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Gazette Volume 22, No. 3 • January 21, 2011 • A weekly publication for Library staff Jefferson Draws Record Number Of Visitors

By Mark Hartsell

A record number of visitors entered the Thomas Jefferson Building in the last fiscal year to see exhibitions, attend concerts, use the reading rooms or just take in the splendor of the 19th-century building. According to figures released this month, more than 1.03 million people vis- ited the Jefferson Building from October 2009 to September 2010 – an increase of ALA president Roberta Stevens (fifth from left) with colleagues at a California Library more than 7 percent over the previous Association conference in Sacramento in November. fiscal year. The Jefferson drew a greater number of visitors despite the heavy snows last For Stevens, ALA Presidency winter that paralyzed the region and shut down the Library of Congress for seven Means a Road More Traveled days in February 2010 and two days in in the Netherlands, from the pages of December 2009. By Mark Hartsell Newsweek to the airwaves of XM Sirius, The number of visitors to all three from a gathering at Lake of the Ozarks Library buildings combined dropped to a Banned Books Week Read-out at slightly, declining 1.9 percent from fiscal oberta Stevens didn’t realize quite Lake Michigan. year 2009. The Library recorded 1.7 mil- what she was getting into when she She has taken more than 15 such lion visits in the recently completed fiscal R took a leave of absence from the trips since entering office, and the pace year, down from 1.73 million. Library of Congress last year to serve shows little sign of slackening: Forays to The figures overall, however, mark the as president of the American Library Eastern Europe, Finland and Alaska are continuation of a strong upward trend. Association. in the works. The 1.7 million visits the Library “I knew that the presidential year “It’s exhilarating but exhausting,” received in fiscal year 2010 represented was going to be a full-time job,” Stevens she says. the second-highest total ever. Door says, “but it has turned out to be more The hectic schedule seems to fit the counts dating to 1999 show that visits to than full-time.” turbulent times – Stevens’ tenure hardly the three buildings more than doubled Stevens was inaugurated on June 29, could have come at a more challenging in the subsequent 10 years. and it’s been a steady stream of airports period for libraries. And visits to the Jefferson Building and hotels, conferences and meetings, “We’ve got a perfect storm of escalat- increased by nearly 40 percent in the speeches and task forces, webcasts and ing costs, shrinking financial support, past three years alone. media interviews ever since. surging usage and increased expec- “It’s just a continued upswing,” said Stevens’ work has taken her from tations about the level of service that a book fair in Mexico to a conference Stevens, continued on page 5 Jefferson, continued on page 6 2 T h e LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Ga zette January 21, 2010

Letter to the editor To whom it may concern: Gazette www.loc.gov/staff/gazette I would like to thank everyone who was so kind and generous enough to MATTHEW RAYMOND donate leave to me. Words cannot express how much it meant to me. If there Executive Editor is anything that I can do to repay you for what you’ve done for me, please don’t Mark Hartsell Editor hesitate to give me a call. Contributing Editors: Erin Allen, Calendar; Carlin “René” Sayles, Moving On and Length of Service; With sincere thanks, Lisa Davis, Donated Leave Proofreaders: Jennifer Gavin, George Thuronyi Thelma B. Wiley Design and Production: Ashley Jones Rare Books and Special Collections peter braestrup Gail FinebErg James W. Mcclung Founder Founding Editor Founding Publisher (1990 – 1997) (1990 – 2009) (1990 – 1994)

Mystery Writers Series An official publication of the Library of Congress, The Gazette encourages Library managers and staff to submit articles and The Library of Congress Professional Association presents Debbi Mack, author of photographs of general interest. Submissions will be edited to convey the most necessary information. “Identity Crisis,” the first in a series featuring lawyer Stephanie Ann “Sam” McRae. Deadline for submission of articles is 5 p.m. Wednesday, one week prior to publication date. Please submit text in digital form via e-mail ([email protected]) preferably as an attached Mack also is the author of the ebook short-story anthology, “Five Uneasy Pieces,” Microsoft Word file.

