June 4, 2015. Through the generous support of David M. Rubenstein, the Library of Congress opened an exhibit featuring two copies of the Bay Psalm Book, officially titled "The Whole Booke of Psalmes Faithfully Translated into English Metre" (1640). One copy will be drawn from the Library's Rare Book and Special Collections Division. The second copy, which belongs to Rubenstein, will be on display through Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. Americans will see these texts together for the first time. Mark Dimunation interviews Rubenstein, who gives the history of the the book and tells the story behind his purchase of it. Speaker Biography: James H. Billington is the Librarian of Congress. Speaker Biography: David M. Rubenstein is co-founder and co-CEO of the Carlyle Group. Speaker Biography: Mark Dimunation is chief of the Rare Book and Special Collections Division at the Library of Congress. For more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6719

June 4, 2015. Through the generous support of David M. Rubenstein, the Library of Congress opened an exhibit featuring two copies of the Bay Psalm Book, officially titled "The Whole Booke of Psalmes Faithfully Translated into English Metre" (1640). One copy will be drawn from the Library's Rare Book and Special Collections Division. The second copy, which belongs to Rubenstein, will be on display through Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. Americans will see these texts together for the first time. Mark Dimunation interviews Rubenstein, who gives the history of the the book and tells the story behind his purchase of it. Speaker Biography: James H. Billington is the Librarian of Congress. Speaker Biography: David M. Rubenstein is co-founder and co-CEO of the Carlyle Group. Speaker Biography: Mark Dimunation is chief of the Rare Book and Special Collections Division at the Library of Congress. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6719" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6719</a>

First Among Many: The Bay Psalm Book & Early Moments in American History	

March 3, 2015. A series of panels exploring the connections between poetry and literacy. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6718

March 3, 2015. A series of panels exploring the connections between poetry and literacy. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6718" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6718</a>

Poetry & Literacy Symposium

March 17, 2015. Seyyed Hossein Nasr from George Washington University and Mehdi Aminrazavi from the University of Mary Washington College discuss philosophy in Persia. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6702

March 17, 2015. Seyyed Hossein Nasr from George Washington University and Mehdi Aminrazavi from the University of Mary Washington College discuss philosophy in Persia. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6702" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6702</a>

An Anthology of Philosophy in Persia

March 19, 2015. Food historian Francine Segan discussed Italian cuisine. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6703

March 19, 2015. Food historian Francine Segan discussed Italian cuisine. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6703</a>

Italy's Gastronomic Traditions

March 3, 2015. Jeanne Drewes discussed Ediciones Vigía, a collective of book artists in Matanzas, Cuba. Speaker Biography: Jeanne Drewes is chief of Binding and Collections at the Library of Congress. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6704

March 3, 2015. Jeanne Drewes discussed Ediciones Vigía, a collective of book artists in Matanzas, Cuba. Speaker Biography: Jeanne Drewes is chief of Binding and Collections at the Library of Congress. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6704" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6704</a>

A Light on Cuba: Through the Library of Congress Ediciones Vigía Collection	

Dec. 4, 2014. Matt Rodell spoke about his research on the measurement and modeling of freshwater availability based on ground and satellite observation. Improving understanding of the variability and changes in soil moisture, snow, and groundwater has implications for weather and climate prediction, water management, agriculture applications and natural hazards such as floods. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6611

Dec. 4, 2014. Matt Rodell spoke about his research on the measurement and modeling of freshwater availability based on ground and satellite observation. Improving understanding of the variability and changes in soil moisture, snow, and groundwater has implications for weather and climate prediction, water management, agriculture applications and natural hazards such as floods. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6611" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6611</a>

Measuring Our Underground Water Supplies from Space

Emily Fragos

Bobby C

March 12, 2015. Charles Wright introduces the 2015 Witter Bynner Fellows, poets Emily Fragos and Bobby C. Rogers, who read selections from their work. Speaker Biography: Charles Wright is the 20th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry at the Library of Congress. Speaker Biography: Emily Fragos is the author of two books of poems, including "Hostage: New &amp; Selected Poems" (2011) and "Little Savage" (2004). Her other honors include a 2014 Guggenheim Fellowship in Poetry and a 2014 American Academy of Arts and Letters Literature Award. Fragos is the editor of five poetry anthologies from Everyman's Pocket Library/Knopf: "Art and Artists," "The Great Cat," "The Dance," "Music's Spell" and "Letters: Emily Dickinson." She teaches at New York University, where she is a part-time professor of poetry in the Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Speaker Biography: Bobby Rogers is the author of "Paper Anniversary" (2010), winner of the 2009 Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize. He is the recipient of the Greensboro Review Literary Prize in Poetry and a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. His poems have appeared in literary journals such as The Southern Review, Georgia Review and Shenandoah, among others. Rogers is professor of English at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6692

