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Volume 31, No. 12 LIBRARY March 27, 2020 GAZETTEOF CONGRESS A weekly publication for staff Response to Pandemic Evolves Additional steps are being taken to increase social distancing.

As part of the Library’s ongoing commitment to support Library employees’ health and safety through social distancing, Library leaders this week announced further reductions in the number of people who can work on-site in Library buildings. Noting that everyone’s work is important and valuable, senior administrators said they are taking steps to identify critical work that must be done on-site to support Library operations. Only staff who must conduct those functions will New registry additions: Dr. Dre, Selena, Mr. Rogers and Cheap Trick. work in Library buildings during this time. Teleworking staff are not affected by this policy and were ‘Y.M.C.A.’ and Mr. Rogers advised to continue to conduct all of their work assignments remotely. Added to Registry Service units are determining New recordings bring the total number of titles on which non-teleworking employ- the registry to 550. ees are performing critical functions that must be accomplished The gentle sounds of “Mister and aesthetic importance to the on-site in Library buildings. Staff Rogers’ Neighborhood”; Russ nation’s recorded sound heritage. will be notified if they must report Hodges’ thrilling play-by-play of “The National Recording Registry is to on-site facilities to perform the National League tiebreaker critical functions. Other employees the evolving playlist of the Amer- between the New York Giants and ican soundscape,” said Hayden. who cannot telework will be placed the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1951; the on paid administrative leave. “As genres and formats continue Village People’s international dance to expand, the Library of Congress Depending on the critical needs anthem, “Y.M.C.A.”; “Cheap Trick is committed to working with our of each service unit, staff may be at Budokan”; and the original 1964 many partners to preserve the asked to work reduced sched- Broadway cast recording of “Fid- sounds that have touched our ules on a regular (e.g., a certain dler on the Roof” are among the hearts and shaped our culture.” number of hours per day, days newest recordings inducted into per week) or an on-call basis. the Library’s National Recording Under the terms of the National Schedules may span the extended Registry. Recording Preservation Act of Monday through Saturday operat- 2000, the Librarian, with advice Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden from the Library’s National Record- ing band (https://go.usa.gov/xdSeD) on Wednesday named these established last week in special ing Preservation Board (NRPB), and 20 other recordings as aural each year selects 25 titles that are announcement 20-05. Critical treasures worthy of preservation because of their cultural, historical RESPONSE, CONTINUED ON 7 NRR, CONTINUED ON 8 NOTICES

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2 MARCH 27, 2020 NEWS What to Do if You Have COVID-19 Symptoms The Library’s chief emergency room if symptoms aging this disease. For example, on arise. March 5, Kaiser Permanente Wash- medical officer outlines Symptoms suggestive of COVID- ington Health Research Institute steps to ensure health 19 are a combination of cough, in Seattle and Emory Children’s and safety. shortness of breath and several Center in Decatur, Georgia, began of these symptoms: fever greater enrollment in vaccine trials. In than 100.4; headache; loss of addition, an investigational drug, BY SANDRA CHARLES smell; sore throat; muscle aches Remdesivir, has shown research potential and is currently in clinical As we face this COVID-19 challenge and pains; diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms; and trials. And two oral drugs approved together, I would like to review for malaria and autoimmune dis- the measures we have in place conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye and consisting of inflammation orders, chloroquine and hydroxy- to respond when a