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Get This Week's Gazette LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 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 A right 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 2 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. 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