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The Complete Stories: Clarice Lispector

Library of Congress 2016-08-15 | Benjamin Moser discusses his newly published collection, "The Complete Stories: Clarice Lispector," the first comprehensive English translation of Lispector's novels.

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Conversation with Skye Consort and Emma Björling

Library of Congress 2024-10-17 | Stephen Winick sat down with Emma Björling, Seán Dagher, Amanda Keesmaat and Simon Alexandre following their concert at the Library. Skye Consort and Emma Björling performed transatlantic music from Scandinavia, Ireland and the British Isles and French Canada, as well as tunes of their own devising.

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Skye Consort and Emma Björling: Music from Britain and Scandanavia

Library of Congress 2024-10-17 | Skye Consort and Emma Björling perform transatlantic music from Scandinavia, Ireland, the British Isles and French Canada, as well as tunes of their own devising. They find enchanting stories and melodies, then bring them into the 21st century with worldly chamber-folk settings. They call their music "voices, fiddle, nyckelharpa, cello, bouzouki, banjo and percussion riffing on whirling polskas, groovy reels, passionate love songs, breathtaking hymns and original compositions."

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/webcast-11558

Music in Jack Arnolds and Henry Mancinis Episodes of Peter Gunn

Library of Congress 2024-10-16 | Reba Wissner discusses the music of "Peter Gunn" (1958-1961), the first television series that implemented original scoring rather than library music for every episode. "Peter Gunn" was also the first television score to employ jazz throughout, pioneering a new style of television scoring. Wissner traces Henry Mancini's compositional process vis-à-vis the directorial decisions of Jack Arnold and shows how a study of the music can lead to insights about Mancini, the directors and the series as a whole. The talk was co-sponsored by the American Musicological Society.

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Ernest Cline: Becoming Best Friends with a Bat Colony

Library of Congress 2024-10-15 | In this mostly-true story, Ernest Cline introduces us to Opal, a girl who befriends a colony of bats. When their habitat is destroyed, what will she do to help find a place where they will all be welcomed and protected? Learn all about "The Bridge to Bat City" in this conversation with Cline and Jennifer Harbster at the 2024 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.

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War Words: Michelle Kholos Brooks and Sarah Norris

Library of Congress 2024-10-15 | As part of a presentation of "War Words" at the Library of Congress, playwright Michelle Kholos Brooks and director Sarah Norris spoke on the process and production of the staged reading derived from the Brooks' first-hand interviews with veterans of the Afghan and Iraq Wars.

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/webcast-11554

Conversation: Mancini at 100

Library of Congress 2024-10-10 | In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Henry Mancini, the Library's Susan H. Vita was joined by music producer Gregg Field, pianist Shelly Berg (dean of the Frost School of Music, University of Miami), and the composer's daughter, Felice Mancini, for a conversation about the composer and his music that preceded a concert featuring vocalist Monica Mancini and the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra. The discussion offered insights into the personality and artistry of this ever-popular composer of film music and more. The Library of Congress is home to the Henry Mancini papers.

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Lets Talk Books! with Raúl the Third (Promo)

Library of Congress 2024-10-08 | This author only writes books that he envisions as pictures! In fact, he loves zany character groupings like a mosquito (Elirio Malaria), a wolf (Lupe Impala, short for Guadalupe Impala) and an octopus (El Chavo Flapjack Octopus Del Mar Junior, aka Flappy). Don’t miss the brilliant and imaginative author-illustrator, Raúl the Third on Let’s Talk Books!

Lets Talk Books! with Chelsea Clinton (Promo)

Library of Congress 2024-10-08 | Next up on Let’s Talk Books is a special author who loves “sticky” people — people who refuse to give up on their goals no matter what. This author is also a public health champion, a professor, a mom and more. Can you guess who? Next up on Let’s Talk Books is Chelsea Clinton—check it out!

Nordic Lit: How Well Do We Know Our Loved Ones?

Library of Congress 2024-10-08 | The characters of these novels set in Nordic lands are keeping secrets, sometimes from themselves. Authors Hanne Ørstavik ("Ti Amo"), Moa Herngren ("The Divorce") and Hildur Knútsdóttir ("The Night Guest") discuss when and how they revealed these secrets in their work.

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Veterans History Project: A Shared History

Library of Congress 2024-10-08 | This announcement invites Hispanic veterans to share their stories, so they are accessible for researchers and future generations.

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Veterans History Project: Our Accomplishments

Library of Congress 2024-10-08 | This presentation celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress. It explains the mission of the project and why every veteran's experience is important and should be preserved.

