Gazette Volume 22, No. 2 • January 14, 2011 • A weekly publication for Library staff UMG Bestows Historic Gift of Music Recordings

By Sheryl Cannady

The and Univer- sal Music Group this week announced the donation of more than 200,000 historic master music recordings – many long out of print or never released – to the Library’s Recorded Sound Section. The collection represents the larg- est single donation ever received by the Library’s audiovisual division and includes both released and unreleased versions of recordings by seminal artists Abby Brack such as Louis Armstrong, Bing Crosby, New Speaker John Boehner (left) poses with Rep. , Aderholt’s wife Tommy Dorsey, Billie Holiday, the Caroline and their children, Mary Elliott and Robert Hayes. Caroline holds the “Eliot Indian Bible,” the first complete Bible published in America. Andrews Sisters, Jimmy Dorsey, the Mills Brothers, Guy Lombardo, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland and Dinah Washington. Library Hosts Record Number The gift from Universal Music Group (UMG) – more than 5,000 linear feet Of Events for 112th Congress of metal and lacquer discs and mono tapes – is the first major collection of The Boehner reception alone drew studio master materials ever obtained By Mark Hartsell an estimated 1,200 to 1,500 guests, who by the Library. tightly packed the main floor of the Great Among the collection’s thousands The Library last week played host to Hall, filled the mezzanine and took in the of recordings reside some classic sides: a record number of congressional events exhibitions. Crosby’s 1947 version of “White Christ- over three days of receptions and meet- Boehner made a low-key entrance mas”; Armstrong singing “Ain’t Misbe- ings surrounding the start of the 112th into the hall – few seemed aware he’d havin’ ”; the Mills Brothers’ version of Congress. even arrived. Guests leaned over the “Paper Doll”; a duet by Fitzgerald and The Library served as the venue for mezzanine rails and scanned the crowd Armstrong on “Frim Fram Sauce”; and 18 events – five the day before swearing- for the new speaker, wondering when Les Paul’s “Guitar Boogie.” in ceremonies, 10 the day of and three he’d arrive. Upon finally spotting him, “It is certainly within the national the day after – and welcomed at least they watched as he slowly made his way interest to acquire this recorded collec- 2,800 guests to the Jefferson and Madison across the floor, stopping every couple tion, and all its accompanying materials, buildings. of feet to chat, shake hands and accept for custodial care,” Librarian of Congress The largest event by far was held in congratulations. James H. Billington said. “A surprisingly the Great Hall of the Jefferson Building by Boehner’s reception was the largest, high percentage of America’s recording John Boehner, the Ohio Republican who but hardly the only event. Seven other heritage since the early part of the 20th on the afternoon of Jan. 5 was elected new and returning members also held century has been lost due to neglect the 61st speaker of the House of Repre- events at the Library before and after Sound, continued on page 6 sentatives. congress, continued on page 4 notices

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MATTHEW RAYMOND Weight Loss Through the Ages Executive Editor Mark Hartsell 11:30 a.m., Jan. 19 Editor Mumford Room, Madison Building Contributing Editors: Erin Allen, Calendar; Carlin “René” Sayles, Moving On and Length of Service; Lisa Davis, Donated Leave O’Neil, director of the Weight Manage- Proofreaders: Jennifer Gavin, George Thuronyi ment Center at the Medical University Design and Production: Ashley Jones of South Carolina and president-elect peter braestrup Gail FinebErg James W. Mcclung Weight loss ranks high on many lists of the Obesity Society. Founder Founding Editor Founding Publisher (1990 – 1997) (1990 – 2009) (1990 – 1994) of New Year’s resolutions with obesity Topics include the history of weight high among the concerns of health-care loss; men, women and weight loss; the An official publication of the Library of Congress, The Gazette professionals in the United States. looming Type 2 diabetes epidemic; encourages Library managers and staff to submit articles and Nutrition, obesity and weight-loss and a look forward at weight loss and photographs of general interest. Submissions will be edited to convey the most necessary information. experts gather in the Mumford Room prevention. Deadline for submission of articles is 5 p.m. Wednesday, one of the James Madison Building on Jan. More than 100 books on diets from week prior to publication date. Please submit text in digital form via e-mail ([email protected]) preferably as an attached 19 to present “Weight Loss Through the the Library’s collection will be on dis- Word file. Ages: Where We’ve Been, What We’ve play. Copies of low-calorie recipes Back issues of The Gazette in print are available in the Public Learned and Where We’re Going.” and bibliographies on dieting and the Affairs Office, LM 105. David Kirchhoff, president and chief health affects of obesity – compiled Electronic archived issues and the a color PDF file of the current issue are available online at www.loc.gov/staff/gazette. executive officer of Weight Watchers by Library staff – will be available to International, will moderate a discus- the public. Library of Congress sion that features four distinguished The event, sponsored jointly by Washington, DC 20540-1620 experts: Ellen Granberg of Clemson the Library and Weight Watchers, is Editorial: Mark Hartsell, 7-9194, [email protected] Design and production: Ashley Jones, University; Karen Miller-Kovach, chief free and open to the public. No tickets 7-9193, [email protected] of research at Weight Watchers; Ann or reservations are required. A recep- ISSN 1049-8184 Albright of the Centers for Disease Con- tion provided by Weight Watchers will Printed on paper that contains recycled paper by the Printing Management Section, Office Systems Services trol and Prevention; and Patrick M. follow in the Mumford Room foyer.

