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A resolution commending Centenary College of Louisiana on the occasion of its bicentennial and its years of service to the State of Louisiana and the United States. (01/07/2026)
Poetry 180: Poem 075 - "To a Daughter Leaving Home"

Poem 075 - "To a Daughter Leaving Home"

A poem by Linda Pastan from the Library's Poetry 180 Project.

 

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Today in History - January 8

Today in History - January 8

On January 8, 1815, Major General Andrew Jackson led a small, poorly-equipped army to victory against eight thousand British troops at the Battle of New Orleans. Continue reading.

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Upcoming US Law Webinars – January 2026

01/08/2026 08:00 AM EST

Today's blog post announces the upcoming U.S. law webinars that will take place in January 2026.

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A Globe That’s Out of This World

01/08/2026 09:00 AM EST

One of the most famous creations of Caspar Vopel, the German mathematician and geographer, is a armillary sphere, consisting of a terrestrial globe only 3 inches in diameter, bearing a hand-drawn map with names of regions written in red and the location of important cities marked with red dots. Constructed in 1543, the globe is contained within 11 interlocking armillary rings that illustrate the rotation of the sun, moon and stars in the Ptolemaic tradition, with the Earth at the center of the universe. It's preserved in the Library's Geography and Map Division.

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities - Research Assistant (Domestic Social Policy)(Vacancy#:VAR003213)

Research Assistant (Domestic Social Policy)(Vacancy#:VAR003213)

  • Opening Date: January 7, 2026
  • Closing Date: February 6, 2026
  • OPM Control Number: 853755700
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003213
  • LC Organization Unit: Congressional Research Service
  • Grade: GS-07
  • Series: 0101
  • Minimum Salary: $57,736.00 per year
  • Maximum Salary: 75,059.00 per year
  • Availability: U.S. Citizens Only
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a research assistant in a research division of the Congressional Research Service (CRS). The employee applies education, training, or experience in a social science or related appropriate discipline to duties including data collection, manipulation, and analysis; research; writing; and quality control. As directed, the employee assists research staff and managers in developing CRS products and otherwise addressing congressional requests for information and analysis.

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Law Library: News & Events: Join us on Tuesday, January 22 for an Orientation to Law Library Collections Webinar at 1PM EST

Join us on Thursday, January 22, for an Orientation to Law Library Collections webinar. The Orientation to Law Library Collections (OLLC) Webinar is designed for patrons familiar with legal research who would like an introduction to the collections and services specific to the Law Library of Congress. It will cover digital resources available through the Law Library’s website, as well as those available onsite.

This OLLC Webinar will feature a special appearance by librarians who assist with the State Library of Pennsylvania's Law Collection as part of the State Law Libraries Outreach Project. The purpose of the State Law Libraries Outreach Project is to strengthen the ties between the Law Library of Congress and state law libraries by sharing information about our collections, products, and services with the public. This project involves providing a guest spot for state law librarians, or their designees, to discuss the collections and services they offer during our OLLC Webinars.

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Patron Services: Manuscript Division Virtual Orientation and Workshop

Manuscript Division Virtual Orientation and Workshop

Thursday, January 22, at 1:00 p.m. EST

Join Manuscript reference librarians for a virtual workshop to introduce the Manuscript Division’s collections and demonstrate how to search and use descriptive resources such as finding aids, catalog records, and online guides. Attendees will be invited to apply these strategies to their own research topics.

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NOTE TO PARTICIPANTS: Please request ADA accommodations at least five business days in advance by contacting (202) 707-6362 or ada@loc.gov.

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25 for 25, “The Peacock Elite: A Case Study of the Congressional Black Caucus” by Major R. Owens

01/08/2026 09:20 AM EST

This post is part of the Kluge Center’s 25 for 25, in honor of the Kluge Center’s 25th anniversary, celebrating 25 books that were written thanks to the Kluge Center’s support. Read the introductory post to the series here. Major Robert Odell Owens (1936-2013) was an American politician, civil rights activist, and the only professional librarian elected to …

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities - AI Operations Specialist (Vacancy#: VAR003189)

AI Operations Specialist (Vacancy#: VAR003189)

