Volume 18, No. 1 A Weekly Newspaper for the Library Staff January 5, 2007
Special Guests Visit the Library Librarian Adds 25 Films for Preservation
By SHERYL CANNADY
any Americans typically spend the holiday season flocking to Mmovie theaters nationwide. But even as they enjoy the latest releases, vast portions of the nation’s movie heritage are vanishing. An estimated 50 percent of the films produced before 1950 and 80 to 90 per- cent made before 1920 have disappeared forever. The Library is working to stanch future losses by recognizing films that are “culturally, historically or aesthetically” significant and working with many orga-
Michaela McNichol nizations to preserve them. Santa and Mrs. Claus take time from their busy schedules to bring cheer to the Great Librarian of Congress James H. Bil- Hall, scene of the Library’s holiday program on Dec. 13. Posing for photos with the famous old couple are Pamela Hawe, Office of Inspector General, with daughter lington on Dec. 27 added 25 motion Nadia, 2 ½, and son, Alexander, 7 months. See photos on pages 6 and 7. pictures to the National Film Registry (see list below) to be preserved for all time, bringing the total number of films on the registry to 450. Section 108 Study Group Seeks In making the announcement, Billing- ton said: “The annual selection of films Public Comment in Chicago to the National Film Registry involves far series of roundtable discussions to elicit public commentary on possible copy- more than the simple naming of cherished Aright law changes relating to libraries’ use of digital media continues this year and important films to a prestigious list. with a discussion from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., CST, on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at DePaul The registry should not be seen as ‘The University College of Law in Chicago. Kennedy Center Honors,’ ‘The Academy The Chicago event will be the third public roundtable convened by the Section Awards,’ or even ‘America’s Most Beloved 108 Study Group, which is charged with making recommendations on the exceptions Films.’ Rather, the registry is an invalu- and limitations applicable to libraries and archives under Section 108 of the Copyright able means to advance public awareness Act, especially as Section 108 affects libraries’ use of digital media. of the richness, creativity and variety of The U.S. Copyright Office and the Office of Strategic Initiatives of the Library of American film heritage, and to dramatize Congress placed a “Notice of a public roundtable with request for comments” in the the need for its preservation. Federal Register, Vol. 71, No. 232, published on Dec. 4. A copy of the notice and “The selection of a film recognizes its additional information may be found at www.loc.gov/section108. The notice gives importance to American movie and cul- detailed instructions on how to become a roundtable participant and how to submit tural history, and to history in general. The written comments. Requests to participate must be received by the Section 108 Study registry stands among the finest summa- Group by 5 p.m. EST on Friday, Jan. 12. The deadline for receipt of written comments tions of more than a century of wondrous SECTION 108, Continues on page 3 FILM, Continues on page 4 T he G a z ette January 5, 2007
NOTICES 2007 TSP Limit Increased to $15,500
The IRS Elected Deferral Limit for the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) has increased to The Gazette $15,500 for 2007, from $15,000 in 2006. A weekly newspaper for the Library of Congress staff Prior to 2006, federal employees could contribute no more than a fixed a per- MATTHEW RAYMOND Executive Editor centage of their annual salaries to tax-deferred savings plans managed by the TSP. GAIL FINEBERG Beginning in 2006, elective TSP contributions were limited only by restrictions Editor MICHAELA McNICHOL imposed by the Internal Revenue Code. The Internal Revenue Service increased Visual Information Specialist the annual maximum tax-deferred contribution to $15,500 for this calendar year, Contributing Editors: Erin Allen, Calendar; Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2007. Carlin “René” Sayles, Moving On and Length of Service; The IRS also permits eligible employees to make tax-deferred catch-up contribu- Runako Balondemu, Donated Leave tions of no more than $5,000 in 2007. If an employee is at least age 50 (or will become Contributing Photographers: Erin Allen, T.J. Jeffers, Michaela McNichol, Charlynn Spencer Pyne age 50 during the calendar year) and has made or will make the maximum amount Proofreader: George Thuronyi of employee contributions for the calendar year ($15,500 in 2007), the employee peter braestrup James W. Mcclung may supplement his regular contribution with a tax-deferred catch-up contribution Founder Founding Publisher to the TSP account. (1990 – 1997) (1990 – 1994) The Thrift Savings Plan is a voluntary retirement savings and investment plan. An official publication of the Library of Congress, The Gazette The money Library employees save and earn through their TSP accounts will provide encourages Library managers and staff to submit articles and them with an important source of retirement income. A major advantage of the TSP photographs of general interest. Submissions will be edited to convey the most necessary information. is that contributions and earnings are tax-deferred — contributors pay no taxes until Deadline for submission is 5 p.m. Wednesday, one week prior withdrawing TSP funds from their savings accounts. to publication date. Please submit text in digital form via email Library employees should review their leave-and-earnings statements to ensure ([email protected]) preferably as an attached Microsoft Word file. Back issues of The Gazette are available in the Public Affairs Office, that pay-period deductions for contributions to TSP savings accounts are as they LM 105, and issues dating from 2000 through the current issue are have designated. available online at www.loc.gov/staff/gazette.
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Licensing Division Begins Operations in 21st-Century Office
By JUDITH NIERMAN
The Licensing Division of the Copy- right Office was moved from its old space in LM-458 to its new reengineered area on the fifth floor of the Madison Build- ing over the weekend of Dec. 8-10. On Monday morning, Dec. 11, Licensing Division employees reported to work in LM-502. Register of Copyrights Marybeth Peters spoke at a small celebration of the first move of a Copyright Office division into reengineered work space. “It’s amaz- ing. This is the first full manifestation of the reengineered facilities that we have dreamed about for so long. I love the colors, the glass doors, and the feeling of openness inside the office. This is the office of the 21st century.” Licensing Division Chief Jim Enzinna thanked all responsible for the new divi- Copyright Office staff members celebrate the first work area to open in newly designed sion space, and business process reen- quarters on the fifth floor of the Madison Building. This space for the Licensing Division was created to support Copyright’s business-process reengineering effort. Copyright cel- gineering manager Jeff Cole said: “It is ebrants included, from left, Julia Huff, chief operating officer, and Jeff Cole, reengineering very rewarding to see the vision become project manager; and, third from right, Jim Enzinna, Licensing Division chief, and, on his reality.” left, Mark DiNapoli, assistant chief.