March 12, 2015. Charles Wright introduces the 2015 Witter Bynner Fellows, poets Emily Fragos and Bobby C. Rogers, who read selections from their work. Speaker Biography: Charles Wright is the 20th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry at the Library of Congress. Speaker Biography: Emily Fragos is the author of two books of poems, including "Hostage: New &amp; Selected Poems" (2011) and "Little Savage" (2004). Her other honors include a 2014 Guggenheim Fellowship in Poetry and a 2014 American Academy of Arts and Letters Literature Award. Fragos is the editor of five poetry anthologies from Everyman's Pocket Library/Knopf: "Art and Artists," "The Great Cat," "The Dance," "Music's Spell" and "Letters: Emily Dickinson." She teaches at New York University, where she is a part-time professor of poetry in the Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Speaker Biography: Bobby Rogers is the author of "Paper Anniversary" (2010), winner of the 2009 Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize. He is the recipient of the Greensboro Review Literary Prize in Poetry and a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. His poems have appeared in literary journals such as The Southern Review, Georgia Review and Shenandoah, among others. Rogers is professor of English at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6692" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6692</a>

Witter Bynner Fellowship Reading: Emily Fragos & Bobby C. Rogers	

Christian Jungersen

March 12, 2015. Christian Jungersen reads and discusses his novel "You Disappear." Speaker Biography: Christian Jungersen is an award-winning Danish novelist, who has been published in more than 20 countries. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6691

March 12, 2015. Christian Jungersen reads and discusses his novel "You Disappear." Speaker Biography: Christian Jungersen is an award-winning Danish novelist, who has been published in more than 20 countries. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6691" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6691</a>

International Literature: Christian Jungersen

March 4, 2015. Richard Zenith presented a lecture on Fernando Pessoa, one of Portugal's most important literary figures of the 20th century and a towering figure in modernism. Speaker Biography: Richard Zenith noted literary critic and translator of Portuguese literature. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6689

March 4, 2015. Richard Zenith presented a lecture on Fernando Pessoa, one of Portugal's most important literary figures of the 20th century and a towering figure in modernism. Speaker Biography: Richard Zenith noted literary critic and translator of Portuguese literature. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6689" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6689</a>

Fernando Pessoa: An Englishly Portuguese, Endlessly Multiple Poet

Gentile Bellini

March 11, 2015. Rosamond Mack discussed "Gentile Bellini's Drawings of Ottomans: Italian Art Serving the Sultans." Speaker Biography: Rosamond Mack is the author of "Bazar to Piazza: Islamic Trade and Italian Art 1300-1600." For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6688

March 11, 2015. Rosamond Mack discussed "Gentile Bellini's Drawings of Ottomans: Italian Art Serving the Sultans." Speaker Biography: Rosamond Mack is the author of "Bazar to Piazza: Islamic Trade and Italian Art 1300-1600." For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6688" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6688</a>

Gentile Bellini's Drawings of Ottomans: Italian Art Serving the Sultans	

Webcasts from the Library of Congress II

Author and journalist Ray Suarez explored the rich history of Latinos in the U.S., encompassing experiences such as the early European settlements to Manifest Destiny, the Wild West, the Cold War, the Great Depression, globalization, and more. Speaker Biography: Ray Suarez, is an American broadcast journalist and host of Inside Story on Al Jazeera America. Suarez joined the PBS NewsHour in 1999 and was a senior correspondent for the evening news program on the PBS television network until 2013. He is also host of the international news and analysis public radio program America Abroad from Public Radio International. He was the host of the National Public Radio program Talk of the Nation from 1993-1999. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6274