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news Take a Tour of the Library’s New Home Page 1) The Library’s current “header” — tory of the Library, Awards and Honors, By Matt Raymond containing the Library’s logo, the Ask a Jobs and Fellowships, FAQs, Support the Librarian, Digital Collections, and Library Library, and More about the Library. In The Library of Congress’s virtual “front Catalogs buttons, and the main Search addition, sections below that provide door” at www.loc.gov got a new look field — will be maintained. This might information about visits, exhibitions, this week. change someday when a revised informa- news and events. Periodically, the Library changes its tion architecture is put into place. 4) At the top of the middle column, home page (and other parts of its site) 2) The top of the left column contains which describes “what we have,” is a to make it more responsive to users’ a rotating “carousel” of five graphics for set of collection highlights. They are needs. arranged by format, topic or a This change is an early step user’s self-identified audience, in a much broader process under such as librarians or teachers. way at the Library to develop a 5) A shaded box for research- comprehensive strategic plan for ers highlights links to our catalogs all of its web properties. Aside and finding aids. from heightened coherence and 6) This section features videos cohesiveness, a major goal is to about items in the Library’s collec- put in place a new information tions and clips from concerts and architecture that will make infor- events. It uses use the Library’s mation, collections and services new Flash-based video player, easier to find and, overall, more which includes closed captions useful to users. and full-screen viewing capabili- The most noticeable change ties. is the sheer size of the page and 7) Explore and Discover allows quantity of information available. the Library to feature frequently The home page now extends updated informational and edu- “below the fold,” in newspaper cational content. This section ini- -speak, to provide much more tially includes links for Today in real estate, to mix a metaphor. History, Places in the News, the The overall style has a fresher and Wise Guide, MyLoc.gov, Read.gov, more evolved look. The width of and the Gateway to Knowledge the page extends to 1,024 pixels website. from the previous 800 pixels. 8) In the right column are the (Surveys show that 96 percent more-prominent links to legislative of web users have a screen size information (THOMAS) and the of 1,024 pixels or wider.) functions of the U.S. Copyright Content is organized more Office. logically into three columns, cor- 9) The area below that has responding loosely with “who we links to major Library programs are” (and visitor info), “what we and collaborative initiatives. have” and “what we do.” Links 10) The Services area con- to legislative information and tains a list of services the Library copyright information, which are provides to the public or to the provided uniquely by the Library, now nation. get greater prominence. events, information or other featured con- Finally, at the bottom of the page, Perhaps most importantly, the new tent. The carousel changes automatically spanning all three columns, is the “global page is far more link-rich. The multiple every five seconds, or users can click on footer,” which will begin appearing across links ensure that search engines will the circular buttons to navigate or pause, all the main web pages. It has links to the better index and rank our site. then click links to specific content. Library’s social media sites (, The key features of the new design are 3) Below the carousel is a set of links Twitter, YouTube, etc.), links to subscribe (the numbers below correspond to the to content about the Library. These links to RSS or email lists, blogs and other numbers superimposed on the image): include: The Library’s Mission, The His- useful information. u 4 T h e LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Ga zette January 14, 2010

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bers across the street in the House voting to choose a new speaker. The vote completed and Boehner elected, Cicilline, the former mayor of Providence, R.I., arrived at the Library to a welcome from the state’s two Demo- cratic senators, Jack Reed and . “This is a great day for me because, until today, I was the junior member of the delegation,” quipped Whitehouse to laughter. In the Members Room, Wasserman Schultz, with daughter Shelby by her side, stood at a podium before a crowd that included Tim Kaine, chairman of the

