Last year, LC Labs worked with partners across the Library and outside its walls to advance the Digital Strategy. Here’s a look back at some of our work on the strategy’s goals of opening the treasure chest, connecting, and investing in our future, and a preview of this year’s plans. In the coming year, we …
Each summer, the Library of Congress welcomes a cohort of Junior Fellows to its Summer Intern Program. The 10-week paid fellowship allows undergraduate and graduate students to embark on special projects with in Library collections and services, while learning about work in a large cultural heritage organization. This year, in response to the COVID-19 crisis, …
Digital collections in libraries are vast—and growing, as we continue to digitize cultural heritage materials and acquire new born digital collections. At the same time, the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence has grown exponentially. At LC Labs, we explore how technology can help fulfill the Library of Congress’s vision that “all Americans are …