Finding Gus Solomons jr in the Beverly Emmons Papers

02/17/2026

Finding Gus Solomons jr in the Beverly Emmons Papers

02/17/2026 07:14 AM EST

Find out how materials found in a lighting designer's archive can shed light on a performing artist in unexpected ways. Music Division Senior Archivist Morgen Stevens-Garmon chooses choreographer Gus Solomons jr to reveal evidence of his dances among the papers of acclaimed lighting designer Beverly Emmons.

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Today in History - February 17

02/17/2026

Today in History - February 17

On February 17, 1801, the House of Representatives, breaking a tie in the Electoral College, elected Thomas Jefferson president of the United States. Continue reading.

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Poetry 180: Poem 101 - "Some Clouds"

02/17/2026

Poem 101 - "Some Clouds"

A poem by Steve Kowit from the Library's Poetry 180 Project.

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Upcoming US Law Webinars – March 2026

02/17/2026

Upcoming US Law Webinars – March 2026

02/17/2026 08:04 AM EST

Today's blog post announces the upcoming U.S. Law webinars for the month of March, including a Lunch and Learn webinar focusing on navigating the U.S. Serial Set.

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Resources for African American History Month: Story Map of the Civil Rights Movement

02/17/2026

Resources for African American History Month: Story Map of the Civil Rights Movement

02/17/2026 11:00 AM EST

Learn about a multi-media resource from the Library that chronicles various campaigns of the African American civil rights movement by blending together different types of sources to tell a story, emphasizing oral history interviews with individuals who participated in the movement.

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Venezuela: State of External Commotion Declared

02/17/2026

Venezuela: State of External Commotion Declared

02/17/2026 11:38 AM EST

On January 3, 2026, the Venezuelan government issued Decree No. 5,200 of 2026, declaring a State of External Commotion throughout the entire national territory due to “external circumstances that gravely endanger national security, public institutions, and the population.” (Decree, art. 1.) The decree was issued the same day the U.S. conducted military operations in Venezuela …

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Latest News: Library to Host 26th National Book Festival in August 2026

02/17/2026

Library to Host 26th National Book Festival in August 2026

The Library of Congress will host the 2026 National Book Festival on Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Washington Convention Center, festival organizers announced today.

The 2026 Library of Congress National Book Festival is part of the Library’s celebration of the nation’s semiquincentennial, America 250: It’s Your Story. The Library is inviting all Americans to further appreciate American history by exploring the Library’s collections and programs on a variety of topics, including the Library’s beloved literary festival.

At this year’s festival, the Library will feature an expansion of programming to celebrate the nation’s 250^th anniversary and to showcase the Library’s offerings beyond books to include film, music, veterans’ history and American folklife. Updates on plans for the National Book Festival will be shared at loc.gov/bookfest.

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Hedayat’s Animals: The Blind Owl and Other Stories

02/17/2026

Hedayat’s Animals: The Blind Owl and Other Stories

02/17/2026 01:09 PM EST

Sadegh Hedayat (1903-1951) was one of Iran’s most prolific post-modernist writers in the first half of the 20th century. He has often been called the “Iranian Kafka,” since many of his stories discuss surrealist themes, dealing with existential angst and nightmarish situations. This blog discusses Hedayat’s most famous works, such as his opus magnum, the Blind Owl, published in 1937. Other novels mentioned in the blog are famous in Iranian pop culture (such as Dash Akol which was made into a movie in the 1970s), while nonfiction works are related to his research on Iranian folklore and mythology. The title of the blog “Hedayat’s Animals” refers to the numerous animal characters found in his stories from his lifelong love of animals.

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Milano-Cortina 2026: What Does It Take for Two Cities to Become Olympic Partners?

02/17/2026

Milano-Cortina 2026: What Does It Take for Two Cities to Become Olympic Partners?

02/17/2026 01:26 PM EST

This blog post was prepared by Lucia Wolf for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics (February 6–22, 2026), to mark the first Winter Olympics officially co-hosted by two cities. The history of this partnership is revealed through Library of Congress collections spanning Victorian guidebooks to Cold War cartography documenting 130 years of evolving collaboration.

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities - Human Resources Assistant (Vacancy#:VAR003275)

02/17/2026

Human Resources Assistant (Vacancy#:VAR003275)

Opening Date: February 17, 2026
Closing Date: March 3, 2026
OPM Control Number: 857814100
Vacancy Number: VAR003275
LC Organization Unit: Office of the Chief Operating Officer
Grade: GS-08
Series: 0203
Minimum Salary: $63,940.00 per year
Maximum Salary: $83,119.00 per year
Availability: Open to All
Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

This position is located in the Talent Recruitment and Outreach (TRO) Division of the Human Capital Directorate (HCD). HCD manages HR and human capital programs and initiatives designed to build and sustain an engaged workforce and facilitate a high-performance culture. HCD develops and implements policies, procedures, and systems that optimize organizational effectiveness and enable achievement of the Library of Congress mission and strategic priorities through collaborative leadership.

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