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news The Top Digital Preservation Developments of 2010

By Bill LeFurgy Digital preservation activities made important strides last year. The Library of Congress houses a resi- dent program for this work, the National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program (NDIIPP). In addition to the Library’s own projects, NDIIPP collaborates with a large ‘Memento’ Wins Preservation Award Personal Archiving Outreach network of partners to work on long-term The “Memento” project, sponsored NDIIPP focused significant attention preservation of all things digital – from by NDIIPP, won the prestigious Digital on personal archiving information and institutional data to websites to individual Preservation Award 2010. “Memento” outreach this year. In addition to the personal archives. allows users to see what was formerly on videos already noted, program staff inter- The following projects represent the the web – in essence, to travel back in acted with hundreds of people during key developments in digital preservation time. The award, given by the Institute for the Library’s first Personal Archiving Day of the past year that involved the Library Conservation and the Digital Preserva- in May and again during the National of Congress: tion Coalition in the UK and supported Book Festival. Staff also worked with by Sir Paul McCartney, celebrates the the Smithsonian National Museum of Library Acquires Twitter Archives highest standards worldwide in the field African American History and Culture On April 14, the Library announced – of digital preservation. during outreach visits in Topeka, Kan., via Twitter – it would “acquire the ENTIRE and Detroit, Mich., as part of the Save Our Twitter archive.” African American Treasures program. The reaction from the media, both Rise of Preservation Awareness Video old and new, was enormous. The subject Many digital preservation practitio- surged as a top “trending topic” on Twitter ners believe that building awareness for days, eclipsing even such celebrities of the subject is essential. Given that as Justin Bieber. Stories appeared in video on the web is extremely popular, major media outlets around the world and it makes sense to use this medium to stirred a broad range of reactions. spread the digital preservation mes- Yet whether people approved or disap- sage. NDIIPP put out six short videos proved, the acquisition made plain that in 2010, including “Why Digital Pres- digital information documenting social ervation is Important for You,” “Digital media had achieved a new status. Natives Explore Digital Preservation,” “Archiving Digital Photos” and “Bridging “The Twitter digital archive has Abby Brack extraordinary potential for research into Physical and Digital Preservation.” All National Book Festival our contemporary way of life,” said Librar- the videos can be accessed at: www. ian of Congress James H. Billington. digitalpreservation.gov/videos/. Focus on Geospatial Data NDIIPP devoted much attention Sustainable Digital Preservation Report Expansion of Collaborative Efforts during 2010 to preserving geospatial data The report “Sustainable Economics Because collaboration is a driving – including a partnership with the Center for a Digital Planet: Ensuring Long-Term force of NDIIPP, the Library has launched for International Earth Science Informa- Access to Digital Information” was based the new National Digital Stewardship tion Network at the Columbia University on work sponsored by major funders and Alliance as an NDIIPP initiative. The Earth Institute to launch a Geospatial Data cultural heritage organizations, including alliance will focus on preservation stan- Preservation Clearinghouse. the Library of Congress. dards and practices, work with experts NDIIPP also hosted a follow-up meet- The report reflected two years of work to identify important categories of digital ing with experts to consider geospatial by economists, computer scientists, librar- information and take steps to incorporate data appraisal and selection. ESRI pub- ians and archivists to consider how best content into a national collection. The lished an article in ArcNews, “Library to ensure that digital preservation efforts membership of NDSA is drawn from of Congress Takes Leadership,” about receive adequate resources. current NDIIPP partnerships. NDIIPP, continued on page 4 4 T h e LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Ga zette January 21, 2010

