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Posted by: Margaret Wood
At the October blog team meeting, I was encouraged to write something about National Cookie Day, which is celebrated on December 4th. I thought one of my colleagues who likes to eat the cookies I bake might be better placed to write on this topic but instead the team elected me. So, as this is a …
Posted in: In the News
Posted by: Margaret Wood
I expect almost everyone who works at the Library of Congress can tell you the year in which the Library was established – if not the exact date. The Library is the oldest cultural institution in the United States. Its establishment dates back to April 24, 1800 when President John Adams signed a law that …
Posted in: Congress, In the News
Posted by: Margaret Wood
I have always liked the month of September. It seems a time of new beginnings, the old back to school excitement and energy, more temperate weather (e.g., “a season of mists and mellow fruitfulness“). But here in the nation’s capital, September is also a month of endings. The end of September marks the end of …
Posted in: Congress, In the News
Posted by: Margaret Wood
The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) Emerging Leader Award recognizes the contributions of newer members and their potential leadership and service in the profession. Law Library of Congress Legal Reference Specialist, Andrew Winston has been named one of this year’s Emerging Leaders. AALL is a national association which allows law librarians from county law …
Posted in: In the News, Law Library
Posted by: Margaret Wood
This is a guest post by Constance Johnson, a senior legal research analyst at the Law Library of Congress. Constance has previously written on Water Rights on Star Island, Law Relating to Refugee Rights – Global Legal Collection Highlights, and most recently on her summer vacation on Star Island. April 7, 2016, is World Health …
Posted in: Collections, Guest Post, In the News
Posted by: Margaret Wood
It is election primary season here in the United States. Iowa and New Hampshire have voted, and the South Carolina Republican primary took place this past Saturday, February 20th. The South Carolina Democratic primary will take place this coming Saturday, February 27th. As is often the case in the United States, each state has different …
Posted in: In the News, Law Library
Posted by: Margaret Wood
The following is a guest post by James Martin, senior legal information analyst at the Law Library of Congress. James has previously written on The District of Columbia 1862 Emancipation Law and The Articles of Confederation: The First Constitution of the United States. Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Antonin Scalia died in Texas …
Posted in: In the News, Law Library
Posted by: Margaret Wood
On September 24, 2015, Pope Francis delivered a speech before a joint meeting of Congress. I thought it would be interesting to provide some information about joint sessions and meetings of Congress–what they are, how they occur and where one can find historical information about joint sessions. The Senate website defines a joint session as …
Posted in: Congress, In the News
Posted by: Margaret Wood
Living in the nation’s capital can make one rather jaded. Another presidential inauguration – another day of clogged metro and closed streets! The Cherry Blossom Festival – the cherry blossoms are always beautiful – but again the traffic is horrendous. But last Friday, May 8th, I witnessed a flyover of 15 World War II aircraft …
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