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/webcast-11549

Proyecto de Historia de los Veteranos: Una historia compartida

Library of Congress 2024-10-08 | Este anuncio invita a los veteranos hispanos a compartir sus historias, para que sean accesibles a los investigadores y a las generaciones futuras.

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Proyecto de Historia de los Veteranos: Nuestros logros

Library of Congress 2024-10-08 | Esta presentación celebra el 25 aniversario del Proyecto de Historia de los Veteranos de la Biblioteca del Congreso. Explica la misión del proyecto y por qué la experiencia de cada veterano es importante y debe preservarse.

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The Untamed Landscape in Nordic Lit with Josefine Klougart and Hanna Pylväinen

Library of Congress 2024-10-08 | Nordic authors Hanna Pylväinen ("The End of Drum-Time") and Josefine Klougart ("On Darkness") move beyond stereotypical assumptions about how the Nordic landscape is forbidding and cold in this discussion moderated by the Library's Anya Creightney.

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Cuéntame! Lets Talk Books with Raúl the Third

Library of Congress 2024-10-08 | Raúl the Third ("Lowriders in Space," "¡Vamos! Let's Go Read") talks about the graphic novel "Mexikid" by Pedro Martín, a Mexican American author who grew up loving comic books -- just like Raúl! He also shares his longtime love of libraries and his respect for hard working librarians, then gives tips about pursuing a career in illustration.

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/webcast-11546

Cuéntame! Lets Talk Books with Chelsea Clinton

Library of Congress 2024-10-08 | Would you believe that, Chelsea Clinton, author, public health aficionado, professor and former White House inhabitant also loves the Berenstain Bears? In this episode of Let's Talk Books, Chelsea lets us in on her reading life as a child, her ongoing love of kid detectives like Nancy Drew and Encyclopedia Brown and discusses her favorite "persisters"--the female heroes in her picture book and middle grade series, "She Persisted."

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Mapping in the Islamic Tradition: Ṣūrat al-Arḍ

Library of Congress 2024-10-08 | In a presentation entitled "Ṣūrat al-Arḍ: Ways of Seeing Islamic Depictions of the World and Beyond," Karen Pinto, associate scholar of religious studies at University of Colorado-Boulder, revealed a view of the world from the perspective of the rich Ṣūrat al-Arḍ Islamic mapping tradition, in which art, geography, religion and philosophy merge to present images with cosmographic origins and a spatial identity oriented to the South. From the messages encoded in these maps, we discover long hidden historical narratives and gain a new appreciation for the contributions of this mapping tradition to our world's history of cartography. This lecture is part of the Philip Lee Phillips Society 2024 fall presentation, "Mapping in the Islamic Tradition."

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/webcast-11544

Center Court: Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and the Supreme Court

Library of Congress 2024-10-05 | The Library of Congress and the Supreme Court Historical Society will host an evening to commemorate the career of Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court. A panel of distinguished legal experts will discuss Justice O’Connor from varying perspectives, from clerking for the justice to arguing in front of her.

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Conversation with 2024 NEA Heritage Fellows Fabian Debora and Rosie Flores

Library of Congress 2024-10-04 | Two 2024 National Heritage Fellows, Chicano muralist Fabian Debora and rockabilly and country musician Rosie Flores, spoke with Allina Migoni of the American Folklife Center about their lives, work and experiences as artists. They also discussed their experiences as artists of Hispanic heritage. The National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts is the highest honor our nation gives for excellence in folk and traditional arts.

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/webcast-11542

2024 NEA National Heritage Fellowship Awards

Library of Congress 2024-10-03 | The National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowships are the nation's highest honor in folk and traditional arts. This year -- and every year since 1982 -- the program recognizes recipients' artistic excellence, lifetime achievement and contributions to the nation's traditional arts heritage. Co-sponsored by the American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress. Speakers at this year's awards ceremony included Niclole Saylor, Maria Rosario Jackson, Erin Waylor, Bril Barrett, Fabian Debora, Rosie Flores, Trimble Gilbert, Todd Goings, Susan Hudson, Pat Johnson, June Kuramoto, Sochietah Ung and Zuni Olla Maidens.

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/webcast-11541

Latino Poets Spotlight

Library of Congress 2024-10-03 | Poets Juan Felipe Herrera (former U.S. Poet Laureate), Ruth Behar and Maria Kelson read from their work and discuss their creative processes. The award-winning poets are featured in the Library's "Collecting Memories" exhibit and its Palabra audio archives. The event was co-sponsored by with Letras Latinas, the literary initiative at the Institute for Latino Studies at the University of Notre Dame.