  • Opening Date: January 6, 2026
  • Closing Date: January 20, 2026
  • OPM Control Number: 853660100
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003189
  • LC Organization Unit: Office of the Chief Information Officer
  • Grade: GS-14
  • Series: 1560
  • Minimum Salary: $143,913.00
  • Maximum Salary: $187,093.00
  • Availability: Open to All
  • Telework Eligibility: Remote

This position is located in the Digital Strategy Directorate, Office of the Chief Information Officer. The incumbent will serve as a Data Scientist (AI Operations Specialist) supporting program activities related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) operations in the Digital Strategy Directorate within the Office of the Chief Information Office. The incumbent will report to the Digital Strategy Director with additional direction from Senior Innovation Specialist leading the responsible AI Program.

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities - Counsel for Policy and International Affairs (Vacancy#: VAR003193)

Counsel for Policy and International Affairs (Vacancy#: VAR003193)

  • Opening Date: January 7, 2026
  • Closing Date: January 6, 2027
  • OPM Control Number: 853815800
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003193
  • LC Organization Unit: Copyright
  • Grade: GS-13/14
  • Series: 0905
  • Minimum Salary: Grade 13 Salary: $121,785.00 per year; Grade 14 Salary: $143,913.00 per year
  • Maximum Salary: Grade 13 Salary: $158,322.00 per year; Grade 14 Salary: $187,093.00 per year
  • Availability: Open to All
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

Copyright is a form of legal protection provided by the laws of the United States (Title 17, U. S. Code) to authors of literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other works. The Attorney-Advisor (International) serves as a counsel for the Office of Policy and International Affairs (PIA) in the U.S. Copyright Office.  This position is located in the Office of Policy and International Affairs, Copyright Office.

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The American Revolution: A New Primary Source Set for Teachers from the Library of Congress

01/08/2026 11:00 AM EST

A new primary source set from the Library of Congress features 18 primary sources that teachers can use to explore the American Revolution and the early years of the new nation.

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China: Amended Cybersecurity Law Takes Effect

01/08/2026 12:34 PM EST

On January 1, 2026, China’s amended Cybersecurity Law came into force. First enacted in 2016 and effective in 2017, the law serves as the core legislation in China’s cybersecurity legal framework and has remained unchanged until now. The 14-article amendment, adopted by the National People’s Congress Standing Committee in October 2025, affirms state support for …

 

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Did Lucretia Garfield Really Say That? Sourcing the Dialogue in the Netflix Series Death by Lightning

01/08/2026 11:59 AM EST

Find out which Library of Congress collections inspired Lucretia Garfield’s dialogue in the Netflix series Death by Lightning.

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Congress.gov: House Floor Today Update

Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (01/08/2026)
A Year in Review: Newly Scanned Maps of 2025

01/08/2026 11:42 AM EST

This post highlights some of the maps that were scanned and made available on the Library website in 2025.

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25 Years of Stories: Reflections from the First Director of the Veterans History Project

01/07/2026 03:19 PM EST

What does it take to build a national archive from the ground up? In this installment of our 25th anniversary series, we hear from the Veterans History Project’s first director whose leadership helped turn a powerful idea into a lasting tribute to veterans' voices.

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities Open Now| Supervisory Digital Projects Coordinator (VAR003222)

Supervisory Digital Projects Coordinator (VAR003222)

  • Opening Date: January 8, 2026
  • Closing Date: January 22, 2026
  • OPM Control Number: 853938200
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003222
  • LC Organization Unit: Congressional Research Service
  • Grade: GS-15
  • Series: 0301
  • Minimum Salary: $169,279.00
  • Maximum Salary: $197,200.00
  • Availability: U.S. Citizens Only
  • Telework Eligibility: On-Site

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a Supervisory Digital Projects Coordinator for its Knowledge Services Group (KSG). The selectee will supervise a team of digital and knowledge services librarians engaged in information and knowledge management activities. The supervisory librarian collaborates with stakeholders in CRS to identify opportunities and requirements for managing information and/or knowledge, develops and manages projects, and resolves issues.  

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Congress.gov: House Floor Today Update

Breaking the Gridlock Act (01/08/2026)
Congress.gov: Senate Floor Today Update

Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (01/08/2026)
Congress.gov: House Floor Today Update

Defending Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity Act (01/08/2026)

Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act (01/08/2026)