Section 108, Continued from Page 1 and the U.S. Copyright Office (www. among the interests of creators and other copyright.gov). The study group’s mis- copyright holders, libraries and archives is 5 p.m. EST, Friday, March 9. sion is to examine how Section 108 of the in a manner that best serves the national The transcripts of roundtables held Copyright Act may need to be amended interest. The findings and recommenda- last year in Los Angeles and Washington, to address the issues and concerns of tions will be submitted by mid-2007 to D.C., may be viewed at http://www.loc. libraries and archives, as well as of cre- the Librarian of Congress. o gov/section108/roundtables.html. ators and other copyright holders, when The Section 108 Study Group is spon- dealing with digital media. The group will Recycling Helps Library Childcare sored by the National Digital Information provide findings and recommendations Center: for more information, e-mail Infrastructure and Preservation Program on how to revise the copyright law in to [email protected]. (NDIIPP) (www.digitalpreservation.gov) order to ensure an appropriate balance
Metrochek Distribution Staff Briefing Before ALA Meeting Library staff planning to attend the American Library Public-transportation subsidies (Metrochecks) for the first quar- Association Midwinter Meeting, Jan. 19-24, in Seattle, are ter of 2007 will be distributed to qualified Library staff members invited to a Library briefing from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, according to the following schedule: Jan. 12, in the Pickford Theater, LM 301. Jan. 9: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Mumford Room, LM 649, only employees Associate Librarian for Library Services Deanna Marcum whose last names begin with A – M. will issue the customary Library-wide “ALA Update,” a brief- Jan. 10: 9.am. – 3 p.m., West Dining Room, LM 621, only employees ing document that summarizes notable achievements in whose last names begin with N-Z. the Library since the previous ALA meeting. The update Jan. 24: makeup date, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., LM 139 will be distributed at the briefing and will also be available Feb. 28: makeup date, 9 a.m. -3 p.m., LM 139 via the Library’s Web site, www.loc.gov. March 13: makeup date, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Mumford Room, LM 649 T he G a z ette January 5, 2007
FILM, Continued from Page 1 enables libraries and archives to make Brooks is universally considered one American cinema,” Billington said. works in their final 20 years of copyright of the 25 funniest American films of all The 450 films in the National Film protection accessible for research and time. The movie features a civil-rights Registry represent a wide range of Ameri- education if the works are not already theme (the man in the white hat turns can filmmaking, including Hollywood commercially available. out to be an African-American who has to features, documentaries, avant-garde For each title named to the registry, defend a bigoted town), and its furiously and amateur productions, films of ethnic the Library works to ensure that the film paced gags and rapid-fire dialogue were and regional interest, and animated and is preserved for future generations, either scripted by Brooks, Andrew Bergman, short-film subjects — all deserving recog- through the Library’s massive motion pic- Richard Pryor, Norman Steinberg and nition, preservation and access by future ture preservation program or through col- Alan Unger. “Blazing Saddles” was the generations. laborative ventures with other archives, highest grossing Western of all-time until Despite preservation efforts of vari- motion picture studios and independent 1990s “Dances with Wolves.” ous organizations, “This key compo- filmmakers. nent of American cultural history is an The Library of Congress contains the “The Curse of Quon Gwon” (1916-17) endangered species,” Billington said. He largest collections of film and television Long thought lost, this is the earliest pointed out that more films are lost each works in the world, from the earliest known Chinese-American feature and year to nitrate deterioration, color fading surviving copyrighted motion picture one of the first films directed by a woman. and the recently discovered “vinegar to the latest feature releases. For more The Academy Film Archive recently syndrome,” which threatens the acetate- information, consult the National Film restored two surviving reels discovered based “safety film” stock on which the Preservation Board Web site at www. while Arthur Dong was researching his vast majority of motion pictures have loc.gov/film. “Hollywood Chinese” documentary. The been reproduced. film documents a longer history of ethnic The 2006 registry selections span 2006 National Film Registry filmmaking in American than thought the years 1913 to 1996 and encompass previously. films ranging from Hollywood classics “Applause” (1929) to lesser-known but still vital works. Bil- This early sound-era masterpiece was “Daughter of Shanghai” (1937) lington chose this year’s selections after the first film of both director Rouben Robert Florey, widely acclaimed as evaluating nearly 1,000 titles nominated Mamoulian and cabaret/star Helen the best director working in major studio by the public and conducting intensive Morgan. Mamoulian used cinematic B-films during this period, crafted an discussions with the Library’s Motion Pic- innovation to test technical boundar- intriguing, taut thriller. Anna May Wong ture division staff and the distinguished ies. While most films of the era were became Hollywod’s first Asian-American members and alternates of his advisory static and stage-bound, Mamoulian’s movie star in the 1920s through the late group, the National Film Preservation camera reinvigorated a melodramatic 1930s. Cooperating with co-star Philip Board. The board also advises the plot by prowling