Abby Brack Democratic National Committee and a Guests at a reception for Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., watch newly elected Speaker John former governor of Virginia. Boehner speak. Wasserman Schultz, hoping to intro- Congress, continued from page 1 to members of Congress. duce her family to the crowd, scanned In the Montpelier Room of the Madi- the group around her, searching for her swearing-in ceremonies at the Capitol son Building, outgoing Speaker of the two other children. on Jan. 5: Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo.; Rep. House joined the reception They’re in the Young Readers Center, David Cicilline, D-R.I.; Rep. Rush Holt, for Holt and administered a ceremonial she was told. Wasserman Schultz, whose D-N.J.; Rep. Martha Roby, R-Ala.; Rep. oath of office. early encouragement helped spur the cen- , D-Fla.; Rep. “One of my last official acts as speaker ter’s creation, smiled, then urged everyone , D-Ala.; and Rep. Frederica of the House,” said Pelosi, now the minor- to stop by the center before they left the Wilson, D-Fla. ity leader. Library to check out the space she was Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid At a reception for Cicilline in LJ 119, instrumental in bringing about. of Nevada and Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick, a string quartet serenaded guests as they The Library of Congress provided R-Pa., held receptions at the Library on watched a television broadcast of mem- more than just televisions and space for Jan. 4. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., held a daylong meeting of the Senate Republican Conference in the Members Room on Jan. 6 followed by a dinner that night. And Rep. , R.-Fla., held a staff retreat in LJ 119 that afternoon. The Library on Jan. 4 and 5 also was the site of two family events. The “LOC Box Program” invited young people to explore the Jefferson Building and com- plete a series of challenges that required use of a compass and binoculars. The Young Readers Center, which opened in October 2009, offered several “Story Time” events for children. The spouses, children and guests of more than a dozen members of Con- gress participated in the family-friendly events. On Wednesday, guests came and went, watched events unfold on televi- Abby Brack sion, chatted among themselves, listened Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi conducts a ceremonial swearing-in of Rep. Rush Holt, to speakers and offered congratulations D-N.J., as his wife, Margaret Lancefield, looks on. January 14, 2010 T h e LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Ga zette 5

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to take the oath of office and and the New. Translated into the Indian placed his left on one of the Language.” gems of the Library’s col- It would be another 120 years before lections. the first complete English-language edi- The Republican repre- tion was published in what by then was sentative of Alabama’s 4th the United States. District, entering his eighth Wasserman Schultz and Brad Sher- term in office, requested for man, D.-Calif., as they have in the past, his swearing-in ceremony the used the first complete Hebrew Bible “Eliot Indian Bible,” the first printed in America, published in Phila- complete Bible published delphia in 1814. in America – marking the In addition to two King James and first time the historic book two Catholic Bibles, Boehner’s staff also ever had been requested by requested bound copies of the Constitu- a member of Congress for a tion. swearing-in. His staff selected from the Law Library The Bible was the work a bound volume of the “Acts passed at a of John Eliot, a Puritan cler- Congress of the United States of America” gyman who emigrated to published in 1789, which includes the Con- America and became known stitution as well as the proposed amend- as the “Apostle to the Indi- ments that formed the Bill of Rights. ans” for his missionary work Boehner’s staff also chose “The Con-

Abby Brack among Native Americans. stitution of the United States of America,” Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and daughter Shelby Eliot translated the Bible a volume published by the Library of welcome guests at a gathering in the Members Room. into the Natick dialect of the Congress and the Arion Press in 1987 region’s Algonquin tribes to commemorate the bicentenary of the receptions; the institution, as it usually – a monumental task considering the document. The book, printed in an edition does, also offered members the books difficulty of the language – to aid in the of 500 copies, includes a preface by the that help make swearing-in ceremonies propagation of the Scriptures. former chief justice of the United States, more special. The Bible was published in Cam- Warren E. Burger, and an introduction In the Rayburn Room of the Capitol, bridge, Mass., in 1663 under the title “The by then-Librarian of Congress Daniel Robert B. Aderholt raised his right hand Holy Bible Containing the Old Testament Boorstin. u