Library staff choloquine, respectively, have member develops symptoms, of the covering of the white part of the eye. shown promise in nonrandomized tests positive or is clinically diag- trials and are under study. More nosed with the viral illness caused It is important to understand information (https://go.usa.gov/ by SARS CoV2. that experiencing some of these xdhAC) about this is available from As outlined in a staff announce- symptoms does not necessarily the CDC. ment last week, staff members mean a person has a potential COVID-19 coronavirus infection. I caution you not to try substances who experience symptoms of or other people’s medications to COVID-19 should: Additionally, not all patients diag- nosed with COVID-19 coronavirus self-treat, because these may be • Notify their supervisor of their infection have a fever. So, when fatal. symptoms or diagnosis. in doubt, you should contact a We will continue to provide you • Stay home and contact their per- health-care provider to discuss with up-to-date health and well- sonal physician or a local urgent your symptoms. ness information as we receive it. care or emergency department to I want to remind staff about this If you have questions, contact HSD arrange medical attention. information to enable you to take at [email protected] or 7-8035. ▪ • Provide to their supervisor the prompt action to recognize symp- names of any co-workers, con- toms and seek proper assistance. tractors or other work contacts HSD has engaged directly with a with whom they were in close con- few Library employees and con- GARTH BROOKS CONCERT tact in the seven days previous to tractors who have reported symp- THIS SUNDAY developing symptoms. toms and have followed the pro- Getting a little antsy stuck at home? According to the Centers for Dis- tocols in place to notify their close Looking for a little fun? Tune into ease Control and Prevention (CDC), contacts. Affected office spaces your local PBS station Sunday night, a close contact is a personal have been cleaned and disinfected March 29, at 9 p.m. to view the all- interaction within six to 10 feet of as well. star concert held at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., earlier this an infected person for a prolonged Employees’ protected health infor- month to celebrate Garth Brooks, period of time or visiting, working, mation will remain confidential, but this year’s recipient of the Library’s sharing a room or having direct Library officials also need to be Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. contact with a person emitting able to communicate quickly and The blockbuster singer-songwriter infectious secretions of COVID-19 clearly with others in the Library performs with some of his dear (e.g., being coughed on). and the community who may have friends — including Keith Urban, Chris In coordination with the Health been exposed. Stapleton, Keb’ Mo’, Lee Brice, Ricky Services Division (HSD), the Library Skaggs, Jay Leno and Trisha Year- In the meantime, remember that wood — as they showcase American has established procedures to hand-washing, covering your music and songwriting. manage notification of contacts, cough and sneeze and social dis- advise them on steps to self-mon- tancing are lifesaving habits that itor for their safety and clean and you can use to protect your health. disinfect workspaces as indicated. HSD continues to closely monitor Self-monitoring includes taking all CDC, World Health Organization your temperature twice a day and specialty guidelines to keep with a thermometer; watching for you informed and protected. cough, breathing trouble or other flu-like symptoms; and calling a There are very encouraging strides doctor, urgent care or hospital being made in treating and man-