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NDIIPP, continued from page 3 documents including its authoritative What’s New NDIIPP work relating to geospatial data listing of digital imaging standards. The A highlight of recent Library acquisitions: preservation. Audio-Visual Working Group convened a user-community meeting to discuss a Digitization Guidelines Initiative draft of the MXF application specification Representatives from the Library of for archiving and preservation. Congress and other federal agencies FAGDI also was the subject of a made progress in developing common detailed article in Federal Computer Week guidelines for digital images and audio- focusing on the group’s work to help gov- visual materials. ernment agencies preserve audiovisual The Federal Agencies Digitization information in digital form. Guidelines Initiative (FAGDI) Still Image For further information on NDIIPP Working Group released a set of rec- and to see the latest updates, visit www. ommended best practices, “Technical digitalpreservation.gov. Guidelines for Digitizing Cultural Heri- Bill LeFurgy is the program manager tage Materials,” and updated several at NDIIPP. u George Gershwin dropped out of school at 15 and a decade later became a huge star. A group of items recently acquired by the Library reveal Research Orientation to the Library of Congress the wit and verbal facility of a man who always felt a little self-conscious about his lack of formal The Humanities and Social Sciences Division offers an introduction for education. researchers to Library collections and resources. The Prince of Wales “told me to tell you he has made you ‘Lord Bachmann’ for being the greatest Each session includes a discussion of Library collections and reading rooms; interpreter of Gershwin tunes,” Gershwin wrote locating and requesting materials in a closed-stack library; using the online and violinist Edwin Bachmann in a note from London card catalogs; using electronic resources; and more. that he signed off, “Toodle-oo, old fruit.” Registration is required either by phone at 7-3370 or online at www.loc.gov/rr/ Gershwin, relaxing on the Mexican Riviera, main/inforeas/signup.php/. addressed another playful note to a young Ethel Merman, who had just achieved fame in his musi- All sessions are held in LJ G-07. cal “Girl Crazy.” “Down here gambling away all my royalties but Monday morning sessions, 10-11:30 a.m. loving it just the same,” Gershwin wrote. “Thinking Jan. 24, 31 of you + your success. Wondering how you are.” Feb. 7, 14, 28 The tune “The Man I Love” found success March 7, 14, 28 more slowly. Gershwin pulled the song from his April 11, 25 musical “Lady, Be Good” during out-of-town tryouts and a few years later deleted it from “Strike Up Monday evening sessions, 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 7 the Band.” March 7 In a letter to biographer Isaac Goldberg, Gersh- April 11 win gave a rare first-person account of the unlikely events that transformed “The Man I Love” from For more information, call Kathy Woodrell (7-0945) or Abby Yochelson (7-2138). spare part to standard. Request ADA accommodations five business days in advance at 7-6362 or at During a visit to New York, British socialite Lady [email protected]. Edwina Mountbatten told Gershwin the tune was her favorite and took home an autographed copy of the music to give to London orchestras. The song swept the city, crossed the Channel to Paris and, Having problems with your finances? eventually, recrossed the Atlantic to America. Call our EAP at 888-290-4327 and receive a no-cost telephone consultation “It’s rather like jigsaw puzzle pieces,” Music with a financial counselor. Services are provided by experienced financial Division curator Ray White said of the notes and professionals. Local referrals are available for more complex financial planning letter. “If you get enough of them … eventually through the website at www.guidanceresources.com. you can put together a story.” – Mark Hartsell January 21, 2010 T h e LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Ga zette 5