Billington Names Cardinal McCarrick Visiting Scholar

Librarian of Congress James H. Bil- archbishop, McCarrick was elevated to St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, N.Y. He lington has appointed Cardinal Theo- the College of Cardinals by Pope John was ordained into the priesthood in 1958 dore E. McCarrick, archbishop emeritus Paul II. and went on to earn a second master’s of Washington, a distinguished visiting As archbishop of Washington, degree in social sciences and a doctoral scholar in the John W. Kluge Center at McCarrick served as chancellor of The degree in sociology from The Catholic the Library of Congress. Catholic University of America in Wash- University of America. While at the Kluge Center, from Janu- ington, D.C., and president of the Board In 1996, McCarrick was invited to serve ary through December 2011, McCarrick of Trustees of the Basilica of the National on the Secretary of State’s Advisory Com- will be studying the increasingly critical Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. mittee on Religious Freedom Abroad, role of religion in diplomacy and the During his episcopate in Washing- and from 1999 to 2001 he was a member new responsibilities of religious leaders ton and throughout his life, McCarrick of the U.S. Commission for International to work in the search for peace and care has placed an emphasis on education, Religious Freedom. of the world’s poor. vocations and meeting the needs of new In December 2000, President Clinton McCarrick served as archbishop of the immigrants, particularly in the Latino presented him with the Eleanor Roosevelt Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washing- community. Award for Human Rights. McCarrick con- ton from 2001 to 2006. On Feb. 21, 2001, McCarrick earned a bachelor’s degree tinues to travel the world working on just seven weeks after his installation as in 1954 and a master’s degree in 1958 from human rights and religious freedom. u 6 T h e LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Ga zette January 14, 2010

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Sound, continued from page 1 historical period, and this particular col- the context of the findings of the first and deterioration. The donation of the lection of masters provides true insight comprehensive, congressionally man- UMG archive to the Library of Congress into popular music’s humble beginnings dated study of the state of sound-record- and who we are as a culture today,” said Zach Horowitz, UMG’s president and chief operating officer. “We are delighted to be collaborating with the Library of Congress to preserve and call attention to the groundbreaking musical achieve- ments of these amazing musical pio- neers.” The Universal Music Collection, which consists of the company’s best existing copies, will be cataloged and digitized at the Library’s Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation in Culpeper, Va., which will permanently secure the Bing Crosby Louis Armstrong recordings’ exceptional sonic quality. is a major gift to the nation that will help The state-of-the-art Packard Campus ing preservation ever conducted on a maintain the inter-generational connec- preserves the world’s largest collection national level in the United States. tion that is essential to keeping alive, of films, television programs and radio The study found that only about 14 in our collective national memory, the broadcasts as well as some 3 million percent of commercially released record- music and sound recordings meaningful sound recordings. ings before 1965 are currently available to past generations.” “The Packard Campus and its employ- from rights holders. The study also found UMG, the largest group of record ees will work hard to protect the Library’s that only 10 percent of the music released labels in the industry, owns the most comprehensive collection and make in the United States in the 1930s can be extensive catalog of music in the world, these recordings accessible to the Ameri- readily accessed by the public. one that covers the past 100 years of the can people, and this generous contribu- The Library plans to stream record- globe’s most popular recording artists. tion by Universal Music will help preserve ings from the collection on a website to The company’s gift to the Library includes our nation’s rich cultural heritage,” said be launched in the spring. The addition historic masters from such subsidiary Rep. , the majority leader for of these recordings will significantly labels as Decca, Mercury, Vocalion and the 112th Congress and the representa- broaden the scope of the site and Brunswick dating from the late 1920s tive of the Virginia district that includes enhance the Library’s already unprece- through the late 1940s. Culpeper. dented authority to stream commercially “Music is a distinctive feature of any The gift is particularly important in owned sound recordings online. u

OBITUARY Reitwiesner started at the Library in wrote “Matrilineal Descents of the European 1972 as a Library aide in what was then the Royalty: A Work in Progress,” a seven-volume Library Services Division of the Congres- reference book. He contributed genealogi- sional Research Service. He transferred to cal information to The Washington Post and the Collections Management Division in created his own website, www.wargs.com, 1985 and to the Automated Systems Office, where he maintained the Internet’s best site now known as Information Technology on the ancestries of notable Americans. Services, in 1987. “I and my family will miss Bill – a brilliant He worked in systems security in the ITS man, tremendous knowledge, tremendous Enterprise Systems Engineering Group up to sense of humor, a man of compassion and his final weeks. Reitwiesner’s performance caring,” said Jerry Saunders, a retired Library earned him numerous Meritorious Service staff member who also was Reitwiesner’s and Special Achievement awards. best friend. “He will be sorely missed.” Bill Reitwiesner Reitwiesner was considered a leading A memorial service for Reitwiesner was authority on the genealogy of European held Nov. 20. He is survived by his mother, William Reitwiesner, an ITS systems engi- noble and royal families, according to Gary Home Reitwiesner; his sister, Dotty Reitwi- neer who worked at the Library of Congress Boyd Roberts, with whom he co-authored esner; three brothers, Andy Reitwiesner, for more than 38 years, died on Nov. 12 after “American Ancestors and cousins of the Jack Reitwiesner and Henry Reitwiesner; a two-year battle with cancer. He was 56. Princess of Wales” in 1984. Reitwiesner also and several nieces and nephews. u January 14, 2010 T h e LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Ga zette 7

