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Do You Know about the Book Donation Program of the Library of Congress?

September 2, 2022 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

The Library of Congress has surplus books available that are not needed for the Library’s own uses. Organizations and institutions, that are eligible for donation must be located in the United States and fall into one of the following categories: Full-time, tax-supported...

loc.gov: Orientation and Research Strategies Webinar

May 9, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest

Introducing loc.gov: Orientation and Research Strategies Learn about resources at the Library of Congress! When:  Wednesday, May 16, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon EDT Registration: Please register via Eventbrite.* The Library of Congress is the nation’s oldest federal cultural...

Learn about LOC Resources Available to You: FREE Webinar

February 5, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest

Make the most of the Library of Congress (LOC) online collections: photographs, maps, sound recordings, films, legal and historical documents, and more. Join the Digital Reference Section’s next FREE  one-hour webinar for an interactive orientation to loc.gov. Title: Introducing...

FREE Educational Apps

November 19, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries

Library of Congress funded educational apps are available FREE !  Check out Eagle Eye Citizen, Engaging Congress and KidCitizen!  Each app uses primary sources form the Library of Congress.       ...