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A Letter from the Librarian of Congress, Library of Congress Officers and Consultants, Organization Chart, and Library of Congress Committees.2.
In fiscal 2001, The Library of Congress concluded its yearlong Bicentennial celebration with the sealing of a time capsule on December 20, 2000, marked the 70th anniversary of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, and sponsored the first National Book Festival.3.
Hosted by first lady Laura Bush and sponsored by the Library of Congress, the first National Book Festival drew a crowd of approximately 30,000 people to the nation's capital to meet their favorite authors, have their books signed, listen to music, enjoy storytellers and storybook characters, and learn about organizations that promote reading.
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View a collection of photos from the National Book Festival.5.
In keeping with its statutory mission, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) in fiscal 2001 provided Congress with research and information services that were timely, objective, nonpartisan, and confidential at all stages of the legislative process, thereby contributing to an informed national legislature.6.
During fiscal 2001, the Copyright Office continued to administer U.S. copyright laws and provide legal and policy assistance to Congress and to the executive branch on national and international issues.7.
The Law Library of Congress served both Congress and the nation as the world's largest resource for foreign, international, and U.S. law research and reference during fiscal 2001, a period of mounting challenges.8.
Library Services, the service unit in the Library of Congress that is responsible for all functions of a national library, successfully pursued eleven program performance goals during fiscal 2001.9.
The Library concluded the yearlong celebration of its Bicentennial and hosted the National Book Festival.10.
In fiscal 2001, the Librarian of Congress established the position of associate librarian for Strategic Initiatives (ALSI) to develop a full range of digital policies and operations for acquiring, describing, and preserving content created and distributed in electronic form (such as electronic journals and books, Web sites, and databases).
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