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/webcast-11540

The Story of Amelia Dawley’s Song

Library of Congress 2024-10-03 | David Harrington, incoming Kluge Chair in Modern Culture at the Library of Congress, spoke about the creative process in writing a new composition for the Kronos Quartet and how the Library's archival collections inspired his efforts. He was joined by scholar Nemata Blyden and musician Charlton Singleton.

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/webcast-11539

2024 Junior Fellows Program

Library of Congress 2024-10-03 | The Library of Congress Junior Fellows Program is a paid, 10-week annual summer internship program that enables undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates to experience the integrated analog and digital collections and services of the world's largest, all-inclusive library. The 2024 program was a dual-track program consisting of approximately 22 remote interns and 19 onsite interns who completed 31 projects in multiple divisions across the Library. Some of the graduates of the 2024 class speak about their experiences in the program.

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/webcast-11538

2024 Junior Fellows Display Day

Library of Congress 2024-09-30 | The 2024 Junior Fellows Program is a dual-track program consisting of approximately 22 remote interns and 19 onsite interns who completed 31 projects in multiple divisions across the Library. The summer internship program has historically featured a Display Day event, where Junior Fellows present their project discoveries, share internship experiences and interact with attendees. This year, the Library returned to an in-person Display Day for the on-site Junior Fellows but also featured a remote version for those that participated virtually.

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/webcast-11537

Tillie Walden: Ideas for Tomorrow

Library of Congress 2024-09-26 | In a presentation subtitled "The Future of Queer Comics," award-winning artist and author Tillie Walden discussed her career and process while also considering the future of the medium in light of all of the challenges facing creators and books alike. Visitors were invited to view a special display of materials from the Library's Small Press Expo (SPX) collection.

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/webcast-11536

Conversation with Windborne

Library of Congress 2024-09-26 | Lynn Mahoney Rowan, Will Thomas Rowan and Lauren Breunig of Windborne sit down with Stephen Winick of the American Folklife Center. Along with Jeremy Carter-Gordon, Windbourne grew up immersed in the traditional song and dance communities of New England and discovered a love of world folk music in their teens. All four have traveled extensively throughout the world with Village Harmony, Northern Harmony and the Renewal Chorus, leading workshops and giving concerts. Along the way, the quartet has sought out masters of traditional singing styles, studied a variety of vocal music, and developed the vocal agility and authentic sound for which they are known.

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/webcast-11535

2024 Kluge Prize Ceremony

Library of Congress 2024-09-26 | At a ceremony at the Library of Congress, philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah received the 2024 John W. Kluge Prize for Achievement in the Study of Humanity from Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. Appiah is the Silver Professor of Philosophy and Law at New York University. He is internationally recognized for his contributions to the study of philosophy as it relates to ethics, language, nationality and race. Appiah also writes "The Ethicist" in the New York Times Magazine, a column and newsletter that explores ethical approaches to solving interpersonal problems and moral dilemmas. Established with an endowment provided by the late John W. Kluge, the Kluge Prize recognizes and celebrates work of the highest quality and greatest impact that advances understanding of the human experience. The Prize, awarded every two years for $500,000, is international. The recipient may be of any nationality, and write and work in any language.

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/webcast-11534

Windborne: Old Songs, Bold Harmony

Library of Congress 2024-09-26 | Windborne is Lynn Mahoney Rowan, Will Thomas Rowan, Lauren Breunig and Jeremy Carter-Gordon. The four singers grew up immersed in the traditional song and dance communities of New England and discovered a love of world folk music in their teens. All four have traveled extensively in throughout the world with Village Harmony, Northern Harmony and the Renewal Chorus, leading workshops and giving concerts. Over the past decade, Windborne has sought out masters of traditional singing styles in around the world to study a variety of vocal music. Through these collaborations, they have developed the vocal agility and authentic sound for which they are known. In 2014, Windborne was one of 10 groups selected by American Music Abroad and the U.S. Department of State to tour as cultural ambassadors through music. They traveled to Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Angola, touring with internationally known artists, performing at sold-out national theaters, and collaborating with traditional musicians in each country. They also taught music and dance workshops to schoolchildren, English-language learners, dance schools, choirs and music conservatories.