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Stevens, continued from page 1 know-how. “You always hear “It’s an evolving field, and the interest people want from their libraries,” she is in not only staying abreast of what is says. about budgets being current but getting ahead of it,” she says. Library systems around the country “It’s a very different environment, and the are slashing budgets, cutting staff, reduc- cut. But I’ve been skills required of library staff are con- ing hours and, on occasion, shuttering heartened to see stantly changing. The American Library branches. Association is playing an important role At the same time, demand for services how versatile and by offering a wide variety of e-learning is both rising – a study last year found a opportunities.” 20 percent increase in library use over dedicated so many Stevens’ travels have convinced her the past decade – and evolving to meet that libraries recognize the challenges the needs of users in the digital age. people are who work and already are adapting. “They want information and they in libraries. They “The good news is that the libraries want to get it quickly,” Stevens says. “It’s are transforming themselves to meet the a change in the whole environment. I just keep moving needs of 21st-century users,” she says. don’t have any doubt that we can and are “They’re doing it through the blending of making those changes as a profession. forward.” traditional and technological skills, and But it is a challenge.” by renovating facilities or building new Stevens joined the Library of Con- – Roberta Stevens, ones that reflect the way information is gress in 1985 and served in a number being accessed today. of roles, managing cataloging product ALA president “You always hear about budgets development, the Library of Congress being cut. But I’ve been heartened to Bicentennial Program and the National see how versatile and dedicated so many Book Festival. She also served two terms people are who work in libraries. They on the ALA Council and one on the exec- Another initiative, the “Why I Need just keep moving forward.” utive board. My Library” contest, seeks to build a And when Stevens sees the new gen- She took office as ALA president young generation of users and advocates erations of librarians coming up, she feels planning a series of initiatives designed through a combination of grassroots good about the future – a feeling that to help libraries better weather such advocacy and social networking. was reinforced at a gathering at ALA’s budgetary storms in the future by increas- The end result of the just-launched Midwinter Meeting of participants in ing advocacy on their behalf, providing contest for teenagers will be short videos the Association of Research Libraries’ tools to help raise funds and engaging available on YouTube and various library Diversity Program. a younger constituency. websites. “I was so impressed by the young The “Our Authors, Our Advocates” “Frontline Fundraising” is aimed at people there. Many already had other program created by Stevens enlists helping libraries help themselves in an advanced degrees and then went back high-profile authors – David Baldacci, age of dwindling resources by building to library school. They are genuinely Scott Turow, Sara Paretsky, Brad Meltzer sources of revenue. interested in this field. That only bodes and Sharon Draper among them – to The program provides tools to help well for our profession, although we have highlight the key role libraries play in libraries supplement their budgets by rais- to ensure that we are creating the kind the well-being of the country through a ing funds through online giving; trustees, of environment that utilizes their skills, series of video and audio public service library staff and friends groups; planned abilities and enthusiasm.” announcements. giving programs; memorial bookplate Stevens’ term ends in June, and after “We are using our natural allies in the programs; and annual fund drives. attending to a few more duties she will author community to help advocate for “Frontline” is scheduled to launch return to work at the Library of Con- libraries,” Stevens says. early next month. gress. A “virtual postcard” containing the “Most libraries have been hit pretty “I think the result of all of these expe- PSAs was emailed to ALA members this hard by the reductions in revenue in their riences is that I will return a much better month to be spread virally via Facebook, local jurisdictions,” Stevens says. employee of the Library of Congress,” Twitter, email and download at library Stevens also sees other crucial things she says. “My expectation was that I websites. The program also includes a libraries can do to better prepare them- would find being ALA’s president a ter- “Cultivating Your Local Notables” com- selves for the future – particularly by rific opportunity to speak on behalf of ponent to help libraries enlist the aid of ensuring employees have the right blend libraries and build support for them. It’s local celebrities. of traditional skills and new technology been that and so much more.” u 6 T h e LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Ga zette January 21, 2010

