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Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026

Poetry 180: Poem 045 - "Nights"

Poem 045 - "Nights"

A poem by Kevin Hart from the Library's Poetry 180 Project.

 

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Today in History - November 13

Today in History - November 13

General Richard Montgomery led American troops in the capture of Montreal on November 13, 1775. Continue reading.

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FALQs: 35 Years of German Reunification

11/13/2025 09:26 AM EST

This post reviews the history and laws of Germany that led to the division of Germany in 1961 until reunification in 1990 on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of reunification.

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America 250 Film Series (Pt. II)

11/13/2025 09:43 AM EST

As our nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the Library of Congress is producing a series of short films that present items from our collections related to American history and culture. Check out the latest films in the series!

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Recent Donation from Finlandia Foundation National Bolsters Library of Congress Collection of Finnish Americana

11/13/2025 10:30 AM EST

This blog post is co-authored by Troy Smith, Nordic Area Reference Librarian; Clinton Drake, Reference Librarian; and Ashley Dickerson, Cataloging and Acquisitions Specialist for Finland and the Baltics. Of the 200,000 Finns who immigrated to the United States between 1890 and 1914, many settled in Michigan, particularly in the state’s Upper Peninsula. It was here, …

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Liechtenstein: Paid Parental and Paternity Leave Introduced

11/13/2025 11:08 AM EST

On September 2, 2025, the Liechtenstein government adopted an ordinance to amend the Family Allowance Ordinance (Familienzulagenverordnung, FZEV). It is the last step to implement new rules for paid paternity and parental leave, as well as unpaid caregivers’ leave and flexible working arrangements. In addition, the ordinance amends the rules on maternity leave and transfers …

 

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New Occupational Folklife Project Focuses on Religious Workers in Kentuckiana

11/13/2025 11:29 AM EST

Recently, the American Folklife Center published a new collection from the Occupational Folklife Project, which features 16 interviews with religious workers in Kentucky and Indiana. In this post, Senior Folklife Specialist Nancy Groce interviews folklorist Taylor Dooley Burden, who created the collection with support from an Archie Green Fellowship from the American Folklife Center.

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The Packard Campus Theater will reopen in December!

11/13/2025 01:49 PM EST

The Packard Campus Theater will reopen in December!

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities - CLOSING SOON - Administrative Specialist (Vacancy#: VAR003171)

CLOSING SOON - Administrative Specialist (Vacancy#: VAR003171)

  • Opening Date: October 1, 2025
  • Closing Date: November 20, 2025
  • OPM Control Number: 847062000
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003171
  • LC Organization Unit: Researcher and Collection Services
  • Grade: GS-09/11
  • Series: 0301
  • Minimum Salary: $69,923.00
  • Maximum Salary: $109,975.00
  • Availability: Open to All
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

The Administrative Specialist assists with the overall management and administration of services to further the mission of the Manuscript Division, one of the largest special collections repositories in the world, dedicated to acquiring, preserving, and making available for research use and exhibition personal papers and organizational records documenting the breadth and complexity of American history. The incumbent reports to the chief of the division and has a confidential working relationship with the chief and other division supervisors. In carrying out administrative responsibilities, the incumbent applies a basic knowledge of and skill in personnel management; employee relations; budget implementation and financial processes; contract administration; office equipment procurement procedures; records management; program evaluation; facility services and space utilization; and other related activities.

This position requires occasional evening or overnight hours to provide access to Architect of the Capitol staff or other authorized personnel conducting construction or maintenance projects in the division.

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Patron Services: Reading Room Services Resumed

Reading Room Services Resumed

Due to Congressional action, Federal Government operations resumed on Thursday, November 13. Library of Congress buildings, including reading room services, are now open to the public, researchers, and staff. Visit www.loc.gov for additional information.

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NLS BARD Support: Patron Engagement Section Programs Resume

Patron Engagement Section Programs Resume

The Patron Engagement Section will resume all regularly scheduled online programs in December. Zoom links and descriptions of the programs will be provided in advance of each session. The only program held this month will be the final BARD 2.0 Office Hours on Tuesday, November 18. See the Zoom information and description for that program below.

BARD 2.0 Office Hours has been a limited series as we roll out the new BARD website. The final BARD 2.0 Office Hours will be held Tuesday, November 18, from 8 to 9 p.m. The session will be informal in structure, specifically designed to assist patrons as they learn and use the new BARD 2.0 website.

The session will not begin with a presentation and will not be recorded. Patron questions will be addressed on a first come, first served basis. Staff will share their screen reader sound for the patrons as they answer questions and demonstrate features.

