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From the Desk of the Law Librarian of Congress

Posted by: Andrew Weber

The following is a guest post by David Mao, Law Librarian of Congress.  He has previously guest posted on Rebellious Children and Witches.  David has been previously interviewed in his role as the Deputy Law Librarian of Congress. Moving into my new office, I came across two curious artifacts in a drawer: a pair of old keys. One …

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International Plain Language Day

Posted by: Andrew Weber

The following is a guest post by Cynthia Jordan, Senior Writer-Editor at the Law Library of Congress. October 13, 2011, is being celebrated around the world as the First Annual International Plain Language Day.  This new celebration is planned to coincide with the first anniversary of The Plain Writing Act, Public Law 111-274, enacted October 13, …

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An Interview with Liah Love Caravalho, Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Law Librarian

Posted by: Andrew Weber

This week’s interview is with Liah Love Caravalho, who is the Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Law Librarian. Describe your background.   I have been coordinating research activities and reports for the Global Legal Research Center since 2005.  I was born in Houston, Texas, but raised in Seattle, Washington.  I have now been living in …