AUTHOR: Alyson Williams
Alyson Williams is the head of Communities of Practice and Publications section in the Latin American, Caribbean and European Division at the Library of Congress. She oversees two exemplary projects (the Handbook of Latin American Studies and the PALABRA Archive) that have cultivated robust community engagement from researchers and authors who generate content and context to highlight Library collection items for a broader audience. Before joining the Library of Congress in 2023, Alyson gained over 10 years of supervisory library experience, managing teams that work with communities of practice at Dumbarton Oaks and the Inter-American Development Bank. She holds a master’s degree in library and information studies, a master’s degree in Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies, and a certificate in European Studies, all from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Most Recent Posts
- New PALABRA Archive Recordings Released for Digital Streaming November 25th, 2025
- A Sampling of Cookbooks and Recipes: Caldo de Albóndigas (Meatball Soup) November 19th, 2025
- A Sampling of Cookbooks and Recipes: Ensalada de Pimientos con Naranja September 25th, 2025
- A Sampling of Cookbooks and Recipes: Arroz con Camarones September 18th, 2025
- Navigating Knowledge: My Journey from Panama to the Library of Congress August 25th, 2025
- Mario Vargas Llosa (1936-2025) April 17th, 2025
- Fifty New PALABRA Archive Recordings Released for National Poetry Month April 15th, 2025
- Falling Down a Research Rabbit Hole: Navigating and Using the Handbook of Latin American Studies December 19th, 2024
- Luís Vaz de Camões: Portugal’s National Poet at the Library of Congress November 21st, 2024