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The following personnel actions copyright specialist (registration), GS-12, McFarland, copyright specialist (registra- reported by the National Finance Center Literary Division (LIT), COP. tion), GS-11, Performing Arts Division (PA), for the Library of Congress took effect in COP; Kennon H. Nakamura, social sci- Pay Period 22, 2010. Retirements ence analyst, GS-14, FDT, CRS; Marilyn K. R. K. Flood, retail marketing advisor, Parr, supervisory librarian, GS-14, CALM, Permanent Appointments GS-15, LS; Minerva H. Hobdy, copyright LS; John E. Roberts, librarian, GS-12, Phillip S. Brown, social science ana- specialist (registration), GS-11, LIT, COP; United States and Publisher Liaison Divi- lyst, GS-14, Resources, Science and Indus- Lloyd E. Lewis, information technology sion (USPL), LS; and Roger Walke, social try Division (RSI), Congressional Research specialist, GS-13, NLSBPH, LS; Mary A. science analyst, GS-15, DSP, CRS. Service (CRS); Lindsey M. Crisostomo, management assistant, GS-06, Office Sys- tems Services Office (OSS); Bruce E. Durham, material handler, WG-06, Col- Research Orientation to the Library of Congress lections Access, Loan and Management Division (CALM), Library Services (LS); The Humanities and Social Sciences Monday morning sessions, Zuhair Mahmoud, lead information Division offers an introduction for 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. technology specialist, GS-13, Office of researchers to Library collections and Jan. 24, 31 the Director of the Information Technology resources. Feb. 7, 14, 28 Service (ITS); Trevor J. Owens, informa- March 7, 14, 28 tion technology specialist, GS-13, National Each session includes a discussion of April 11, 25 Digital Information Infrastructure Program Library collections and reading rooms; (NDIIP), Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI); locating and requesting materials in a Monday evening sessions, Tamara J. Resler, foreign affairs analyst, closed-stack library; using the online 6:30 p.m.– 8 p.m. GS-14, Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade and card catalogs; using electronic Feb. 7 Division (FDT), CRS; Jeffrey R. Struski, resources; and more. March 7 technical information specialist, GS-12, April 11 Office of Congressional Information and Registration is required either by Publication (LIN), CRS; Carl D. Watts, phone at 7-3370 or online at www.loc. For more information, call Kathy information technology specialist, GS-14, gov/rr/main/inforeas/signup.php/. Woodrell (7-0945) or Abby ITS; and Denise D. Wofford, supervisory Yochelson (7-2138). Request ADA information technology specialist, GS-15, All sessions are held in LJ G-07. accommodations five business days in advance at 7-6362 or at [email protected]. Copyright Office (COP). Temporary Appointments Pausy I. Argueta, clerk, GS-02, National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLSBPH), Weight Watchers at Work LS; Kaleena N. Black, digital conversion specialist, GS-09, Office of the Librarian Want to lose weight using a sensible Register Jan. 18 from 1 to 1:45 p.m. in eating plan, accompanied by LM 209. Cost for the 17-week session (LIBN); and McKenna T. Rain, clerk, the support of like-minded group is $186.00. GS-04, LIBN. members? Want weekly meetings in a Permanent Promotions convenient location? Contact [email protected] or 7-0022 for more information. Request ADA Barbara J. Whitehead, motion pic- Then Weight Watchers at Work is for accommodations five business days ture preservation specialist, GS-11, Motion you! in advance at 7-6362 or ADA@loc. Picture, Broadcast and Recorded Sound gov. (MBRS), LS. The new 17-week session begins Jan. Resignations 25. All sessions take place Tuesdays Sponsored by the Library’s Health from 1 to 1:45 p.m. in LM 209. Services Office. Chad C. Haddal, social science ana- lyst, GS-15, Domestic Social Policy Division (DSP), CRS; Keith B. Smiley, contract specialist, GS-13, Contracting Office (CO), Office of Contracts and Grants Manage- Your Employee Personal Page (EPP) is at www.nfc.usda.gov ment (OCGM); and Ann M. Tetreault, 8 T h e LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Ga zette January 14, 2010