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Abby Brack ment is necessary. Staff members will be Visits to the Jefferson Building have increased nearly 40 percent in the past three years. seen on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact benefits Jefferson, continued from page 1 netometer in place, Adelfio bases her counselor Brenda Bunyasi at 7-8305. estimate of traffic at the Capitol Visitors The service days are: Feb. 15, March Giulia Adelfio, director of the Library’s Center tunnel entrance on the number of 15, April 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, Aug. Visitor Services Office. “I think 2008 was people who ask questions at the nearby 16, Sept. 20 and Oct. 18. a big leap forward [with the opening information desk. of the Library of Congress Experience The formula estimates four visitors for and related exhibitions and programs]. each question asked – a deliberately con- Hochschild Named to Kluge Chair Then, ’09 and ’10 have just continued up. servative method that Adelfio says under- This year would have been even higher estimates the actual number of visits. Librarian of Congress James H. Bil- except for the December and February The office is working to get a magne- lington has appointed Harvard profes- shutdowns.” tometer in place, and Adelfio expects the sor Jennifer Hochschild to the chair in Adelfio attributes the gains to a figures from that entrance to rise when American Law and Governance in the number of factors: the opening of the that happens. John W. Kluge Center. Capitol Visitors Center tunnel in 2008; “I know that number is higher,” Hochschild will examine the politics increased media coverage of Library she said. and ideology of genomic science – spe- programs, including concerts and exhi- As the number of visitors has grown, so cifically, the developing links between bitions; good word-of-mouth publicity has the staff of the Visitors Services Office. genomics and governance. Her current via online social networking sites; atten- The office included four full-time project is tentatively titled “Racial Trans- tion drawn to historic Washington, D.C., employees, counting Adelfio, when she formation: Immigration, Multi-racialism, buildings by Dan Brown’s books of fic- joined in August 2005, plus five contrac- DNA and Cohort Change.” tion; members of Congress encouraging tors who worked reduced hours and Hochschild is a professor of gov- constituents to visit the Library; and the about 190 volunteers. ernment and of African and African state of the economy. Adelfio now oversees six full-time American studies. She is the co-author The figures are compiled largely with employees, six contractors, three summer of “The American Dream and the Public data obtained from magnetometers sta- part-timers and 322 volunteers. Schools” and the author of “Facing Up to tioned at the entrances to Library build- The rising tide of visitors keeps them the American Dream: Race, Class and the ings – except at the Capital Visitors Center busy, she says, and the numbers suggest Soul of the Nation,” “The New American tunnel. The magnetometers count the they will remain so. Dilemma: Liberal Democracy and School number of visitors who come through In the first three months of the current Desegregation” and “What’s Fair: Ameri- the doors, and those raw numbers are fiscal year, visits to the Jefferson Building can Beliefs and Distributive Justice.” adjusted to account for employees and increased by 13.6 percent over the same Hochschild was the founding editor of to produce a final figure. period in fiscal year 2010. Perspectives on Politics, published by the Adelfio says that final number is “We’re in constant motion,” American Political Science Association. conservative. Because there is no mag- Adelfio said.u She will work at the Library until July 2. January 21, 2010 T h e LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Ga zette 7