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/webcast-11532

2024 Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film

Library of Congress 2024-09-25 | In 2019, the Library of Congress partnered with The Better Angels Society and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation to establish an annual award recognizing excellence in American history documentary filmmaking in the model of Ken Burns -- filmmaking that is painstakingly researched, rich in archival materials, ideologically balanced and focusing on inclusive American stories. The Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film is a $200,000 cash award presented annually to an independent filmmaker intended for post-production and finishing costs, including outreach and marketing, associated with an original, feature-length U.S. historical documentary in the tradition of Ken Burns. A $50,000 cash prize is awarded to the runner-up and $25,000 is awarded to three to four finalists. Films must reflect the highest standards of historical research, balance, accuracy and dramatic storytelling. Speakers at the 2024 award ceremony included Hakeem Jeffries, Jonathan Lavine, Mitt Romney, Katherine Malone France, Jeannie Lavine, Ken Burns and Asaf Galay.

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/webcast-11528

Conversation with Andrea Kitta

Library of Congress 2024-09-24 | Following her Benjamin Botkin Lecture on "Conspiracy Theories, Folklore and Belief: Birds Aren't Real, Loch Ness Monsters and Microchips, folklorist Andrea Kitta spoke with Nancy Groce and Steve Winick of the American Folklife Center to find out a little bit more about her training, career and how she became interested studying rumor and conspiracy theories. The conversation also touched on her interest and research in the supernatural, her current research projects and her upcoming publications.

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/webcast-11526

Conspiracy Theories, Folklore and Belief

Library of Congress 2024-09-24 | In this lecture, noted folklorist Andrea Kitta will discuss some definitions of conspiracy theories and how they fit into other belief traditions and narratives with a focus on understanding why people believe in conspiracy theories and how they function. The term "conspiracy theory" has become loaded and often used to dismiss the belief systems of others, especially those of opposing viewpoints. However, all of us engage in a little conspiratorial thinking at times. Through the use of memes and humor, Kitta will also discuss how to identify the echo chambers these stories can create.

Kitta is a folklorist and professor at East Carolina University where she studies vaccination, contagion and contamination narratives, conspiracy theories, belief, and the supernatural. Her monograph, "Vaccinations and Public Concern in History: Legend, Rumor, and Risk Perception," won the Brian McConnell Book Award in 2012. She is also the author of "The Kiss of Death: Contagion, Contamination and Folklore" which won the Chicago Folklore Prize and Brian McConnell Book Award in 2020. She is currently working on a co-edited collection on conspiracy theories. The Botkin Lecture Series is part of the American Folklife Center's ongoing public programming activities highlighting the fields of folklife, ethnomusicology, oral history and related disciplines, foregrounding its archival holdings, and fulfilling its congressionally mandated mission.

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/webcast-11525

An Extended Look at a Primary Source Learning Activity in a High School Science Classroom

Library of Congress 2024-09-24 | Princeton High School science teacher Jackie Katz facilitates lessons centering on Library collection items using primary-source educational strategies from her time working as Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the Library of Congress.

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/webcast-11524

Primary Sources in a K-12 Classroom: Teaching with the Library of Congress

Library of Congress 2024-09-24 | Watch as students engage with Library of Congress primary sources in a high school classroom, facilitated by Princeton High School science teacher Jackie Katz, a former Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the Library of Congress.

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/webcast-11523

2024 Kluge Prize Award Ceremony

Library of Congress 2024-09-21 | Kwame Anthony Appiah, 2024 recipient of the John W. Kluge Prize for Achievement in the Study of Humanity will formally receive the award from Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden in the Great Hall of the Thomas Jefferson Building. Watch live, virtually, as Appiah receives the award and delivers a speech to mark the occasion.

Troubleshooting

Library of Congress 2024-09-19 | In this edition of the Zoomax eReader How-to Series, Judy Dixon provides some troubleshooting tips.

How to Use the eReader as a Braille Display with JAWS

Library of Congress 2024-09-19 | In this edition of the Zoomax eReader How-to Series, Judy Dixon covers how to use the eReader as a braille display for the JAWS screen reader.

How to Access Bookshare

Library of Congress 2024-09-19 | In this edition of the Zoomax eReader How-to Series, Judy Dixon details how to connect to a Bookshare account, and search for and download items for reading on the Zoomax eReader.

Putting on the Protective Case

Library of Congress 2024-09-19 | In this edition of the Zoomax eReader How-to Series, Judy Dixon describes how to put the protective case onto the Zoomax eReader.