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JANUARY School of Library and by a panel of experts Contact 7-5984. friday Information Science. 11 from Clemson University, Meditation: Open to all. 14 a.m. – noon and noon – 1 the Medical University of Bloomsday Camerata: 12:15 p.m., LA G-06. p.m., Classroom E, LM 654. South Carolina and Weight Contact [email protected]. Reading through Giovanni Contact [email protected]. Watchers International. Boccaccio’s “The Film: “Twelve O’Clock High” Tai Chi: Yang Style 11:30 a.m., Mumford Room, Decameron.” Noon, LM 536. LM 649. Contact 7-1205. (20th Century Fox, 1949). Contact 7-0013. 37-posture short form. 7:30 p.m., Packard Campus Noon, LM SB-02. Contact Tai Chi: All levels. 11:30 Aerobics Class: Strength Theater, Culpeper, Va. 7-4055. a.m., LC Wellness Center, Contact 7-9994. training and floor exercise. LA B-36. Contact 7-2617. Noon, LC Wellness Center, Aerobics Class: High-Low. JANUARY Noon, LC Wellness Center, Forum: Bible study. Open to LA B-36. Contact 7-8637. Friday LA B-36. Contact 7-8637. all. Noon, LM 613. Contact 21 Ballroom Dance Club: Meditation: Open to all. [email protected]. Bloomsday Camerata: 12:30 p.m., Dining Room A, Reading through Giovanni LM 620. Contact 7-6111. 12:15 p.m., LA G-06. Lecture: Amy Riolo presents Contact [email protected]. “Cuisine and Culture in the Boccaccio’s “The Tai Chi: Intermediate level. Decameron.” Noon, LM 536. Ballroom Dance Club: Arab World.” Noon, African Strengthening exercises and and Middle Eastern Division Contact 7-0013. two-person drills. 4:30 p.m., 12:30 p.m., Dining Room A, LM 620. Contact 7-6111. Reading Room, LJ 220. Aerobics Class: Strength LM SB-02. Contact 7-4055. training and floor exercise. JANUARY Contact 7-7311. JANUARY Noon, LC Wellness Center, Wednesday Aerobics Class: Strength 17 monday 19 training and floor exercise. LA B-36. Contact 7-8637. Membership Drive: 12:30 p.m., LC Wellness Tai Chi: Intermediate level. Library of Congress Asian Center, LA B-36. Contact Strengthening exercises American Association. 7-8637. and two-person drills. 4:30 Membership is $5. 11:30 Yoga/Pilates: Start at your p.m., LM SB-02. Contact a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Madison own level. 1 p.m., LM SB-02. 7-4055. Building ground floor snack Contact 7-3013. bar. Contact 7-6182. JANUARY 20 thursday Book Talk: Anna Porter discusses her book “The Ghosts of Europe: Central Europe’s Troubled Past and Uncertain Future.” Holiday: The Jefferson Noon, European Division Building’s Great Hall and Conference Room, LJ 250. exhibitions will be open to Contact 7-3704. the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All Reading EAP Seminar: Attorney Rooms and other Library Gene Sim presents a buildings will be closed in seminar on estate planning. observance of the Martin Noon, West Dining Room, Luther King Jr. federal LM 621. Contact sdia@loc. holiday. gov. Film: “Trainspotting” JANUARY Aerobics Class: High-Low. Noon, LC Wellness Center, (R-rated, Channel Four, tuesday Panel Discussion: 18 LA B-36. Contact 7-8637. 1996). 7:30 p.m., Packard Information Session: Nutrition, obesity and weight Campus Theater, Culpeper, Catholic University’s loss will be discussed Yoga: Noon, LM SB-02. Va. Contact 7-9994.

Donated Time Tamikia Epperson Parthenia Palmer Cindy Hui John Pull The following Library employees have Margie Jones LeeAnn (Buckley) Rupple satisfied the eligibility requirements to Adrienne Lundgren DeNina Scott receive leave donations from other staff Shaquanna Lloyd Malvina Shimanov members. Contact Lisa Davis at 7-0033. Donald Marcus Nancy Smith Charlotte Mathis Donna Sokol Isalemy Deleon Jose David Miller Jamie Stevenson Lisa Dove Thipphavanh Padavong Peter Torres

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