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Library of Congress Information Bulletin

Martha Graham Collection

June 1998 - Vol. 57, No. 6

Martha Graham Collection - SPECIAL ALA ISSUE

Cover Story
The Library has recently purchased the archives of dancer-choreographer Martha Graham. The acquisition will keep the Graham legacy alive for generations to come with performances and the use of multimedia technology.

About the Cover

  • Dr. BillingtonWELCOME TO D.C.
    Dr. Billington welcomes the attendees of the American Library Association's Annual Conference to Washington and the Library, where many special programs are planned.

  • cutting a cakeSOFTWARE INTEGRATION
    The Library has awarded a contract for software that will integrate functions of the institution in a single system.

  • Thomas JeffersonCHURCH AND STATE
    With the help of the FBI Laboratory, obliterated portions of a Jefferson letter containing the famous phrase "a wall of separation between church and state" have been restored.

  • no image availableJEFFERSON'S LETTER, AS SENT

  • no image availableJEFFERSON'S LETTER, DRAFT AND RECENTLY RECOVERED TEXT

  • young girlSECOND TIME AROUND
    In its second round, the Library of Congress/Ameritech National Digital Library Competition has awarded 11 institutions funds to digitize their unique collections.

  • looking into a microscopeHANDLING WITH CARE
    The Library held its third annual Preservation Awareness Workshop to share with the public its expertise in conserving cherished materials.

  • Diane KreshNEW DIRECTOR
    Diane Kresh is the new director for Public Service Collections, which oversees 15 reading rooms and their collections.

  • no image availableTOP SECURITY
    The American Library Association will hold its annual conference in Washington this June, and the Library will host a reception and offer many programs and tours.

  • no image availableTECHNICAL AGREEMENT
    The Library and Information Handling Services have signed a memo of understanding to expand technical information.

  • Robert PinskySEASON COMPLETION
    Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky concluded the Library's literary season with a tribute to some of his fellow poets.

  • shutting down the mainframeHELLO, GOODBYE
    The Cataloging Distribution Service said hello to the 21st century as it said goodbye to unneeded technology.

  • no image availableNEW SOFTWARE
    AACR2 comes to the Library's Cataloger's Desktop.

  • singer'DAY OF JUSTICE'
    The Library's Hispanic Division recently celebrated with an event.

  • no image availableCURIE'S LIFE
    A biographer of Marie Curie spoke at the Library about some overlooked aspects of the great scientist's life.

  • ala logoALA IN DC
    The American Library Association will hold its annual conference in Washington this June, and the Library will host a reception and offer many programs and tours.

  • Donald Scott and Charles StenholmNEWS FROM THE CENTER FOR THE BOOK

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