How to Use One-Handed Mode

Library of Congress 2024-09-19 | In this edition of the Zoomax eReader How-to Series, Judy Dixon details how to use one handed mode on the Zoomax eReader.

How to Use a USB Keyboard with the eReader

Library of Congress 2024-09-19 | In this edition of the Zoomax eReader How-to Series, Judy Dixon details how to use a USB keyboard with the Zoomax eReader.

Troubleshooting

Library of Congress 2024-09-19 | In this edition of the HumanWare eReader How-to Series, Judy Dixon provides some troubleshooting tips.

How to Use a USB Keyboard with the eReader

Library of Congress 2024-09-19 | In this edition of the HumanWare eReader How-to Series, Judy Dixon details how to use a USB keyboard with the HumanWare eReader.

Ambient ASMR of the Library of Congress Main Reading Room

Library of Congress 2024-09-19 | Welcome to the serene and majestic Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress. Immerse yourself in the tranquil ambiance of this historic space, where the gentle rustling of pages, the soft whispers of researchers, and the distant hum of the grand architecture create a perfect scene for relaxation and focus. Whether you’re studying, working, or simply looking to unwind, let the peaceful vibes of this iconic library transport you to a place of calm and inspiration.

Lets Talk Books! with Christina Soontornvat #shorts

Library of Congress 2024-09-19 | What happens when a scientist starts writing books for children? Simply put: something dazzling. Next up is an author who’s been traveling all over the world to speak to kids about her love of storytelling. Catch Chrstina Soontornvat’s video to hear about her approach to writing fantasy and covering stories that happened in real life.

Lets Talk Books! with Andrea Beatriz Arango #shorts

Library of Congress 2024-09-19 | Can you believe we are halfway through the Let’s Talk Books! video series? Next up, is an author Meg always envisioned participating in this series and visiting the Library’s historic Thomas Jefferson Building (it was her first time!). Make sure to tune into Andrea Beatriz’s episode to see what she’s been reading and writing.

NEA National Heritage Fellowship Award Public Ceremony

Library of Congress 2024-09-19 | Come join us as we honor the 2024 National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellows in a live ceremony in Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress, September 18, 2024, 5:30pm-6:30pm. The NEA National Heritage Fellowships is the nation's highest honor in folk and traditional arts. Each year since 1982, the program recognizes recipients' artistic excellence, lifetime achievement, and contributions to our nation's traditional arts heritage.

Speakers:
Niclole Saylor
Maria Rosario Jackson
Erin Waylor

Honorees:
Bril Barrett, Tap Dancer
Fabian Debora, Chicano Muralist
Rosie Flores, Rockabilly and Country Musician
Trimble Gilbert (Gwich’in), Gwich’in Fiddler
Todd Goings, Carousel Carver and Restorationist
Susan Hudson (Navajo/Diné), Quilter
Pat Johnson, Community Activist and Organizer
June Kuramoto, Koto Musician
Sochietah Ung, Cambodian Costume Maker and Dancer
Zuni Olla Maidens, Traditional Zuni Dancers and Singers

Lets Talk Books! with Christina Soontornvat Promo

Library of Congress 2024-09-18 | What happens when a scientist starts writing books for children? Simply put: something dazzling. Next up is an author who’s been traveling all over the world to speak to kids about her love of storytelling. Catch Chrstina Soontornvat’s video to hear about her approach to writing fantasy and covering stories that happened in real life.

Cuéntame! Let’s Talk Books with Andrea Beatriz Arango Promo

Library of Congress 2024-09-18 | Can you believe we are halfway through the Let’s Talk Books! video series? Next up, is an author Meg always envisioned participating in this video series and visiting the Library’s historic Thomas Jefferson Building (it was her first time!). Make sure to tune into Andrea Beatriz’s video to see what she’s been reading and writing.

National Librarians of Australia, Canada and New Zealand in Conversation with Carla Hayden

Library of Congress 2024-09-18 | Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden hosts her counterparts at three other institutions -- Mary-Louise Ayres (National Library of Australia), Rachel Esson (National Library of New Zealand) and Leslie Weir (Library and Archives Canada) -- to discuss how national libraries are vital to connecting and engaging with users and the significance of their roles as women leading these institutions.

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/webcast-11522

Conversation with Carl Elliott

Library of Congress 2024-09-18 | Carl Elliott discuss his 2024 book, "The Occasional Human Sacrifice: Medical Experimentation and the Price of Saying No" with Dan Turello of the Library's John W. Kluge Center. Elliott is the Center's Cary and Ann Maguire Chair.

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/webcast-11521