AHHA Internship Program, Experience the World in Sound with Jim Metzner, Close-Up Book Series and More
Library Seeks Applicants for the 2023 Archives, History and Heritage Advanced Internship Program
The Library is seeking applicants for its next Archives, History and Heritage Advanced Internship Program, which will run from Sept. 11 to Nov. 17. This 10-week, paid internship is open to currently enrolled undergraduate juniors and seniors, master's and Ph.D. candidates from all majors or those who have graduated between Dec. 1, 2022, and Aug. 31, 2023. The program offers onsite and remote project opportunities, allowing interns from near and far to participate. The deadline to apply is Monday, Apr. 24, 2023.
Library of Congress Launches Transcription Campaign for Rarely Seen Post-Civil War Petition from Black South Carolina Residents Seeking Equal Rights
The Library hosted a special display and press conference to announce a new transcription campaign seeking to learn more about the signers of a rarely seen 1865 petition by Black residents in South Carolina calling for equal rights.
Collection Close-Up Book Series Provides Intimate Look at Library Collections
A new series invites readers to experience the Library's treasures in compact, accessible books that curate a unique collection of objects and bring them to life with color reproductions, historical context and fascinating anecdotes.
Inaugural Library of Congress Film and Sound Festival Set to Gather Film Fans, Archivists and Authors in Celebration of Rare Silent and Sound Cinema
The Library of Congress National Audio-Visual Conservation Center announced today the inaugural Library of Congress Festival of Film and Sound, a new four-day film event celebrating the Library's rich moving image and recorded sound collections. The festival will be held in association with AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center and will take place June 15 to 18 at the American Film Institute's historic theater in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Experience the World in Sound with Jim Metzner from 'Pulse of the Planet' and Jad Abumrad of 'Radio Lab' during Live at the Library in April
Visitors can immerse themselves in sounds of people and places during Live at the Library in April. On April 27, audio producer Jim Metzner of "Pulse of the Planet" sits down for a conversation with Jad Abumrad, creator of the podcast "Radio Lab." A special installation curated by Metzner with sounds from around the world will be available that day for visitors.
Library to Celebrate National Cherry Blossom Festival
On April 1, the Library will host its annual Japanese Culture Day in celebration of the 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival, an annual commemoration of Japan's 1912 gift to the U.S. of 3,020 cherry trees.
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