Author and journalist Ray Suarez explored the rich history of Latinos in the U.S., encompassing experiences such as the early European settlements to Manifest Destiny, the Wild West, the Cold War, the Great Depression, globalization, and more. Speaker Biography: Ray Suarez, is an American broadcast journalist and host of Inside Story on Al Jazeera America. Suarez joined the PBS NewsHour in 1999 and was a senior correspondent for the evening news program on the PBS television network until 2013. He is also host of the international news and analysis public radio program America Abroad from Public Radio International. He was the host of the National Public Radio program Talk of the Nation from 1993-1999. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6274" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6274</a>

Latino Americans: The 500-Year Legacy That Shaped a Nation

Frank Bidart

Feb. 19, 2015. Ron Charles interviews Award-winning poet Frank Bidart, who reads his work and talks about his development as a poet. Speaker Biography: Frank Bidart is a poet and a National Book Critics Circle Award winner. Speaker Biography: Ron Charles is and Book World editor for the Washington Post. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6672

Feb. 19, 2015. Ron Charles interviews Award-winning poet Frank Bidart, who reads his work and talks about his development as a poet. Speaker Biography: Frank Bidart is a poet and a National Book Critics Circle Award winner. Speaker Biography: Ron Charles is and Book World editor for the Washington Post. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6672" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6672</a>

Life of a Poet: Frank Bidart

Timothy Donnelly

Dec. 11, 2014. Poet Timothy Donnelly lectures and reads from his works. Speaker Biography: Timothy Donnelly is a Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award winner.  For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6650

Dec. 11, 2014. Poet Timothy Donnelly lectures and reads from his works. Speaker Biography: Timothy Donnelly is a Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award winner. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6650" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6650</a>

Poet Timothy Donnelly

Dec. 1, 2014. In 1974, the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation (WUDPAC) accepted its first graduate class of six students towards a masters of science in the conservation of artistic and historic objects. With the graduation of the Class of 2014, the program has produced 364 conservators who have conserved and preserved landmark symbols of our cultural heritage. Speaker Biography: Debra Hess Norris is the Henry Francis DuPont Chair of fine arts and professor in the art conservation department at the University of Delaware. Speaker Biography: Lois Olcott Price is director of conservation and affiliated assistant professor at the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation (WUDPAC). Speaker Biography: Doris Hamburg is director of preservation programs at the National Archives and Records Administration. Speaker Biography: Alisha Chipman is a photograph conservator at the National Gallery of Art. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6651

Dec. 1, 2014. In 1974, the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation (WUDPAC) accepted its first graduate class of six students towards a masters of science in the conservation of artistic and historic objects. With the graduation of the Class of 2014, the program has produced 364 conservators who have conserved and preserved landmark symbols of our cultural heritage. Speaker Biography: Debra Hess Norris is the Henry Francis DuPont Chair of fine arts and professor in the art conservation department at the University of Delaware. Speaker Biography: Lois Olcott Price is director of conservation and affiliated assistant professor at the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation (WUDPAC). Speaker Biography: Doris Hamburg is director of preservation programs at the National Archives and Records Administration. Speaker Biography: Alisha Chipman is a photograph conservator at the National Gallery of Art. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6651" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6651</a>

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation	

Chinelo Okparanta

Feb. 3, 2015. Chinelo Okparanta read selections from her work and participated in a moderated discussion. Speaker Biography: Chinelo Okparanta is a Nigerian-American writer. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6662

Feb. 3, 2015. Chinelo Okparanta read selections from her work and participated in a moderated discussion. Speaker Biography: Chinelo Okparanta is a Nigerian-American writer. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6662" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6662</a>

Conversations with African Poets and Writers: Chinelo Okparanta

Feb. 19, 2015. Edwin Lyman presents "Fukushima: a Story of a Nuclear Disaster," based on his recently published book. Speaker Biography: Edwin Lyman is a senior scientist with the Global Security Program, Union of Concerned Scientists. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6684

Feb. 19, 2015. Edwin Lyman presents "Fukushima: a Story of a Nuclear Disaster," based on his recently published book. Speaker Biography: Edwin Lyman is a senior scientist with the Global Security Program, Union of Concerned Scientists. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6684" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6684</a>