relentlessly through Ahn as the first Asian G-man of the Ameri- Librarian on national film preservation sordid backstage life. can cinema, in this film Wong uncovers policy. the smuggling of illegal aliens through Under the terms of the National Film “The Big Trail” (1930) San Francisco’s Chinatown. Preservation Act, Congress established The story goes that director Raoul the National Film Registry in 1989 and Walsh asked his friend John Ford to rec- “Drums of Winter” [Uksuum Cauyai] reauthorized the program with passage of ommend a male lead for a new Western, (1988) the “Family Entertainment and Copyright and Ford named unknown actor John Winner of numerous international Act of 2005” (Public Law 109-9). Wayne because he “liked the looks of awards, this beautiful documentary “This legislation signifies great con- this new kid with a funny walk, like he explores the rare dance language and gressional interest in ensuring that motion owned the world.” Walsh told inexperi- culture of the Yup’ik Eskimo people in pictures survive as an art form and a enced Wayne to “sit good on a horse and Emmonak, Alaska (part of the Yukon record of our times,” Billington said. point.” Although Ford’s experimental River delta on the Bering Sea). The film Among other provisions, the law reau- wide-screen approach to filming a trek documents complex potlatch gift-giving thorized the National Film Preservation along the Oregon Trail enhanced the ceremonies featuring ceremonial story Board, mandated that the Librarian and plot, Wayne languished in low-budget dances serving as a bridge between the board update the national film preserva- pictures until Ford cast him in the 1939 human and unseen spiritual worlds. tion plan (published in the mid-1990s) as classic “Stagecoach.” needed, increased funding authorizations “Early Abstractions #1-5, 7, 10” for the private-sector National Film Pres- “Blazing Saddles” (1974) (1939-56) ervation Foundation, and amended Sec- This riotously funny, raunchy, no- Harry Smith not only was a painter, tion 108(h) of U.S. Copyright Law, which holds-barred Western spoof by Mel archivist and compiler of the landmark January 5, 2007 T he G a z ette
“Anthology of American Music,” which sophical edge, Bill Murray plays a smug, dark side fuel his bitter cynicism. helped stimulate a folk and blues revival, arrogant weatherman who is continu- but also was a groundbreaking avant- ously forced to relive the Punxsutawney, “Red Dust” (1932) garde filmmaker whose revolutionary ani- Penn., annual Groundhog Day event. The This steamy pre-Production Code mation challenged traditional concepts of deft, innovative script keeps rearranging melodrama stars virile tough-guy Clark cinema. Consisting of seven films made and building on each day’s events while Gable as a Far East plantation owner who over a 17-year span, “Early Abstractions” at the same time moving Murray’s char- proves no match for Jean Harlow’s saucy is a lovely, ever-moving collage of abstrac- acter into self-growth, redemption and incandescence. The movie’s humor, star tion, color and imagery. personal rebirth. chemistry and atmosphere owe much to underrated director Victor Fleming, “Fargo” (1996) “Halloween” (1978) who managed to inspire a superior per- This film is the Coen Brothers’ original John Carpenter’s first commercially formance from Harlow, who was coping black comic spin on murder, propelled successful film not only became his most with the suicide of her husband during by Frances McDormand’s “you-betcha” famous work, but it also ushered in the the filming of “Red Dust.” pregnant police chief and William Macy’s dawn of the slasher film. Carpenter’s style clammy loser. The droll deadpan humor of point-of-view shots, tense editing and “Reminiscences of a Journey to delights in frame after frame. haunting piano score make “Halloween” Lithuania” (1971-72) uniquely artistic, frightening and a horror Jonas Mekas’s “Reminiscences” is an “Flesh and the Devil” (1927) film keystone. elegiac diary film of a trip that he took One of the last silent film classics, back to his birthplace of Semeniskiai, “Flesh and the Devil” is the first on-screen “In the Street” (1948) Lithuania. Often called the godfather of pairing of silent superstars John Gilbert This lyrical, slice-of-life documentary American experimental cinema, Mekas’s and Greta Garbo, whose torrid affair by Helen Levitt, James Agee and Janice writings in Film Culture and The Village off-screen is reflected in the film, a mas- Loeb about East Harlem is one of several Voice helped spur public interest. His terpiece of American romanticism from outstanding children’s documentaries founding of the Film-Makers Cooperative director Clarence Brown, who directed produced immediately after World War II. and the Anthology Film Archives also Garbo in seven classic films, and Garbo’s The filmmakers captured the energy-filled made avant-garde films more accessible favorite cinematographer, William Dan- streets as part theater, part battleground and aided their preservation. iels. and part playground. “Rocky” (1976) “Groundhog Day” (1993) “The Last Command” (1928) According to Hollywood legend, Syl- In this clever comedy with a philo- This film is Josef von Sternberg’s pow- vester Stallone, then a down-on-his-luck erful drama of an exiled Russian gen- actor, hurriedly wrote a brilliant script eral (Emil Jannings) who is reduced to after watching the Muhammad Ali/Chuck Donated Leave appearing in “extra” roles in Hollywood. Wepner fight. Stallone shopped the script The following Library employees In his Academy Award-winning perfor- to studios, who liked the plot but not have satisfied the eligibility require- mance, Jannings portrays the general’s a Stallone’s take-it-or-leave-it demand that ments of Library of Congress Regula- range of emotions from the time he was he star in the film. Eventually, Stallone tion (LCR) 2015-13 to receive leave and United Artists