit began with an introduction by David Mao, Deputy Law Librarians of Congress, who gave share...

Sep 12 2011

Libraries, Literacy, Public Libraries, USA, World

Little Free Library

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This is one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen and a great idea as well! The Little Free Library is a project to promote literacy and love of reading...

Aug 14 2011

Americas, Archives, Audio, Books, Images, Libraries, Maps, National Libraries, Photographs, Politics

The Library of Congress on C-SPAN

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Here’s a great documentary about the Library of Congress which C-SPAN has made available for free! The documentary is an hour and a half and showcases the marvels of the...

Jul 26 2011

Academic Libraries, Americas, Archives, Law, Law Libraries, Libraries, Professional Development

AALL 2011; First impressions

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I just got back from my first AALL (American Association of Law Libraries) conference which met in Philly. In comparison to the other two conferences I have been attending regularly,...

Jul 18 2011

Americas, Education, Libraries, Mobile Library, Public Libraries

The Uni: Portable Reading Room for Public Space

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Look at this great idea to help bring libraries to public spaces! The Uni is a light structure that can hold a small library collection and a number of benches...

Jun 26 2011

Americas, Archives, Books, Digital, Images, Libraries, Open Access, Public Libraries, Social Networks, Technology, Web 2.0

Apps for the New York Public Library

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The New York Public Library is releasing a number of new apps to give you better access to their collection. The apps are designed to do a number of things;...