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concerns the descent of a diving Erich Leinsdorf broke with regularly The 25 titles chosen bell to a depth of 3,200 feet with scheduled programming on Nov. for the National an unlikely crew: a scientist and a 22, 1963, to announce the assas- dictator, one of whom may not be sination of President Kennedy and Recording Registry entirely trustworthy. conduct a memorable performance of the “Funeral March” from Beethoven’s Third Symphony. ‘WHISPERING’ ‘ME AND MY CHAUFFEUR BLUES’ Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra Memphis Minnie (1941) ‘FIDDLER ON THE ROOF’ (1920) Lizzie Douglas, better known as Memphis Minnie, was singing and Original Broadway cast (1964) playing on Beale Street in Memphis “Fiddler” was a massive Broadway by age 13. She went on to record success, running for a record-set- over 200 songs, more than any ting 3,242 performances. This RCA other female country blues artist. Victor cast recording features the original versions of songs that have now become standards, such as 1951 NATIONAL LEAGUE TIE- “Matchmaker,” “Tradition,” “If I Were BREAKER a Rich Man” and “Sunrise, Sunset.” Russ Hodges (1951) On Oct. 3, 1951, New York Giants ‘MAKE THE WORLD GO AWAY’ announcer Russ Hodges called the Whiteman’s blockbuster single team’s National League pennant Eddy Arnold (1965) “Whispering” was the first in a long win over the Brooklyn Dodgers. series of popular recordings that Catching the excitement of the sharply defined a new style and moment, his call is considered one direction in instrumental dance of the most exciting in sportscast- music that led directly to the big ing history. band era. PUCCINI’S ‘TOSCA’ ‘PROTESTA PER SACCO E VAN- ZETTI” AND “SACCO E VANZETTI’ Maria Callas, Giuseppe di Stefano and others (1953) Compagnia Columba and Raoul Romito (1927) In 1981, Christian Science Mon- itor critic Thor Eckert Jr. called The release combined a spoken the 1953 recording of “Tosca” by The song brought veteran country piece on its A side with a protest Callas, di Stefano, Tito Gobbi, Victor hitmaker Arnold to a new, younger song on the B side. Both decry de Sabata and the La Scala Opera audience and became an unex- the impending execution of Nicola the finest “Tosca” of all time and pected presence in the national Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, one of the greatest recordings of top 10 when few other country convicted of murder but thought an opera on record. artists or songs were crossing over by many to have been targeted for to the pop charts. their political beliefs. ‘HELLO MUDDAH, HELLO FADDUH’ AFGHAN TRADITIONAL MUSIC Allan Sherman (1963) ‘LA CHICHARRONERA’ Hiromi Lorraine Sakata (1966–67; Narciso Martinez and Santiago “Hello Muddah” is a comic novelty 1971–73) Almeida (1936) song Sherman wrote based on letters from his son, Robert, who This collection of over 50 hours of Martinez and Almeida, two pio- was attending summer camp in important and unique field record- neers of Tex-Mex conjunto music, New York. Its opening lines, “Hello ings from Afghanistan represents introduced the classic accordion Muddah, hello Fadduh / Here I am the research of ethnomusicologist (Martinez) and bajo sexto (Almeida) at Camp Granada,” are remem- Hiromi Lorraine Sakata, a well- combination on this recording for bered fondly by generations of known expert on Afghan music. Bluebird Records. Americans. ‘WICHITA LINEMAN’ ‘THE BATHYSPHERE’ WGBH BROADCAST, JOHN F. KEN- Glen Campbell (1968) NEDY ASSASSINATION Arch Oboler’s Plays episode (1939) In this song, written by Jimmy Oboler was one of radio’s great Boston Symphony Orchestra Webb, Campbell sings about a suspense writers. “Bathysphere” (1963) telephone lineman attempting to

4 MARCH 27, 2020 make a romantic connection in the had an immediate impact on audi- wide American audience. face of crippling loneliness. ences worldwide. ‘THE CHRONIC’ ‘DUSTY IN MEMPHIS’ ‘Y.M.C.A.’ Dr. Dre (1992) Dusty Springfield (1969) The Village People (1978) “The Chronic” is the solo debut More than 40 years after it hit album of hip-hop artist and pro- the streets and the dance floors, ducer Dr. Dre. It is considered one “Y.M.C.A.” remains an Ameri- of the most important and influ- can cultural phenomenon. In its ential albums of the 1990s and is heyday, the song was a hit around regarded by many fans and peers the globe, going to No. 1 on the to be the most well-produced hip- charts in over 15 countries. hop album of all time.