The session can be joined by going to

https://loc.zoomgov.com/j/1614022132?pwd=dXpMb93HfrUi17rM3a8UNd3d8OSwtY.1 Remember that this meeting will not be recorded. If you wish to speak, you may request to do so by raising your hand. On a PC, press Alt Y to toggle raising and lowering your hand; on a Mac, press Option Y; and if dialing in via telephone, press Star 9. To mute or unmute yourself on a PC, press Alt A; on a Mac, press Command-Shift A; and on a telephone, press Star 6. If you choose to dial in to the call, use the telephone numbers provided below. The Zoom.gov ID will not work with standard Zoom.us.

 

 

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Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID:

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Russian Federation: New Border Crossing Rules Implemented

11/13/2025 04:04 PM EST

On June 30, 2025, new border crossing rules took effect regulating how stateless individuals and foreign nationals who are exempt from visa requirements can enter and exit Russian territory.The new rules implement the second phase of a nationwide experimental regime designed to test new border crossing procedures. The rules were established last year by government …

 

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25 for 25, “Bolívar: An American Liberator” by Marie Arana

11/13/2025 04:14 PM EST

This post is part of the Kluge Center’s 25 for 25, in honor of the Kluge Center’s 25th anniversary, celebrating 25 books that were written thanks to the Kluge Center’s support. Read the introductory post to the series here. Simón Bolívar achieved the impossible. He led the successful liberations of six Latin American countries, navigating …

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities - CLOSING SOON - Analyst in Financial Economics (Vacancy#: VAR003084)

CLOSING SOON - Analyst in Financial Economics (Vacancy#: VAR003084)

  • Opening Date: September 30, 2025
  • Closing Date: November 20, 2025
  • OPM Control Number: 847065500
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003084
  • LC Organization Unit: Congressional Research Service
  • Grade: GS-11
  • Series: 0101
  • Minimum Salary: $84,601.00
  • Maximum Salary: $109,975.00
  • Availability: U.S. Citizens Only
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Government and Finance Division seeks an Analyst in Financial Economics to join its Banking, Insurance, Securities, and Macroeconomic Policy Section. The analyst will serve the United States Congress by providing in-depth research and analysis on policy issues pertinent to U.S. securities and derivatives markets, regulation, and federal regulatory agencies, and may support research analyses undertaken throughout CRS.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge about economic principles and U.S. financial markets, experience analyzing public policy, and an intellectual curiosity about securities and derivatives markets and regulation. The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge of economics and finance to current federal policy debates. Strong writing, research, and presentation skills are essential, as is the ability to work on a collaborative team.

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities - Closing Soon - Chief, Collections Management Division (Vacancy#: VAR003142)

Closing Soon - Chief, Collections Management Division (Vacancy#: VAR003142)

  • Opening Date: October 1, 2025
  • Closing Date: November 20, 2025
  • OPM Control Number: 847039400
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003142
  • LC Organization Unit: Discovery and Preservation Services
  • Grade: SL-00
  • Series: 1410
  • Minimum Salary: $150,160.00
  • Maximum Salary: $225,700.00
  • Availability: Open to All
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

The position serves as the Chief of the Collections Management Division (CMD), Preservation Directorate (PRES), Discovery and Preservation Services (DPS) Directorate within the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress (LC).  The Chief, CMD works under the general direction and supervision of the Director for Preservation who also oversees the Conservation Division, the Preservation Services Division and the Preservation Research and Testing Division.  The Chief, CMD is the Library of Congress's officer responsible for overseeing the physical storage of library materials, including stack maintenance, security, access inventory management, and long-term care of the more than twenty million volumes in the general collections and for other collections as assigned.

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities - CLOSING SOON - Copyright Claims Officer (Vacancy#: VAR003191)

CLOSING SOON - Copyright Claims Officer (Vacancy#: VAR003191)

  • Opening Date: September 30, 2025
  • Closing Date: November 20, 2025
  • OPM Control Number: 847084300
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003191
  • LC Organization Unit: Copyright
  • Grade: SL-00
  • Series: 0930
  • Minimum Salary: $150,160.00
  • Maximum Salary: $225,700.00
  • Availability: Open to All
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

Copyright is a form of legal protection provided by the laws of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) to authors of literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other works. The Copyright Claims Officer has responsibilities and delegated authority for the oversight and administration of administrative proceedings involving civil copyright disputes pursuant to chapter 15, title 17 of the United States Code.

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