crafted a deal, and donations from other staff members. a forceful tsarist leader through the loss of his beloved country and his lover to a the film became a top-grossing cultural Individuals wishing to receive leave or donate leave through this program final heart-wrenching battle scene. sensation in 1976. should contact Runako Balondemu at 7-1545. “Notorious” (1946) “sex, lies and videotape” (1989) Arguably Alfred Hitchcock’s best Steven Soderbergh explores the messy Juanita Alford Melinda Henderson personal relationships of four friends with Jennifer Baum James Holloway black-and-white American film, this is Sevec Oxana Horodecka an excellent example of woman’s gothic. an insinuatingly low-key style that cre- Maria Carter Thomas Imhoof In the film, a woman (Ingrid Bergman) ates a super-precise psychoanalysis of Mary Cavallo Terra Johnson marries a Nazi killer (Claude Rains), human impulses and inhibitions. This Donna Clark Albert Kohlmeier although she is in love with an American landmark film launched the indepen- Barbara Dash Laura Monagle spy (Cary Grant), who recruits her for the dent film renaissance of the past two Ann Eschete Christopher Murphy assignment. Featuring the crane shot and decades. Ida Eustis Karen Rasmussen cross-cutting during a party sequence, Richard Floyd Phyllis Rasmussen “Notorious” is also a resonant cultural “Siege” (1940) Louis Golino Andrew Sommers document of romantic alienation. Cary On his way back from filming in Mary M. Hart Janice Wallace Grant is at his most attractive, letting his FILM, Continues on page 11 T he G a z ette January 5, 2007
Here Comes Santa Claus.… And Mrs. Claus, too, after packing his bag and checking it twice. Bearing peppermint sticks and glad tidings, the Clauses jingled into the Great Hall at the climax of the Library’s annual holiday program on Dec. 13 to wish staff members, retirees and more than 80 children a happy holiday season. Photo ops with these jolly elder elves lasted some 30 minutes after the program ended. Staff members, their young relatives and other invited guests from the Little Scholars Child Development Program and a neighbor- hood elementary school joined in a carol sing- along and listened to Librarian of Congress James H. Billington read “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” The Office of Workforce Diversity presented a program about holiday cultures in other lands. The David Wright Trio, featuring a guitarist, clarinetist and cellist, played a medley of sea- sonal music and carols for the LC singers. o
Among the children enchanted by the Great Hall celebration around the tree were Jack Fitts Jr., 2, on Santa’s lap, the son of Joan M. Fitts, head of con- tracts for FEDLINK; and Donnell Forman, 3, right, on the lap of his friend Gina Marie Stevens, a legislative attorney with the Congressional Research Service. Children of all ages enjoyed the festivities, as did members of the Library’s staff. January 5, 2007 T he G a z ette
Santa appealed to the younger set at the Library’s annual holiday program. Many children took the opportunity to lobby for items on their Christmas lists; others approached shyly, somewhat in awe of the mythical figure appearing in person.
Photography by Michaela McNichol
Dressed in their holiday finery were Nadia Hawe, 2 ½, in her red velvet dress, and twins Trayvon and Traquon, 3, nephews of Latesha McCalip, Automation Planning and Liaison Office. T he G a z ette January 5, 2007 Notable Events Unpublished Comedy to Have Celebrating Success of 2006 National Book Festival Library Premiere Members of the Actors’ Center of Arlington, Va., will pres- ent the first public readings of a still-unpublished comedy at the Library on Monday, Jan. 8. Playwright-director Michael Kinghorn, who teaches at the National Center for Dramatic Arts in Georgetown, redis- covered the typescript of this unpublished play, “Mammon,” by Guy Bolton, on a 1914 list of selected plays in the Copyright Deposit Drama Collection in the Library’s Manuscript Division. Bolton wrote this play about wealth, work and greed shortly before he met P.G. Wodehouse, with whom he became a life-
long collaborator on such plays Gail Fineberg and musicals as the Gershwins’ Librarian of Congress James H. Billington quips that he would not argue with a crowd-size esti- “Oh, Kay,” Jerome Kern’s “Oh, mate of 100,000 as a gauge of book festival success on Sept. 30. At a catered reception in the Boy” and Cole Porter’s “Any- Members Room of the Jefferson Building on Dec. 12, he thanked the Library staff, the Office of thing Goes.” the First Lady and Fleishman-Hillard (logistics and publicity). He noted the efforts of some 800 volunteers — 375 staff members and 425 Junior League members — as well as the hard work of Directed by Kinghorn, the the Library’s festival-planning team responsible for project management, fund-raising and spon- actors will read an abridged ver- sors, publicity and design of promotional materials, security, authors’ appearances and escorts, sion of “Mammon” from 12:30 a gala for the authors and festival sponsors, congressional outreach and management of the to 1:30 p.m. and the entire play Library of Congress Pavilion. from 7 to 9 p.m., on Monday, Jan. 8, in the Pickford Theater, memory of this pivotal event 11, in LJ 119, Jefferson Building. by the Hispanic Division and the LM 301. No tickets or reserva- remains contested today. Kamp will talk about her Hebrew Language Table. tions are required, but seat- Kamp is assistant profes- new book, “The New Woman in Best known for his short ing is limited to 64. For more sor of history at the University Uzbekistan: Islam, Modernity, and stories and poetry, Borges was information send an e-mail to of Wyoming in Laramie and a Unveiling Under Communism.” also a critic, translator and man Alice Birney, literary specialist, fellow at the Kluge Center at the Sponsored by the Library’s John of letters. The authors demon- Manuscript