‘A FEATHER ON THE BREATH OF ‘I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU’ GOD’ Whitney Houston (1992) Gothic Voices (1982) Pop diva Whitney Houston The single “Son of a Preacher Man” Twelfth-century Benedictine recorded the song, written by Dolly was a hit, but early album sales abbess Hildegard von Bingen is Parton, for the soundtrack of the proved modest. Over time, how- the earliest known woman com- film “The Bodyguard.” Houston’s ever, the album became widely poser whose works have survived powerful, passionate performance recognized as an important rock- to the present day. Her repertoire drove her rendition to the top era work by a woman. was ignored for decades until the of the charts, and the recording release of this recording by the eventually became her signature ‘MISTER ROGERS SINGS 21 FAVOR- award-winning Gothic Voices. song. ITE SONGS’ Fred Rogers (1973) ‘PRIVATE DANCER’ ‘CONCERT IN THE GARDEN’ Certain tunes from “Mr. Roger’s Tina Turner (1984) Maria Schneider Orchestra (2004) Neighborhood” became synony- An amalgam of big band, chamber mous with the beloved program, music and improvisational jazz, including “You Are Special” and the album was the first to win a “I’m Proud of You.” His recitation of Grammy without having been sold his lyrics for “What Do You Do (With in stores, being distributed only the Mad That You Feel)” was a high digitally with no fixed format. point of his 1969 Senate testimony in favor of public broadcasting funding. ‘PERCUSSION CONCERTO’ Colin Currie (2008) ‘CHEAP TRICK AT BUDOKAN’ Cheap Trick (1978) The band recorded this seminal Turner survived a brutal marriage live album in 1978 at the Budokan to obtain recognition as a solo in Tokyo. When it was released artist and a superstar with this in the U.S., it became the making 1984 comeback album with the of the band in this country and a lead single, “What’s Love Got to comeback for rock ‘n’ roll. Do With It?” Since then, the album and its song cycle have become a symbol for powerful womanhood. SPECIAL AUDIOPHILE PRESSING Frederick Fennell and the Cleve- ‘VEN CONMIGO’ This 2008 recording of land Symphonic Winds (1978) Jennifer Higdon’s composition This recording of Holst (Suite No. 1 Selena (1990) by percussionist supreme Colin in E-Flat, Suite No. 2 in F), Handel This album by Selena Quintanilla, Currie — the piece was written for (Music for the Royal Fireworks) and known to millions of fans simply him — captures his great virtuosity. Bach (Fantasia in G) was the first as Selena, was the first Tejano It went on to win the Grammy for commercial digital recording of record by a woman to achieve best classical contemporary com- symphonic music in the U.S. and it gold status, bringing the music to a position. ▪

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operating status, and congres- sional staff have written to ask whether they can still borrow and renew books. One library science student wanted to know about the work reference librarians perform “during pandemic emergencies like this.” In my own subject area, an elementary school teacher wanted to know how teachers can identify children’s books that they are permitted to record themselves reading for virtual storytimes. Most questions remain the same, though. For me, this means I’m still receiving plenty of inquiries from people looking for a science fiction book they read 30 years ago that has a blue cover with stars on it. Someone just wrote in looking for a romance novel they read about twin sisters, one of whom dies in an explosion on her lover’s yacht. Perhaps Gazette readers can track down the right book for me? Megan Armenti Megan How are you adjusting generally to same month Ask a Librarian (loc. expanded telework? Peter Armenti gov/rr/askalib/) launched. It allows I won’t lie, telework has been patrons to enter questions online amazing! As someone who has Peter Armenti is a research that are routed to the appropriate always enjoyed the digital aspects specialist in the Researcher and area of the Library for response. of reference librarianship, it’s been Reference Services Division. It also has a chat service through a pleasure having time to focus which patrons can get real-time primarily on responding to Ask a Tell us a little about your virtual assistance. background. Librarian inquiries, monitoring our I am now the literature specialist chat service (depicted in photo), I grew up in and around Trenton, in the Researcher and Reference writing blog posts and creating New Jersey, where I developed a Services Division. In addition to poetry resource guides. deep and abiding love for Philadel- staffing the Main Reading Room’s phia sports teams. I received my I typically telework at a desk in reference desk, recommending my “man cave,” where I set up bachelor’s in English at Drew Uni- acquisitions, developing online versity and my master’s in library my telework laptop alongside my resource guides and writing the desktop computer in case I need science from Catholic University occasional post for the Library’s in 2002. I had a work-study posi- to use the larger monitor when poetry and literature blog, I spend reviewing some of our digital col- tion cataloging materials in Cath- much time responding to inquiries olic’s Semitics Library, but my first lections. The psychological benefit submitted to Ask a Librarian. I’m of having a nearby window that full-time job was right here at the also one of the two administrators Library. affords fresh air and ample sun- for the Ask a Librarian service at light cannot be overstated! Nor What brought you to the Library, the Library, which largely involves can ready access to snacks. and what do you? handling technical issues staff and patrons encounter and compiling The biggest challenge so far has I was inspired to apply after a statistics. been working a full day while also guest presentation about the caring for my energetic 6-year-old precursor to the Library’s Ask a What kinds of questions have son. Fortunately, the Library’s new Librarian service made during one you been fielding during the policy on expanded telework has of my library science classes. Pro- pandemic? allowed me and my wife, a Con- viding remote reference services Some of the Ask a Librarian ques- gressional Research Service ana- to users anytime, anywhere, held a tions during the past few weeks lyst, to develop a flexible schedule great appeal to me. have been driven by the pan- that allows us to balance our work I joined the Library’s Digital Ref- demic. For instance, we’ve fielded with our son’s educational and erence Team in June 2002, the questions about the Library’s recreational needs.

