InRetrospect: May 2014 Blogging Edition

Inside Adams: Science, Technology and Business

• Oh, Oology!

Caliology and oology are the study of bird nests and eggs, respectively.

In the Muse: Performing Arts Blog

• Best Buddies, or Just Goethe Friends?

Tchaikovsky and Brahms share a birthday, among other things.

In Custodia Legis: Law Librarians of Congress

• I Could Not Accept Your Challenge to Duel. It’s Not You, It’s Me

In Kentucky, lawyers are not allowed to duel.

The Signal: Digital Preservation

• Save the Date: Exploring Calendar and Scheduling Formats

Kate Murray takes a look at software such as iCalendar.

Teaching with the Library of Congress

• Visiting Washington D.C.? Enrich Your Trip With Primary Sources

Primary sources can help you explore the history and the architecture behind D.C.’s historic buildings.

Picture This: Library of Congress Prints and Photos

• Calling All House Detectives: Can You Name These Buildings?

The Library needs your help in identifying historic structures.

From the Catbird Seat: Poetry and Literature at the Library of Congress

• Is Your State Laureate-less? You Can Help Change That

Peter Armenti offers tips on how to establish a poet laureate for your state.

Folklife Today

• From Cornwall to the Ozarks: More May Celebrations

Stephen Winick looks at May celebrations across the globe.

Now See Hear!

• Awopbopaloomop Alopbamboom!

Little Richard talks about his early days.

NLS Music Notes

• Quincy Jones and Who?

Professional musician Justin Kauflin is also an NLS patron.