Division, at abir@ Library of Congress. W. Kluge Center, the free event is strate how Borges crafted his loc.gov. open to the public. * * * literary works from a number Supported by the National In her book, Kamp draws Artist and Professor of fundamental notions about Conservatory of Dramatic Arts on oral histories and writings to Document Study of the Kabbalah, a Jewish mystical in Georgetown, these perfor- reexamine the Soviet Hujum, the Borges and Kabbalah doctrine. mances are sponsored by the 1927 campaign in Soviet Central Mirta Kupferminc and Saul Kupferminc, an Argentine Manuscript Division of the Asia to encourage mass unveiling Sosnowski will show a short artist, and Sosnowski, profes- Library of Congress and the as a path to social and intellec- film documenting their work on sor and associate provost for Actors’ Center of Arlington. tual liberation. Her examina- a book about Jorge Luis Borges international affairs at the Uni- * * * tion of changing Uzbek ideas (1899-1986), an Argentine writer versity of Maryland, joined forces Forced Unveiling of about women in the early 20th and one of the foremost literary to produce this limited edition, Uzbek Women Topic century reveals the complexities figures of the 20th century, at which has been described as a Of Book, Lecture of a volatile time — why some 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, dialogue between image and Author Marianne Kamp Uzbek women chose to unveil, in the Mary Pickford Theater, text. The book integrates Borges’ will explore the lives of Uzbek why many were forcibly unveiled, LM 301. writings, Kupferminc’s original women before and after the Rus- why a campaign for unveiling trig- The free, public event, etchings, traditional Jewish texts, sian Revolution of 1917 in a lec- gered massive violence against “Borges and the Kabbalah: and commentaries and poems ture at noon on Thursday, Jan. women, and how the national Paths to the Word,” is sponsored written by Sosnowski. o January 5, 2007 T he G a z ette Moving On
PERMANENT APPOINTMENTS Polutta, librarian (cataloging), GS-13, PERMANENT APPOINTMENTS Leonard V. Dimenna, information HLCD, LS; Oriana D. Powell, library William J. Klunk, actuary, GS- technology specialist, GS-14, Office technician, GS-08, Special Materials 13, Domestic Social Policy Division of Technology (TO), Congressional Cataloging Division (SMCD), LS; Edu- (DSP), Congressional Research Service Research Service (CRS); Peter F. ardo D. Soares, foreign law specialist, (CRS). Folger, social science analyst, GS-15, GS-12, Western Law Division (WEST), Resources, Science and Industry Divi- Law Library (LAW); Brian M. Tullock, TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS sion (RSI), CRS; Renee S. Johnson, accounting technician, GS-08, Disburs- Michael W. Albin, supervisory economist, GS-14, RSI, CRS; Stan M. ing Office (DO), Office of the Chief Finan- librarian, GS-15, African/Asian Acquisi- Kaplan, social science analyst, GS- cial Officer (OCFO);Claretta J. Walker, tions & Overseas Operations (AFAO- 15, RSI, CRS; Michael C. Lind, library supervisory copyright cataloger, GS-13, VOP), Library Services (LS); Katherine technician, GS-07, Copyright Acquisi- Copyright Cataloging Division (CAT), C. Bowman, public affairs specialist, tions Division (CAD), Copyright Office COP; and Andrew T. Weber, librarian GS-11, Office of Congressional Affairs (COP); Natalie P. Love, social science (law), GS-14, LAW. and Counselor to the Director (CAC), analyst, GS-12, Government & Finance CRS; Maria Guzman, clerk, GS-01, Division (G&F), CRS; Clayton A. Red- TEMPORARY PROMOTIONS Special Materials Cataloging Division ding, digital project coordinator, GS- David L. Osborne, supervisory (SMCD), LS; and D’Andre L. Newman, 14, Network Development and MARC technical information specialist, GS- clerk, GS-01, Copyright Acquisitions Standards Office (NDMSO), Library 15, Federal Research Division (FRD), Division (CAD), Copyright Office Services (LS); David E. Reedy, infor- LS; and Elizabeth Ridgway, director (COP). mation technology specialist, GS-12, of educational outreach, GS-15, Office Office of Security and Emergency Pre- of Strategic Initiatives (OSI). PERMANENT PROMOTIONS paredness (OS); Larry L. Register, David J. Christopher, special assis- contract specialist, GS-13, Office of REASSIGNMENTS tant to the register, GS-14, Office of the Contracts and Grants and Management Deborah Carroll, accounting tech- Register of Copyrights and Associate Office (OCGM), Office of the Librarian nician, GS-06, DO, OCFO. Librarian for Copyright Services (COP), (LIBN); and Holly S. Stockdale, social Copyright Office (COP);Thomas Coi- science analyst, GS-13, Domestic Social RESIGNATIONS puram Jr., librarian (research special- Policy Division (DSP), CRS. Dyann S. Bishop, library techni- ist), GS-13, Knowledge Services Group cian, GS-04, Collections Access, Loan (KSG), CRS; Deloris A. Gainer, admin- TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS and Management Division (CALM), istrative specialist, GS-09, National Benjamin J. Bahlmann, librarian, LS; Desiree Y. Brawner, library tech- Library Service for the Blind and GS-09, Conservation Division (CD), LS; nician (copyright), GS-06, Receiving Physically Handicapped (NLSBPH), Elizabeth D. Blumenfeld, attorney and Processing Division (R&PD), COP; LS; Kwan D. Miller, library technician, adviser (general), GS-14, Office of the Stephen O. Lowe, information technol- GS-08, Collections Access, Loan and General Counsel (OGC), LIBN; Keith ogy specialist, GS-15, TO, CRS; Marjorie Management Division (CALM), LS; L. Johnson, clerk, GS-01, Examining E. Mallory, library technician, GS-07, Marquita L. Smith, administrative Division (EXD), COP; and Meredith CALM, LS; Carletta Oluyomi, library specialist, GS-07, NLSBPH, LS; and Skowronski, attorney adviser (gen- technician, GS-09, Regional and Coop- Rachel Waldron, museum specialist eral), GS-11, OGC, LIBN. erative