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Archive: December 2011 (2 Posts)

Ornate red and ivory wall decoration, with plaque and symbols

A State Mandated Christmas Bonus

Posted by: Francisco Macías

As the holiday season reaches its zenith, I would like to highlight the fact that countries throughout the world that celebrate Christmas have issued a number of holiday related laws and regulations touching on an array of topics, such as toys, Christmas trees, pardons for criminals, and business operations, among others; my favorite among these is the seasonal bonus. Mexico provides an illuminating example.  …

Ornate red and ivory wall decoration, with plaque and symbols

An Interview with Yasmeen Khan, Senior Rare Book Conservator at the Library of Congress

Posted by: Francisco Macías

From time to time we have the pleasure of working collaboratively with members of other service units of the Library of Congress.  Today’s interview is with Yasmeen Khan, Senior Rare Book Conservator in the Preservation Directorate’s Conservation Division at the Library of Congress.  We have worked with her on numerous conservation projects involving the Law Library’s treasures and …