Tag Archives: Library of Congress

New Stuff Tuesday – September 27, 2016

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Diana

Folksongs of Another America: Field Recordings of the Upper Midwest, 1937-1946 by James P. Leary ML3551 .L35 2015 New Arrivals Island, 2nd floor The upper Midwest has a long tradition of folk music that is often overlooked in favor of … Continue reading →

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Juan Felipe Herrera

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Barbara

Librarian of Congress James H. Billington has announced that in the fall, Juan Felipe Herrera will serve as the 21st Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2015-2016. He will be the first Hispanic poet to serve. Read more about him … Continue reading →

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Looking for laws?

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Barbara

The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) has collaborated with the Library of Congress to digitize volumes of the United States Statutes at Large, which contains all of the laws and resolutions enacted during each session of Congress. Now available online: … Continue reading →

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World Digital Library: Cultural treasures, at your fingertips

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Ronna

On April 21, 2009, the World Digital Library debuted. Its mission: “[to make] available on the Internet, free of charge and in multilingual format, significant primary materials from countries and cultures around the world.” Developed by the Library of Congress … Continue reading →

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