Cataloging Division (RCCD). (registrar), GS-12, IPO, LS. LS; and Benjamin Peach, conservator, PERMANENT PROMOTIONS GS-07, CD, LS. TEMPORARY PROMOTIONS Sean M. Farrell, liaison specialist, Abdelraouf M. Amin, supervisory RETIREMENTS GS-11, Office of Congressional Affairs electronic engineer, GS-14, Materials Maxine E. Grubbs, secretary (o/a), and Counselor to the Director (CAC), Development Division (MDD), LS. GS-09, Congressional Relations Office CRS; Charles A. Henning, social sci- (CRO), LIBN; Virginia L. Parks, library ence analyst, GS-15, Foreign Affairs, REASSIGNMENTS technician, GS-09, Anglo-American Defense and Trade Division (FDT), CRS; Darlene Foster, administrative Acquisitions Division (ANAD), LS; and Laura M. Leftwich, library technician, specialist, GS-09, Office of Strategic Joanne M. Zellers, librarian, GS-13, GS-07, Motion Picture, Broadcast and Initiatives (OSI); Uhuru A. Goss, African & Middle Eastern Division Recorded Sound Division (MBRS), LS; administrative specialist, GS-11, OSI; (AMED), LS. Kathleen B. Miller, librarian (catalog- Donald Hardy, administrative special- ing), GS-13, History and Literature Cata- COMPILED FROM NFC DATA ist, GS-11, OSI; Antoinette D. Hobbs, loging Division (HLCD), LS; Melanie FOR PAY PERIOD 21. clerical assistant, GS-04, Information 10 T he G a z ette January 5, 2007 Moving On and Reference Division (I&RD), COP; Arts and Sciences Cataloging Divi- coordinator, GS-12, Office of Special Jessie James Jr., supervisory attor- sion (ASCD), Library Services (LS); Events and Public Programs OSEPP, ney-adviser (general), GS-15, Office Stephen S. Ruwe, attorney adviser Office of the Librarian (LIBN); Willie of the General Counsel (OGC), Office (general), GS-12, Copyright Office J. Sinclair Jr., human resources assis- of the Librarian (LIBN); Stephanie K. (COP); Brandon D. Tillery Rosser, tant, GS-07, Office of Worklife Services Ruvinsky, special assistant, GS-11, clerk, GS-01, Regional and Coopera- Center (WLSC), Human Resources Digital Futures, OSI; and Myint M. tive Cataloging Division (RCCD), Services (HRS); Theron M. Westervelt, San, administrative assistant, GS-08, LS; Nichole S. Townes, library aide, librarian, GS-11, Serial Record Divi- Publishing Office (PO), LS. GS-01, Collections Access, Loan and sion (SRD), LS; and Margaret W. Wil- Management Division (CALM), LS; liams, supervisory attorney-advisor RESIGNATIONS Darius K. Townsend, library aide, (general), GS-15, Office of the General Michael G. Bernier, supervisory GS-01, African/Asian Acquisitions and Counsel (OGC), LIBN. editor, GS-15, Office of Legislative Overseas Operations (AFAOVOP), LS; Information (LIN), CRS; and Patricia and Joshlyn S. Wiley, library aide, TEMPORARY PROMOTIONS A. Shuman, public affairs specialist, GS-01, CALM, LS. Carmilla M. Davis, supervisory GS-15, Office of Communications (OC), fiscal assistant, GS-09, R&PD, COP; LIBN. PERMANENT PROMOTIONS Douglas A. Druliner, administrative Lynette Y. Brown, library techni- officer, GS-09, Office of Workforce RETIREMENTS cian, GS-06, American Folklife Center Development (WRK), CRS, Adam Theresia Erb, program analyst, GS- (AFC), LS; Tamika D. Butler, copy- Friedman, copyright specialist, GS- 13, Planning, Management and Evalua- right specialist (cataloging), GS-11, 12, Examining Division (EXD), COP; tion Office (PMEO), Office of the Deputy Copyright Cataloging Division (CAT), and John E. Haynes, administrative Librarian/Chief Operating Officer (DLC/ COP; Erika E. Divers, mail assistant, librarian, GS-15, Manuscript Division COO); Henry J. Grossi, supervisory GS-06, Receiving & Processing Divi- (MSS), LS. librarian, GS-14, Music Division (MUS), sion (R&PD), COP; Karma M. Ester, LS; John R. Justus, physical science technical information specialist, GS- REASSIGNMENTS analyst, GS-15, Resources, Science and 11, Knowledge Services Group (KSG), Dario C. Ferreira, librarian (law), Industry Division (RSI), CRS; and Anne CRS; Marlan Green, librarian, GS- GS-13, LAW; Yujung Park, library tech- C. Whitaker, librarian (cataloging), 12, Conservation Division (CD), LS; nician (collections), GS-07, Collections GS-12, Special Materials Cataloging Ralph G. Harwell, information tech- Services Division (CSD), LAW; and Division (SMCD), LS. nology specialist, GS-12, Office of the Sandra A. Sawicki, librarian )(law), Director of Information Technology GS-13, LAW. DEATHS Services (ITS); Mary K. James, librar- Thomas P. Carr, social science ana- ian (cataloging), GS-13, Social Sci- RESIGNATIONS lyst, GS-13, Government & Finance ence Cataloging Division (SSCD), LS; Tanisha R. Edwards, library tech- Division (G&F), CRS. Kevin M. Long, information technol- nician, GS-05, CALM, LS; Lida Husik, ogy specialist, GS-09, Office of the librarian, GS-09, CD, LS; Mary M. COMPILED FROM NFC DATA FOR PAY Law Librarian (LAW); Guy Messier, Lorenzo, secretary, GS-09, Office of PERIOD 22. copyright specialist, GS-11, CAT, COP; Security and Emergency Preparedness * * * * * Ralph D. Paterson, librarian, GS-12, (OS); and Virginia K. Ryan, safety and PERMANENT APPOINTMENTS CD, LS; Daniel E. Rose, special events occupational health manager, GS-13, William P. Towell, social science Safety Services (SS), ISS. analyst, GS-15, Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade Division (FDT), Congres- COMPILED FROM NFC DATA FOR PAY PERIOD 23. sional Research Service (CRS); Wayne LC’s Digital Future & You Presents: B. Upshaw, social science analyst, “Selecting and Managing Content Captured from the Web: A Joint SL-00, Government & Finance Division Project of Library Services and the Office of Strategic Initiatives” (G&F), CRS; and Maria B. Yeckel, 10 - 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 11, Mumford Room, LM 649 facility operations specialist, GS-12, Facility Services (FACS), Integrated Presented by Abbie Grotke, Digital Media Project coordinator, Web Capture Support Services (ISS). Team, Office of Strategic Initiatives; Angel Batiste, area specialist, African and Middle Eastern Division; Janice Ruth, manuscript specialist, Manuscript Divi- TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS sion; Maricia Battle, curator, Prints and Photographs Division; and Ken Nyirady, Tenia C. 