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The following personnel actions for the Library of Congress took effect in (HSP), LS; Michelle Wilson, supervisory reported by the National Finance Center Pay Period 24, 2010. information technology specialist, GS-15, for the Library of Congress took effect in ITS; and Michele J. Woods, associate Pay Period 23, 2010. Temporary Appointments register for policy and international affairs, Mischelle Anderson, staff assistant, SL-00, Associate Register for Policy and Permanent Appointments GS-09, Office of the Director of the Con- International Affairs (PIA), COP. Eric M. Breitung, chemist, GS-13, gressional Research Service (DIR/CRS); Preservation Research and Testing Divi- Meeghan P. Flattery, technical informa- Reassignments sion (PR&TD), Library Services (LS); tion specialist, GS-07, Federal Research John E. Blodgett, social science ana- Mary F. Oey, librarian (education and Division (FRD), Library Services (LS); lyst, SL-00, Resources, Science and Indus- training), GS-09, Conservation Division Zoya Golban, librarian (law), GS-11, try Division (RSI), CRS; and Arrington L. (CD), LS; and Rashmi S. Singhal, digi- Public Services (PUBLIC), Law Library Ward, library technician, GS-06, United tal project coordinator, GS-14, Network (LAW); Jillian K. Hass, administrative States and Publisher Liaison Division Development and Marc Standards Office support clerk (office automation), GS-04, (USPL), LS. (NDMSO), LS. Information and Recordation Division (I&RD), Copyright Office (COP);A nn C. Resignation Temporary Appointments Marsteller, marketing specialist, GS-11, Katiera A. Allen, clerk, GS-03, Per- Anne L. Arntson, library technician, FRD, LS; Adel Y. Youssef, information forming Arts Division (PA), COP; John GS-05, Hispanic Division (HSP), LS; and technology specialist, GS-09, LAW; and F. Kelley, management specialist, GS-14, Dan Tam T. Do, librarian, GS-09, Euro- Ahmed Zaied, technical information Office of Information Management and pean Division (EUR), LS. specialist, GS-11, FRD, LS. Technology (IMT), CRS; Brent M. McCafferty, copyright specialist (reg- Permanent Promotions Permanent Promotions istration), GS-09, LIT, COP; Robert M. Melissa S. Blaschke, library tech- Michael J. Brooks, library technician, Sokol, information technology specialist, nician, GS-07, Binding and Collections GS-08, Licensing Division (LD), Copyright GS-14, ORGSEL; and Jennifer A. Wade, Care Division (BCCD), LS; Michelle K. Office (COP); Kelly S. Buchanan, for- chemist, GS-13, Preservation Research and Campbell, librarian (acquisitions), GS-11, eign law specialist, GS-12, Eastern Law Testing Division (PR&TD), LS. Copyright Acquisitions Division (CAD), Division (EAST), LAW; Seth O. Dapaah, Copyright Office (COP);Edith M. Dibar- information technology specialist (data Retirements tolo, copyright specialist (registration), management), GS-14, Office of the Direc- Vanessa A. Cieslak, librarian GS-12, Performing Arts Division (PA), tor of the Information Technology Service (research specialist), GS-14, Knowledge COP; Manoj Gupta, information technol- (ITS); Patricia J. Gawronski, copyright Services Group (KSG), CRS; John W. ogy specialist, GS-14, Office of the Direc- specialist (registration), GS-12, Literary Fischer, economist, GS-15, RSI, CRS; tor of Information Technology Services Division (LIT), COP; Terri Hardy, copy- Audrey Livingston, copyright specialist (ITS); Joseph P. Mroczyk-Kershaw, mail right specialist (information), GS-11, I&RD, (registration), GS-09, LIT, COP; and Holly clerk, GS-06, Receipt Analysis and Con- COP; Lesa D. Jefferson, library techni- A. Mirchel, librarian (research special- trol (RAC), COP; Amber R. Paranick, cian, GS-08, LD, COP; Robin T. Jones, ist), GS-14, KSG, CRS. librarian, GS-12, Serial and Government copyright specialist (registration), GS-12, Publications Division (SER), LS; Paula C. Visual Arts and Recordation Division Pinha, attorney-advisor (international), (VAR), COP; Allan L. Runge, copyright Congratulations! GS-13, COP; Meredith Skowronski, attor- specialist (registration), GS-12, VAR, COP; ney advisor (general), GS-14, Office of With your help, the Library has met Bernadette M. Smith, library techni- its goal of $575,000 for the 2010 the General Counsel (OGC), Office of the