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.
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WELCOME 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. -
SOFTWARE INTEGRATION
The Library has awarded a contract for software that will integrate functions of the institution in a single system. -
CHURCH 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. -
SECOND 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. -
HANDLING WITH CARE
The Library held its third annual Preservation Awareness Workshop to share with the public its expertise in conserving cherished materials. -
NEW DIRECTOR
Diane Kresh is the new director for Public Service Collections, which oversees 15 reading rooms and their collections. -
TOP 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. -
TECHNICAL AGREEMENT
The Library and Information Handling Services have signed a memo of understanding to expand technical information. -
SEASON COMPLETION
Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky concluded the Library's literary season with a tribute to some of his fellow poets. -
HELLO, GOODBYE
The Cataloging Distribution Service said hello to the 21st century as it said goodbye to unneeded technology. -
NEW SOFTWARE
AACR2 comes to the Library's Cataloger's Desktop. -
'DAY OF JUSTICE'
The Library's Hispanic Division recently celebrated with an event. -
CURIE'S LIFE
A biographer of Marie Curie spoke at the Library about some overlooked aspects of the great scientist's life. -
ALA 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.
