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Posted by: Natalie Burclaff
While the energy industry might not be the first place you look for Valentine’s Day inspiration, the Library of Congress has many titles whose authors find romance in oil drilling, coal mining and waterpower.
Posted in: Business
Posted by: Natalie Burclaff
Did you know that insurance companies get rated on their financial strength? The Library of Congress holds a wide range of insurance ratings guides from various agencies going back to the 19th century.
Posted in: Business, Business Reference Guides
Posted by: Natalie Burclaff
The Library of Congress Business Section invites you to a 30-minute webinar at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24. The session will highlight collections featuring materials related to the hospitality industry.
Posted in: Business, Lunchtime Lectures and Videos
Posted by: Natalie Burclaff
Railroad industrialist Jay Gould and stockbroker Jim Fisk artificially drove up the gold market in 1869 in a scheme that resulted in a dramatic price crash on September 24, 1869, known as Black Friday. This post looks at three political cartoons that depict the players involved in the 1869 Gold Crisis.
Posted by: Natalie Burclaff
The Library of Congress offers extensive resources on different facets of the insurance industry, such as fire, health, life, automotive, and homeowners' insurance. Take a look at The Insurance News, a monthly publication from the late 19th century, and our new insurance industry resource guide.
Posted in: Business Reference Guides
Posted by: Natalie Burclaff
National Small Business Week takes place this year from May 4 to May 10, 2025. Discover new and historical resources on small business and entrepreneurship at the Library of Congress.
Posted in: Business
Posted by: Natalie Burclaff
April is Financial Literacy Month. To find information and resources on topics such as budgeting, credit, and investing, learn more about our new library guide to personal finance.
Posted in: Business Reference Guides
Posted by: Natalie Burclaff
Last fall, the Science and Business Reading Room hosted a "Made at the Library" conversation with author Dr. Naa Oyo A Kwate. For those that missed the event, the recording is now available online.
Posted in: African American History, Cookbooks and Food, Lunchtime Lectures and Videos
Posted by: Natalie Burclaff
Join Library of Congress Business Section staff for our upcoming webinar on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1pm. We'll discuss how to research international companies, including suggested resources and recommended search strategies.
Posted in: Business, Lunchtime Lectures and Videos