cian, GS-07, PUBLIC, LAW; and Vance J. Combined Federal Campaign. Librarian (LIBN); and Malea Y. Walker, Whitesides, library technician, GS-08, librarian, GS-12, SER, LS. Collections Access, Loan and Manage- The last official day of the campaign ment Division (CALM), LS. was Jan. 17, 2011. However, paper Resignations pledges may still be accepted Lauren M. Craig, clerk, GS-03, PA, Temporary Promotions through the end of January. See your keyworker to make a one-time paper COP; Blonethea O. Vann, procurement Anthony J. Bogucki, supervisory contribution via cash or check. analyst, GS-14, Contracting Office (CO), copyright specialist (information), GS-12, Office of Support Operations (OSO); and I&RD, COP; Charles Gialloreto, assistant Thank you for your generosity. Adria S. Zeldin, special assistant, GS-14, director for research and development, OSO. SL-00, ITS; Cynthia Jordan, librar- CFC Campaign Manager Anne The following personnel actions ian (law), GS-13, LAW; Katherine D. Peele, 7-8046, [email protected] reported by the National Finance Center McCann, supervisory librarian, GS-13, 8 T h e LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Ga zette January 21, 2010

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January Tai Chi: All levels. 11:30 a.m., Noon, National Digital Library Bloomsday Camerata: friday LC Wellness Center, LA B-36. Learning Center. Contact Reading through Giovanni 21 Contact 7-2617. 7-7217. Boccaccio’s “The Decameron.” Bloomsday Camerata: Forum: Bible study. Open to Aerobics Class: Strength Noon, LM 536. Contact Reading through Giovanni 7-0013. Boccaccio’s “The Decameron.” all. Noon, LM 613. Contact training and floor exercise. Noon, LM 536. Contact [email protected]. 12:30 p.m., LC Wellness 7-0013. Mystery Writers at Noon: Center, LA B-36. Contact 7-8637. Aerobics Class: Strength Debbi Mack discusses her training and floor exercise. book “Identity Crisis.” Noon, Yoga/Pilates: Start at your Noon, LC Wellness Center, LA Mary Pickford Theater, LM own level. 1 p.m., LM SB-02. B-36. Contact 7-8637. 301. Contact 7-1221. Contact 7-3013. Tai Chi: Intermediate level. January Strengthening exercises and two-person drills. 4:30 p.m., 27 thursday LM SB-02. Contact 7-4055. Aerobics Class: High-Low. Noon, LC Wellness Center, LA Film: “Trainspotting” (R-rated, B-36. Contact 7-8637. Channel Four, 1996). 7:30 p.m., Packard Campus Yoga: Noon, LM SB-02. Theater, Culpeper, Va. Contact Contact 7-5984. 7-9994. Meditation: Open to all. 12:15 January p.m., LA G-06. Contact mrag@ loc.gov. 24 monday Research Orientation: 10 – January 11:30 a.m., LJ G-07. Register 28 Friday by phone at 7-3370 or online Aerobics Class: Strength at www.loc.gov/rr/main/ NDIIPP Briefing: NDIIPP staff training and floor exercise. Tai Chi: Intermediate level. inforeas/signup.php. Contact present “Recollection: Easily Noon, LC Wellness Center, Strengthening exercises and 7-0945, 7-2138. Create Dynamic Interfaces LA B-36. Contact 7-8637. two-person drills. 4:30 p.m., Ballroom Dance Club: 12:30 to Digital Collections.” LM SB-02. Contact 7-4055. p.m., Dining Room A, LM 620. Contact 7-6111. Yoga/Pilates: Start at your A New Gallaudet Connection own level. 1 p.m., LM SB-02. Contact 7-3013. January 25 tuesday Meeting: Library of Congress Organization of Employees with Disabilities. Noon, LM 623. Contact 7-1732. Tai Chi: Yang Style 37-posture short form. Noon, LM SB-02. Contact 7-4055. Aerobics Class: High-Low. Noon, LC Wellness Center, LA B-36. Contact 7-8637. Meditation: Open to all. 12:15 p.m., LA G-06. Contact mrag@ loc.gov. January 26 Wednesday Research Orientation: Local Abby Brack History and Genealogy. Obtain Amy Siebert, a student from Gallaudet University who is concluding an internship in the a reader identification card in Librarian’s Office, gave a presentation entitled, “Deaf Awareness: Deaf Culture and ASL,” LM 140 prior to attending. 10 - following the Librarian’s Office staff meeting last week. At the end of her presentation, she 11:30 a.m., LJ G-42. Register taught staff a few words and phrases in American Sign Language (ASL). In collaboration by phone at 7-5537, online with Gallaudet’s Career Center and the Library’s Interpreting Services Program, the at www.loc.gov/rr/genealogy/ Librarian’s Office will welcome an intern from Gallaudet every spring and fall semester. signup.php. Contact 7-4071.

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