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NFB to Administer Braille-Certification Program for NLS he National Library Service for the “For 63 years, NLS has been solely and is highly qualified to administer this TBlind and Physically Handicapped responsible for all braille certification in program.” (NLS) at the Library will turn over admin- this country, but times change,” said NLS Transition of these tasks from NLS to istrative tasks of the braille certification Director Frank Kurt Cylke. “The methods NFB is under way and will be completed program to the National Federation of the of braille production have changed dra- after the first of the year. Blind (NFB), beginning in early 2007. matically, and to best serve our patrons Since 1943, NLS has offered courses in NLS recently awarded a competitive we must keep pace. For that reason, we literary braille transcription for Library of contract to NFB to conduct tasks such as are outsourcing the provision of training Congress certification. Courses in math- grading the many lessons and the final courses and validation that are currently ematics and music transcribing, as well test manuscript required for braille-cer- handled by our Braille Development as literary and mathematics proofreading, tification. Authority and oversight of the Section. NFB, a long-time advocate for were later added. Transcribers deter- program will remain with NLS; NFB’s role braille in the United States, has demon- mined how to accurately represent print is strictly administrative. strated expertise in braille technology information in braille and then transcribe the information, providing blind readers with the same materials sighted readers FILM, Continued from Page 5 an international celebrity. The film is receive. Approximately 200 transcribers often credited with launching what was and proofreaders received certification Europe in 1939, Julien Bryan, founder known as the “cult of Mary Pickford” in each year. of the International Film Foundation, the early 20th century and was essential “NLS will remain the certifying author- became stranded in Warsaw during the in shaping the actress on-screen persona ity for braille transcribers, guaranteeing German bombardment and blitzkrieg, as a working-class heroine. the high standards associated with the where he managed to shoot and smuggle work of its transcribers and proofread- out an astonishing record of events in “Think of Me First as a Person ers,” said Cylke. Warsaw. As the only neutral-country (1960-75) Founded in 1940, NFB is the largest cameraman left in Warsaw when the This is an astonishing discovery organization of the blind in America and Germans arrived, Bryan’s footage is a from the Center for Home Movies and includes more than 50,000 members, with unique, horrifying record of the dreadful its annual Home Movie Day. This loving affiliates in all 50 states and more than brutality of war. portrait by a father of his son with Down 700 local chapters. NFB’s International syndrome represents the creativity and Braille and Technology Center for the “St. Louis Blues” (1929) craftsmanship of the American amateur Blind (IBTC) is a comprehensive evalua- A two-reeler made both for “race the- filmmaker. tion, demonstration and training center, ater” distribution and RKO’s experiments with more than $2.5 million worth of with early recording of musical shorts “A Time Out of War” (1954) nearly all the tactile and speech-output in its theater chains, “St. Louis Blues” Easily in the pantheon of best stu- technology now available to the blind features the only film recording of Bessie dent films ever produced, “A Time Out community. Smith, “Queen of the Blues,” backed by of War” managed to beat the odds and “NFB’s mission is to provide support an outstanding cast of African-American win the Oscar for best short film. Two and advocacy for blind persons and their artists. Union soldiers and one Confederate sol- families. One of the ways we achieve dier declare a temporary truce in this this is through the development and “The T.A.M.I. Show” (1964) sensitive, elegantly unhurried film that evaluation of technology,” said Betsy This legendary film (the initials stand helped put student filmmaking on the Zaborowski, executive director of NFB’s for “Teen-age Music International”) is cultural map. Jernigan Institute. “With the resources quite possibly the greatest rock and available through IBTC and the braille rhythm-and-blues concert on film. A “Traffic in Souls” (1913) literacy programs we already have in who’s who of musicians creates magic This sensational exposé of “white place, NFB is equipped and eager to onstage, from the Rolling Stones running slavery” (forced prostitution) captivated take on the administration of the braille onstage and plugging in their guitars to the country upon its 1913 release and transcriber education and certification the show-stopping cape routine of James presaged the Hollywood narrative film. program.” Brown. At six reels, its length was nearly unheard Contact information for current and of at the time, save for a few biblical epics. prospective braille transcribers will be “Tess of the Storm Country” (1914) Although arguably an exploitation film, provided after the transition has taken This is the feature film that made Cana- the film’s sociology is gripping in its por- place. For further information, contact dian-born Mary Pickford, Hollywood’s trayals of methods used to entrap working NLS Consumer Relations Officer Judith first movie superstar, a national icon and women and immigrants. o Dixon, (202) 707-0722, [email protected] o 12 T he G a z ette January 5, 2007