Fukushima and its Lessons for Nuclear Safety

Feb. 1, 2015. The Bibliographic Framework Initiative (BIBFRAME) is a major community challenge to provide an alternative to the deeply embedded MARC formats that will be more compatible with the Internet and linked data environment, and that offers new opportunities to leverage information. This update at the Midwinter Meeting of the American Library Association in Chicago, Ill., shares information on current developments as work continues on this significant effort. Speaker Biography: Beacher J.E. Wiggins is director for Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access at the Library of Congress. Speaker Biography: Sally Hart McCallum is chief of the Network Development and MARC Standards Office at the Library of Congress. Speaker Biography: Paul Frank is cooperative cataloging program specialist in the Cooperative and Instructional Programs Division at the Library of Congress. Speaker Biography: Nate Trail is a digital projects coordinator in the Network Development and MARC Standards Office at the Library of Congress. Speaker Biography: Phil E. Schreur is head of the Metadata Department at the Stanford University Libraries. Speaker Biography: Ted Fons is executive director for data services and WorldCat quality management at OCLC, where he directs the strategy and execution of OCLC's data services portfolio. Speaker Biography: Eric Miller is president of Zepheira. He has been active in the development of semantic web and library standards as well as open source tools to support linked data technologies and library applications. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6647

Feb. 1, 2015. The Bibliographic Framework Initiative (BIBFRAME) is a major community challenge to provide an alternative to the deeply embedded MARC formats that will be more compatible with the Internet and linked data environment, and that offers new opportunities to leverage information. This update at the Midwinter Meeting of the American Library Association in Chicago, Ill., shares information on current developments as work continues on this significant effort. Speaker Biography: Beacher J.E. Wiggins is director for Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access at the Library of Congress. Speaker Biography: Sally Hart McCallum is chief of the Network Development and MARC Standards Office at the Library of Congress. Speaker Biography: Paul Frank is cooperative cataloging program specialist in the Cooperative and Instructional Programs Division at the Library of Congress. Speaker Biography: Nate Trail is a digital projects coordinator in the Network Development and MARC Standards Office at the Library of Congress. Speaker Biography: Phil E. Schreur is head of the Metadata Department at the Stanford University Libraries. Speaker Biography: Ted Fons is executive director for data services and WorldCat quality management at OCLC, where he directs the strategy and execution of OCLC's data services portfolio. Speaker Biography: Eric Miller is president of Zepheira. He has been active in the development of semantic web and library standards as well as open source tools to support linked data technologies and library applications. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6647" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6647</a>

Bibliographic Framework Initiative (BIBFRAME) Update - February 1, 2015	

Emily Dickinson

Dec. 8, 2014. Part one of an all-day reading of Emily Dickinson's works in honor of the poet's 184th birthday. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6657

Dec. 8, 2014. Part one of an all-day reading of Emily Dickinson's works in honor of the poet's 184th birthday. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6657" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6657</a>

Emily Dickinson Marathon Reading (Part 1)

Feb. 26, 2015. A commemorative look at one of the most important pieces of legislation of the civil rights movement: the Voting Rights Act of 1965, with Congresswoman Alma Adams. Speaker Biography: Congresswoman Alma Adams represents North Carolina's 12th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Speaker Biography: Coleen Shogan is the deputy director of the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6682

Feb. 26, 2015. A commemorative look at one of the most important pieces of legislation of the civil rights movement: the Voting Rights Act of 1965, with Congresswoman Alma Adams. Speaker Biography: Congresswoman Alma Adams represents North Carolina's 12th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Speaker Biography: Coleen Shogan is the deputy director of the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6682" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6682</a>

50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act

March 13, 2015. The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, is a free library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or other physical disabilities that prevent them from reading or holding printed materials. Learn more about the braille and talking book program, listen to the experiences of nine NLS patrons, and then spread the word so "that all may read." For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6669

March 13, 2015. The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, is a free library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or other physical disabilities that prevent them from reading or holding printed materials. Learn more about the braille and talking book program, listen to the experiences of nine NLS patrons, and then spread the word so "that all may read." For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6669" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6669</a>

That All May Read

Nov. 3, 2014. Jeffrey T. Sammons and John H. Morrow discussed their book "Harlem Rattlers and the Great War: The Undaunted 369th Regiment and the African-American Quest for Equality". Speaker Biography: Jeffrey T. Sammons is a professor of history at New York University. Speaker Biography: John H. Morrow is a Franklin Professor of History at the University of Georgia. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6674

