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Playing with Fire: The Counterpoint of Hazel Scott’s Virtuosity, Erasure and Emergence

08/24/2026 07:00 AM EDT

Hazel Scott was one of the most consequential artists of twentieth-century America — pianist and pioneer, yet a casualty of a nation that punished her for refusing to be marginalized. 2025-2026 Library of Congress Jazz Scholar and Scott biographer Karen Chilton discusses her findings in the Library's Hazel Scott Papers.

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[tentative list] LCDGT Tentative list 09, 2026

Library of Congress Announcement

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A new LCDGT tentative list has been posted. This list contains proposals for new or revised demographic group terms currently being reviewed by the LCDGT Advisory Group and the Policy, Training, and Cooperative Programs (PTCP) Division of the Library of Congress.

The proposals on this list are NOT YET APPROVED and are not yet available for use in current cataloging.

The LCDGT Advisory Group welcomes constructive comments on these proposals. Please send feedback to lcdgt@loc.gov by September 21, 2026.

 

[tentative list] LCSH/LCC Tentative Lists 09, 2026

LCSH and LCC Tentative Lists have been posted. These lists contain proposals for new or revised subject headings currently being reviewed by the Policy, Training, and Cooperative Programs (PTCP) Division of the Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access (ABA) Directorate.

The proposals on this list are NOT YET APPROVED and are not yet available for use in current cataloging.


PTCP welcomes constructive comments on these proposals. Please send feedback to listcomments@loc.gov by Monday, September 21, 2026.

[tentative list] LCGFT Tentative List 09, 2026

An LCGFT Tentative List has been posted. This list contains proposals for new or revised genre/form terms currently being reviewed by the Policy, Training, and Cooperative Programs (PTCP) Division of the Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access (ABA) Directorate.

The proposals on this list are NOT YET APPROVED and are not yet available for use in current cataloging.


PTCP welcomes constructive comments on these proposals. Please send feedback to genreform@loc.gov by Monday, September 21, 2026.

Today in History - August 24

Today in History - August 24

On August 24, 1682, the Duke of York awarded Englishman William Penn a deed to the “Three Lower Counties” that make up the present state of Delaware, recently transferred from Dutch to British jurisdiction. Continue reading.

The major financial catalyst for the panic of 1857 was the August 24, 1857, failure of the New York branch of the Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Company. Continue reading.

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Congress.gov: Most-Viewed Bills Update

  1. H.R.6509 [119th] - SAFE Drugs Act of 2025
  2. S.2296 [119th] - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  3. H.R.1 [119th] - An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
  4. H.R.3633 [119th] - Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
  5. S.2976 [119th] - HIRE Act
  6. S.3516 [118th] - A bill to impose a fee on certain remittance transfers to fund border security.
  7. H.R.8800 [119th] - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
  8. H.R.5269 [119th] - RESULTS Act
  9. H.R.22 [119th] - SAVE Act
  10. H.R.139 [119th] - Sunshine Protection Act of 2025
Law Library: News & Events: Join Us this Thursday, August 27 at 2:00 PM EDT for a Foreign and Comparative Law Webinar on the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Frameworks in Eurasian Countries

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Join legal research analyst, Iana Fremer, and foreign law specialist Peter Roudik this Thursday, August 27, at 2:00 p.m. EDT for a Foreign and Comparative Law Webinar. This series of classes is designed to shed light on some of the foreign and comparative law issues currently being researched by the foreign law and international law experts at the Law Library of Congress. 

In this webinar, Iana and Peter will discuss legal models introduced in select Eurasian countries (e.g., Albania, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine) to regulate the development and use of artificial intelligence, particularly in public administration and critical infrastructure. The session will review different methods of AI regulation that reflect national approaches to digital transformation, institutional capacities, and enforcement practices. It will also analyze regulatory frameworks adopted in the surveyed jurisdictions, including statute based government control systems, digital governance and sectoral regulation, in order to assess broader regional trends in regulating the application of generative AI models. 

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American Folklife Center Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary With a Dynamic Public Program Series

08/24/2026 10:00 AM EDT

Throughout 2026, the American Folklife Center (AFC) has been celebrating its 50th anniversary with a dynamic suite of public programs. This celebration will culminate with the opening of a new exhibition, Alive in Many Hands: The American Folklife Center at 50, set to premier to the public on September 17 in the Thomas Jefferson Building’s Southwest Gallery at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. In this post, the AFC details four, exciting public programs associated with the opening of Alive in Many Voices and highlights the past events produced throughout 2026.

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Love Letters of World War II: An Interview with Mélange Dance Theater’s Adrienne Simmons

08/24/2026 10:56 AM EDT

For 25 years, the Veterans History Project (VHP) at the Library of Congress has collected the firsthand stories of America’s veterans and preserved them for future generations. As VHP celebrates its 25th anniversary, we are highlighting some of the many ways that veterans’ stories continue to inspire new conversations, creative work and connections with audiences.   On September …

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Congress.gov Notifications September Events - Save the Date

If you are interested in learning more about legislative data, what's new on Congress.gov, celebrating the U.S. Constitution, or discovering the breadth and depth of the Federal Depository Library Program, please join us at these September events!

 

September 10 - Congressional Data Task Force (virtual event; register here)

 

September 18 - Law Library of Congress Constitution Day (hybrid event; in-person registration, online registration)

 

September 16, 22-23 - Federal Depository Library Conference (virtual event; register to attend)

 

September 24 - Congress.gov Public Forum (hybrid event; in-person registration, online registration)

 

Jobs and Internship Opportunities Administrative Support Assistant (VAR003315)

Administrative Support Assistant (VAR003315)

  • Opening Date: August 24, 2026
  • Closing Date: September 8, 2026
  • OPM Control Number: 881896600
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003315
  • LC Organization Unit: Copyright
  • Grade: GS-08
  • Series: 0303
  • Minimum Salary: $63,940.00 per year
  • Maximum Salary: $83,119.00 per year
  • Work Schedule: Full-Time
  • Promotion Potential: GS-08
  • Duty Location: Washington, DC
  • Security Clearance: Other
  • Availability: Open to All
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

The position serves as a Administrative Support Assstant  in the Material Control and Analysis Division (MCAD), Assistant Register and Director of Operations (ARDO) within the United States Copyright Office (USCO) at the Library of Congress (LC).  The position reports to the Chief, MCAD. 

This position is responsible for supporting the operation of the Division by accurately and efficiently providing administrative and operational support. He/she serves as the principal provider of office support services to MCAD. 

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Brazil: Government Increases Required Percentage of Ethanol in Gasoline

08/24/2026 11:42 AM EDT

On July 31, 2026, the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy announced it is temporarily increasing the mandatory percentage of ethanol (anhydrous ethanol) in regular gasoline to 32%, up from 30%. According to the ministry, technical studies confirmed the blend’s safety and viability for use in vehicles throughout Brazil.The measure took effect on August 1, 2026, and will remain in force for 180 days. The government can extend it once for the same period.BackgroundBased on the National Energy Policy Council’s Public Note dated July 14, the increase was prompted by the volatility in international fuel prices and supply chain disruptions. The measure aims to reduce Brazil’s dependence on imported fossil fuels and encourage domestic ethanol production....

 

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