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Friday, Jan. 5 Arlington present a reading 10 a.m. – noon, LM 645C. Noon, “American Treasures” Aerobic Class: Strength of “Mammon,” a comedy by Register via the Online exhibition. training and floor exercise. Guy Bolton recently found Learning Center at www.loc. Aerobics Class: Strength Noon – 12:30 p.m., LC in the Library’s Copyright gov/staff/cld. training and floor exercise. Wellness Center, LA B-36. Deposit Drama Collection Aerobic Class: High-Low. 12:30 – 1 p.m., LC Wellness in the Manuscript Division. Noon – 12:30 p.m., LC Center, LA B-36. 12:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 6 Wellness Center, LA B-36. Yoga/Pilates: Start at your Mary Pickford Theater, LM Exhibition closes: “Maps own level. 1 p.m., LM SB-02. 301. Co-sponsored by the in Our Lives.” 8:30 a.m. - 5 Wednesday, Jan. 10 Contact Diana Brown-Allen at Library’s Manuscript Division p.m., Geography and Map Metrochek: Staff with last 7-3013. and Performing Arts Forum, Division corridor. names N-Z. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., along with the National West Dining Room, LM 621. Thursday, Jan. 11 Conservatory of Dramatic Arts Monday, Jan. 8 Kluge Center: Kluge Fellow in Georgetown. Contact Alice Workshop: The Office of Library Research Marianne Kamp discusses Birney at 7-1090, [email protected]. Workforce Acquisitions Orientation: Obtain a reader is offering a staff training her book “The New Woman in Bellydance Class: Beginners, identification card in LM 140 session on “How to Apply Uzbekistan.” Noon, LJ 119. with exercise emphasis. 12:45 prior to attending. 10:30 a.m. for Jobs in AVUE .” 10 a.m. Aerobic Class: High-Low. p.m., LC Wellness Center, – noon and 6:30 – 8 p.m., LJ - noon, LM 645C. Register via Noon – 12:30 p.m., LC LA B-36. Contact Michelle G-07. Register by phone at the Online Learning Center at Wellness Center, LA B-36. 7-3370, online at www.loc. Cadoree Bradley at 7-1215. www.loc.gov/staff/cld. Bellydance Class: Beginners, gov/rr/main/inforeas/signup. Yoga/Pilates: Start at your Tai Chi Class: Beginning with exercise emphasis. 12:45 php or at the Computer own level. 1 p.m., LM SB-02. level 2. 11:30 a.m., LC p.m., LC Wellness Center, Catalog Center, first floor Contact Diana Brown-Allen at Wellness Center, LA B-36. LA B-36. Contact Michelle of Jefferson Building. 7-3013. Cadoree Bradley at 7-1215. Sponsored by the Humanities Bloomsday Camerata: and Social Sciences Division. Tuesday, Jan. 9 Reading through “Ulysses.” Friday, Jan. 12 Contact Abby Yochelson at 11:30 a.m., Dewey Metrochek: Staff with last Briefing: Deanna Marcum, 7-2138 or Kathy Woodrell at Conference Room, LM 507. names A-M. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., associate librarian for Library 7-0945. Contact Joe Bartl at 7-0013. Mumford Room, LM 649. Services, presents a pre- Tai Chi Class: Beginning Workshop: The Office of Forum: Bible study. Open to ALA briefing for Library level 1. 11:30 a.m., LC Workforce Acquisitions is all. Noon - 1 p.m., LM 613. staff planning to attend the Wellness Center, LA B-36. offering a staff training session Sponsored by the Bible Study midwinter meeting in Seattle. Play Reading: Members on “How to Build a Position Group, LCRA. Contact sajo@ 10 a.m., Mary Pickford of the Actors’ Center of Description Using AVUE .” loc.gov. Theater, LM 301. Gallery Talk: Martha Kennedy Aerobic Class: Strength of the Prints and Photographs training and floor exercise. Division discusses the work Noon – 12:30 p.m., LC Genealogy Research Orientation of graphic novelist Will Eisner. Wellness Center, LA B-36. Open to all researchers. Learn about resources for genealogical research at the Library of Congress. Classes held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in LJ-G07 on Jan. 10, 24; The Humanities and Social Sciences Division offers an overview Feb. 7, 21; March 7, 21; and April 11, 25. For more information and to register, call 7-5537 or sign up in person Research Orientation between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. in LJ-G42. Presented by LC’s Local to the Library of Congress History and Genealogy Reading Room The Research Orientation is designed as a basic overview for researchers Two Exhibitions Extended by IPO using Library collections and resources. Presented from 10:30 a.m. to noon on the following Mondays: The following exhibition closing dates have been extended Jan. 8, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 26; March 5, 12, 26; and April 2, 16. by the Interpretive Programs Office (IPO): Evening sessions from 6:30 to 8 p.m. will be held on Jan. 8, Feb. 5, “Enduring Outrage,” an exhibition of original cartoon March 5, April 2. drawings by Herb Block, which was scheduled to close on Jan. 20, will be open through Feb. 3. Sessions will be conducted in Room G-07 of the Jefferson Building. “Cartoon America,” an exhibition of original cartoons and (Use the First Street entrance.) Obtain a reader-identification card caricatures from the Library’s Art Wood Collection, which was in the Madison building, LM 140, prior to attending. Registration scheduled to close on Jan. 27, will be open through Feb. 24. is required. Call 7-3370 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to register by The American Treasures gallery will be closed to the public phone or sign up in person at the Computer Catalog Center, LJ 139, Feb. 5 - 21. When it reopens to the public on Feb. 22, the central or online at www.loc.gov/rr/main/inforeas/signup.php part of the first gallery will be devoted to a presentation about For more information call Kathy Woodrell, 7-0945, or Abby Yochel- the MacDowell Colony. One or two cases in the second gallery son, 7-2138. Request ADA accommodations five business days in will display Library materials on Shakespeare. o advance at 7-6362 (voice/TTY) or e-mail [email protected].
Request ADA accommodations five business days in advance at (202) 707-6362 or [email protected]