Nov. 3, 2014. Jeffrey T. Sammons and John H. Morrow discussed their book "Harlem Rattlers and the Great War: The Undaunted 369th Regiment and the African-American Quest for Equality". Speaker Biography: Jeffrey T. Sammons is a professor of history at New York University. Speaker Biography: John H. Morrow is a Franklin Professor of History at the University of Georgia. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6674" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6674</a>

Harlem's Rattlers & the Great War

Mar. 19, 2014. Connie Carter describes the work of the intrepid group of scientists from the U.S. and beyond who traveled the world collecting plants to enrich botanical knowledge and their nations' gardens. Speaker Biography: Connie Carter is head of the science reference section at the Library of Congress. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6655

Mar. 19, 2014. Connie Carter describes the work of the intrepid group of scientists from the U.S. and beyond who traveled the world collecting plants to enrich botanical knowledge and their nations' gardens. Speaker Biography: Connie Carter is head of the science reference section at the Library of Congress. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6655" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6655</a>

Plant Hunters

Terrance Hayes

Jan. 22, 2015. As part of the ongoing series, Terrance Hayes gives a lecture on poetry. Speaker Biography: Terrance Hayes is a National Book Award winner. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6641

Jan. 22, 2015. As part of the ongoing series, Terrance Hayes gives a lecture on poetry. Speaker Biography: Terrance Hayes is a National Book Award winner. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6641" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6641</a>

Jan. 1, 2015. This film presents a short primary source analysis activity for teachers that includes observation, reflection and questioning.For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6633

Jan. 1, 2015. This film presents a short primary source analysis activity for teachers that includes observation, reflection and questioning. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6633" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6633</a>

Analyzing a Primary Source

May 1, 2014. A discussion of the landmark Supreme Court decision giving Mexican-Americans equal protection under the 14th Amendment. Speakers included Hilda G. Tagle and Veronica Villalobos. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6593

May 1, 2014. A discussion of the landmark Supreme Court decision giving Mexican-Americans equal protection under the 14th Amendment. Speakers included Hilda G. Tagle and Veronica Villalobos. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6593" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6593</a>

Hernandez v. Texas: American Civil Liberties, Then & Now

Feb. 6, 2014. Rep. Donna Edwards visits the Library to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Speaker Biography: Donna F. Edwards has served as the U.S. Representative for Maryland's 4th congressional district since 2008. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6595

Feb. 6, 2014. Rep. Donna Edwards visits the Library to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Speaker Biography: Donna F. Edwards has served as the U.S. Representative for Maryland's 4th congressional district since 2008. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6595" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6595</a>

50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act

April 16, 2001. This sound and slide presentation from the 9th annual Vardanants Day celebration features renowned pianist, composer and teacher Sahan Arzruni. He lectures on the Sharakan, the Armenian hymnal, and performs two recital pieces: Dances (1903-1916) by Komitas and Elegy (1978) by Arno Babadjanian. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6591

April 16, 2001. This sound and slide presentation from the 9th annual Vardanants Day celebration features renowned pianist, composer and teacher Sahan Arzruni. He lectures on the Sharakan, the Armenian hymnal, and performs two recital pieces: Dances (1903-1916) by Komitas and Elegy (1978) by Arno Babadjanian. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6591" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6591</a>

The Sharakan: Crown Jewel of the Armenian Liturgy

July 17, 2014. Ephraim Isaac discussed his book about the history of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tawahido Church and also that of Christianity as a whole in Ethiopia. Not only are there strong Biblical Hebraic elements in the theology, political theory, and liturgical calendar of the Ethiopian Church but there is also a strong influence from Beta Israel and Ethiopian Jews. Besides these Ethiopian Jews and of course, the Orthodox Ethiopians and a few Protestant and roman Catholic Ethiopian Christians, there are in Ethiopia also very large numbers of Moslems and various native beliefs. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6586

July 17, 2014. Ephraim Isaac discussed his book about the history of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tawahido Church and also that of Christianity as a whole in Ethiopia. Not only are there strong Biblical Hebraic elements in the theology, political theory, and liturgical calendar of the Ethiopian Church but there is also a strong influence from Beta Israel and Ethiopian Jews. Besides these Ethiopian Jews and of course, the Orthodox Ethiopians and a few Protestant and roman Catholic Ethiopian Christians, there are in Ethiopia also very large numbers of Moslems and various native beliefs. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6586" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6586</a>

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tawahido Church

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