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Denmark: European Court of Human Rights Finds De Facto Lifetime Ban of Convicted Iranian National Violates Human Rights Convention

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12/01/2024 10:41 PM EST

On November 12, 2024, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) held that an order deporting an Iraqi citizen from Denmark for six years amounted to a de facto lifetime ban on reentry, a disproportionate penalty that violated the right to respect to private and family life under article 8 of the European Convention on …

This Coming Week at the Packard Campus Theater (Dec. 6 – 7, 2024)
12/02/2024 06:00 AM EST

It's December! Help us get you in the mood for Christmas and to be entertained with this trio of films that, though not necessarily "Christmas-y," do take place during the holiday season. We think you'll enjoy them.
Today in History - December 2

On the afternoon of December 2, 1942, the Atomic Age began inside an enormous tent on a squash court under the stands of the University of Chicago's Stagg Field.  Continue reading.

On December 2, 1763, members of the Jewish community of Newport, Rhode Island witnessed the dedication of the Touro Synagogue.  Continue reading.

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Poetry 180: Poem 056 - "Red Wing"

A poem by Joseph Millar from the Library's Poetry 180 Project.

Join the Career Showcase for the Director for Preservation Open Position
12/02/2024 08:32 AM EST

The Library of Congress is searching for its next Director for Preservation.  Come learn about the position requirements at the Career Showcase webinar on December 3rd.
The AIDS Quilt: Digitized at the Library

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12/02/2024 11:24 AM EST

The Library of Congress has released a groundbreaking online collection of the National AIDS Memorial Quilt Records, making one of the most poignant symbols of the AIDS epidemic in the United States available to a global audience.

 

Getting to Know Bobbitt Prize Winner Arthur Sze
12/02/2024 01:03 PM EST

Learn more about Arthur Sze, the winner of our prestigious Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry, through Library of Congress recordings and blogs.
Congress.gov: Most-Viewed Bills Update

  1. H.R.82 [118th] - Social Security Fairness Act of 2023
  2. S.5384 [118th] - A bill to abolish the Department of Education, and for other purposes.
  3. H.R.9495 [118th] - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
  4. S.597 [118th] - Social Security Fairness Act
  5. S.596 [117th] - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021
  6. H.R.5074 [118th] - Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023
  7. S.4912 [118th] - BITCOIN Act of 2024
  8. S.1323 [118th] - SAFE Banking Act of 2023
  9. H.R.7979 [118th] - End China’s De Minimis Abuse Act
  10. S.4973 [118th] - No Kings Act
Jobs and Internship Opportunities - Program Assistant (Vacancy#: VAR002982)

Program Assistant (Vacancy#: VAR002982)

  • Opening Date: December 2, 2024
  • Closing Date: December 16, 2024
  • OPM Control Number: 821702200
  • Vacancy Number: VAR002982
  • LC Organization Unit: Library Collections and Services Group
  • Grade: GS-07
  • Series: 0303
  • Minimum Salary: $55,924.00
  • Maximum Salary: $72,703.00
  • Availability: Open to All
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

As a Program Assistant, the incumbent will perform both administrative, programmatic and project related duties for the divisions.  The position will manages all aspects of the travel and training process in a successful and timely manner to ensure that staff can meet the division and directorate goals; review and edit written material for various audiences; coordinates all logistics for various board meetings, including scheduling rooms and ensuring the proper AV equipment, technical support, seating, and table arrangements are completed on time; and assists with drafting recommendations to resolve problems of program effectiveness, efficiency, operations, or support by identifying sources of information and providing analysis of relevant factors.

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities CLOSING SOON |Library Technician (Copyright)(VAR002961)

CLOSING SOON | Library Technician (Copyright)(VAR002961)

  • Opening Date: November 22, 2024
  • Closing Date: December 9, 2024
  • OPM Control Number: 820595000
  • Vacancy Number: VAR002961
  • LC Organization Unit: Copyright
  • Grade: GS-06
  • Series: 1411
  • Minimum Salary: $50,326.00 per year
  • Maximum Salary: $65,425.00 per year
  • Availability: Open to All
  • Telework Eligibility: On-Site

This position is located in the Records Management Division, Office of Copyright Records, U.S. Copyright Office.

Within the United States Copyright Office (USCO), the Office of Copyright Records (CR) is responsible for establishing records policies and preserving, maintaining, and servicing copyright-related records. This Office records transfers of copyright ownership and notices of termination, makes copyright registrations and documents and related information available to the public, researches and provides certified and non-certified copies of copyright registration deposits, ensures their storage, retention, and security, and performs records management and safeguards the official records of the U. S. Copyright Office. The Office of Copyright Records oversees the world’s largest repository of records on copyright ownership.

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities - CLOSING SOON - Analyst in Financial Economics (VAR002945)

CLOSING SOON - Analyst in Financial Economics (VAR002945)

  • Opening Date: November 8, 2024
  • Closing Date: December 9, 2024
  • OPM Control Number: 818431400
  • Vacancy Number: VAR002945
  • LC Organization Unit: Congressional Research Service
  • Grade: 11
  • Series: 0101
  • Minimum Salary: $82,764.00
  • Maximum Salary: $107,590.00
  • Availability: Open to All
  • Telework Eligibility: Remote

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Government and Finance  Division seeks an Analyst in Financial Economics to join its Banking, Insurance, Securities, and Macroeconomic Policy Section. The analyst will serve the United States Congress by providing in-depth research and analysis on policy issues pertinent to U.S. securities and derivatives markets, regulation, and federal regulatory agencies, and may support research analyses undertaken throughout CRS.

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