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Library of Congress Information Bulletin

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May 2010 - Vol. 69, No. 5

A Whole Lot of Tweeting Going On

Cover Story
The Library acquires the archives of Twitter.

About the Cover

  • Twitter birdMIGHTY MISSIVES
    Twitter joins an extensive collection of historic missives at the Library.

  • No image availableLIBRARY OF CONGRESS IN THE NEWS

  • No image availableTALKING-BOOK LANDMARK
    The Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) receives its 1 millionth download.

  • bird-shaped fluteTHE DAYTON C. MILLER COLLECTION
    The Library's collection of more than 1,650 flutes and other documents are displayed.

  • scanner touchscreenSCAN TO THE FUTURE
    New scanning equipment provides superior duplication at the touch of a button.

  • PPOC websiteDIGITAL UPGRADE
    The Prints and Photographs Online Catalog receives user-orientated improvements.

  • Michael NeubertIRAQI EXCURSION
    Library staff members visit the Iraqi National Library and Archives.

  • book coverNEW LIBRARY PUBLICATIONS
    The Library of Congress Publishing Office debuts new publications.

  • Dexter GordonALL THAT JAZZ
    The Library acquires items from the Dexter Gordon Collection.

  • viewing the 1602 Ricci mapMAPPING THE WORLD
    Jonathan Spence lectures on the 1602 Matteo Ricci map.

  • map compassOPEN HOUSE
    The Georgraphy and Map Division shows off its cartographic treasures.

  • Kids in G&M DivigionX MARKS THE SPOT
    The Georgraphy and Map "Classroom" provides handson learning for tour groups.

  • The Wright BrothersWRITING THE WRIGHTS
    Larry E. Tise's new book discusses unknown flights by the Wright Brothers.

  • No Image AvailableCOLLEGE CONNECTION
    Poet Laureate Kay Ryan connects with community college students.

  • Donna ScheederGREAT FEDS!
    Sen. Ted Kaufman (D-Del.) honors three Library staff members.

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