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What do you enjoy doing outside RESPONSE, CONTINUED FROM 1 other assignments as directed by work? their supervisors remotely. non-teleworking employees will Outside of work, I love taking my receive paid administrative leave With this further reduction of staff son to explore the 1,400 acre wet- (excused absence) for any hours on-site at the Library, there will be land park near our house, watch- when they are not required to no food service available, although ing BBC murder mysteries with my report to work. self-service vending is currently wife and spending time as a family. available. Like all good librarians, I’m an avid Non-teleworking employees who are required to report to the Building access may change, but reader and enjoy trips to brick- currently staff performing crit- and-mortar bookstores and my Library to perform critical functions will receive temporary park- ical work can use the following local public library. My Texas-born entrances and exits in the Madi- wife is an amazing cook and ing privileges for the Madison Garage. son Building from Monday through smokes the world’s best BBQ ribs (I Friday: Independence Avenue could eat them every day). I’m also As supervisors identify work that door: 6:15 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; C the assistant coach on my son’s can be accomplished remotely, Street west door: 6:15 a.m. to 2 baseball team and am still holding they can engage non-teleworking p.m. (entrance); 6:15 a.m. to 9:30 out hope we’ll get in a full season staff in such work as it becomes p.m. (exit). of play this year. available. This may include online training and other assignments. The Madison Garage is open What is something your co-work- Monday through Friday from 6:15 ers may not know about you? Staff on administrative leave a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and on Saturday I am a huge fan of MMA should expect to be in close com- from 6:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. (mixed martial arts) fighting. I’ve munication with their supervisors throughout this period and should The Jefferson Building southeast followed the sport for years, well door is open 24 hours. before it was popular. It may be prepared to discuss remote seem odd to some people that work opportunities with their The Cannon tunnel is open Monday the Library’s poetry specialist also supervisors if those opportunities through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 loves fighting but, hey, it worked become available. p.m. when Congress is in session for the Greeks! ▪ Teleworking employees are not and from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. when limited to performing only critical Congress is not in session. ▪ functions and should continue to accomplish their regular work and LCFCU CLOSES MADISON BRANCH The Library of Congress Federal Credit Union closed its branch in the Madison Building on Thursday FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM AROUND THE LIBRARY in support of the Library’s ongoing effort to protect the health and safety of staff and others users of the Library’s buildings and facilities. The branch will remain closed until further notice. The credit union continues to serve members by appointment at its Hyattsville, Maryland, office, through its call center and online. Direct questions and appointment requests to 7-5852 or (800) 325- 2328 from Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Banking services and more information: www.lcfcu.org Shawn Miller

With her dog, Jimi, resting at her feet, Karen Keninger, director of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (left), listens to testimony on Feb. 27 about the Library’s fiscal 2021 budget before a House of Representatives subcommittee.

THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS GAZETTE 7 NRR, CONTINUED FROM 1 “This album of Hildegard von Bin- ident John F. Kennedy by Boston gen’s music brought the art of an Symphony Orchestra conduc- “culturally, historically or aestheti- amazing woman to an entirely new tor Erich Leinsdorf, followed by cally significant” and are at least 10 audience, and I feel most fortunate an unscheduled performance of years old. to have been part of the group that “Funeral March” from Beethoven’s recorded it,” said soprano Dame Third Symphony. Announcer Russ The just-added sound recordings Emma Kirkby. Hodges’ moment-capturing call span over a half century, from of the 1951 National League tie- 1920 (“Whispering,” a jazz-swing The original version of “Wichita breaker between the New York single by Paul Whiteman and His Lineman,” written by Jimmy Webb Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers Orchestra) to 2008 (“Percussion and recorded by country music also made the list. Concerto,” composed by Jennifer legend Glen Campbell in 1968, was Higdon and performed by Colin also added. “I’m humbled and, Nominations were gathered Currie). at the same time for Glen, I am through online submissions from extremely proud,” said Webb of the the public and from the NRPB, “I had no idea when we wrote song’s induction into the registry. which is made up of leaders in the ‘Y.M.C.A.’ that it would be a fixture fields of music, recorded sound at almost every wedding, birth- Recordings of several radio broad- and preservation. ▪ day party, bar mitzvah and sport- casts were also added, including ing event around the world,” said the announcement on Nov. 22, More information: https://go.usa. Victor Willis, lead singer for the 1963, of the assassination of Pres- gov/xdS4b Village People. “I am glad that the music of Village People has made the world smile for over 40 years.” EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Several recordings on the list were The Employee Assistance Program Rebecka Mevorah made by women who are consid- (EAP) remains available to Library Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. ered changemakers. staff during the COVID-19 coronavirus to 3:30 p.m. pandemic. It is free and confidential Memphis Minnie, one of the most Email: [email protected] Phone: and provides a wide range of sup- popular women country-blues 7-6389 or (800) 869-0276, option 3 singers of all time, recorded “Me port, including no-cost counseling Lisa Brown and My Chauffer Blues” in 1941. and referral services; credit counseling; no-cost consultations with Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 Selena’s successful 1990 album, attorneys, financial professionals a.m. to 3:30 p.m. “Ven Conmigo,” made her the first and child- and elder-care-service Email: [email protected] Phone: woman Tejano singer to have a specialists; and online resources. gold album. Tina Turner’s 1984 7-6389 or (800) 869-0276, option 3 album, “Private Dancer,” served as Library staff are eligible for EAP ser- Call (800) 869-0276 to receive EAP vices, as are their spouses, domes- a personal statement of liberation services during other times — they tic partners and benefit-eligible and solidified her legendary career. are available 24 hours a day, seven dependents. Also eligible are Library days a week. Those with access “Tina’s innate ability to expand her of Congress Child Care Center staff to the intranet can visit the Human reach deep into all this new mate- and SecuriGuard guards. Capital Directorate’s web page rial seems, to this very day, simply Contact EAP counselors Rebecka (https://go.usa.gov/xvqJc) for details. unbelievable. Never equaled,” said Mevorah or Lisa Brown as follows: Those without intranet access can Rupert Hine, a musician, song- contact [email protected] or 7-5627. writer and producer on the album. Maria Schneider is the first woman jazz composer to have an album — the Grammy Award-winning “Concert in the Garden” — added to the registry. “I am deeply moved to have this album that was artis- tically so fulfilling to make hon- ored in this magnificent way,” said Schneider. One entry originates with a woman composer from long ago: 12th-century Benedictine abbess Hildegard von Bingen. Her “A Feather on the Breath of God” was recorded in 1985 by the award-winning Gothic Voices.

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