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Help us examine historic newspapers on microfilm in order to find out what Americans could have known about the Holocaust through reading their local newspapers.  Articles found during the sprint will be added to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s History Unfolded Project.

When: Thursday, November 14, 2019, 4-7 pm (drop-in hours)

Where: Newspaper and Current Periodical Reading Room, James Madison Building, Room 133

Please RSVP through Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/Nov2019Sprint

Request ADA accommodations five days in advance at (202) 707-6362 or ada@loc.gov.

Please contact Erin Sidwell with any questions about the sprint: esid@loc.gov

Request ADA accommodations five days in advance at (202) 707-6362 or ADA@loc.gov

Click here for more information.

Join the Business Reference Section of the Science, Technology & Business Division for a focused research orientation to resources for researching old companies. Whether you are trying to find out more about your great grandfather's small business, the value of that old stock certificate in your attic, or just curious about a company from the past, learn how to find materials both at the Library of Congress and in your local public library and historical society to help answer your questions. The session covers both print and electronic sources. All researchers are welcome.

 Date: Saturday, November 30, 2019, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST

 Location: Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Room LJ-139B

 Click here for more information and to register.

 Request ADA accommodations five days in advance at (202) 707-6362 or ADA@loc.gov.

Click here for more information.

The Researcher & Reference Services Division at the Library of Congress is offering research orientation sessions on the following dates in room 139B of the Jefferson Building.  You may register for a single session by selecting a date and completing the online form .  The sessions, taught by librarians, will cover search strategies for finding items in a variety of formats at the world’s largest library.   Individuals requiring accommodations for any of these events are requested to submit a request at least five business days in advance by contacting (202) 707-6362 or ADA@loc.gov.

General Orientation Sessions
Mondays, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.:

Jan.13^th

Feb.10^th

March 9^th

March 16^th

April 13^th

April 20^th

Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.:

Feb.6^th

March 5^th

April 2^nd

Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Jan.11^th

Feb.1^st

March 14^th

April 11^th

Genealogy Orientation Sessions

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Feb.12^th

March 11^th

April 8^th

May 13^th

Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Feb.8^th
March 7^th
April 4th

Click here for more information.

Come learn about the resources of the Prints and Photographs Division. One of the division’s reference librarians will provide an overview of the wide range of pictorial materials in the Prints and Photographs Division and will offer tips on how to make the most of its online offerings and future visits to the reading room.

Date:  Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, 11:00-12:00 EST

Location:  Library of Congress James Madison Building, Room 337

Click here for more information and to register.

Request ADA accommodations five days in advance at (202) 707-6362 or ADA@loc.gov.

Click here for more information.

Join Manuscript Reference Librarian Lara Szypszak for a focused orientation to resources located in the Manuscript Reading Room. This session will share the letters of love from members of congress to their spouses, writers to their paramours, artists to their muses, and more. Celebrate Valentine’s Day (better late than never) with notes of romance found in the Manuscript Division’s collections, and also learn how to find materials for your research projects utilizing the Manuscript Reading Room’s resources in-person and remotely. The session includes general information on conducting research in the Manuscript Reading Room and time for Q&A about research strategies or steps on specific research projects. All researchers are welcome. See the following link for Maps and Floor Plans in the Jefferson Building: https://www.loc.gov/visit/maps-and-floor-plans/thomas-jefferson-building/first-floor/

Date: Saturday, February 15, 10:00 am - 11:30 am EST

Location: Library of Congress Jefferson Building, Room 139B

Click here for more information and to register.

Request ADA accommodations five business days in advance at (202) 707-6362 or email ADA@loc.gov.

Click here for more information.

The Newspaper & Current Periodical Reading Room is hosting a participatory research event with the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for their History Unfolded project. In mid-May 1944, the Hungarian authorities, in coordination with the German Security Police, began systematically to deport Hungarian Jews. Help us learn how the United States press reported on these deportations by researching microfilmed newspapers from across America.

Contribute to History Unfolded: https://newspapers.ushmm.org  

Space is limited, so please RSVP: http://bit.ly/Feb2020Sprint

Where: Newspaper & Current Periodical Reading Room, LM-133, 1st floor, Madison Building

When: Monday, February 24, 2020, Drop-in anytime between 4pm and 7pm

Click here for more information.

In this episode of On the Evidence, Cindy Hu, a Mathematica data scientist, discusses the prevalence of Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in our drinking water, as well as their health implications and ways to address them through public policy.

On the Evidence interviewed Mathematica’s Matt Stagner about his upcoming APPAM presidential address, his work on child welfare, and his reflections on public policy research. This interview is part of a series of episodes produced by Mathematica in support of the APPAM conference in November.

In 2013, I led a team of researchers who traveled to Minnesota, Kansas, and Missouri for a series of in-depth interviews with fathers for the Parents and Children Together (PACT) evaluation.

On this episode of On the Evidence, we feature six short interviews with the 2019 summer fellows about the research questions they pursued and what they have learned so far.

On this episode of On the Evidence, economists Jennifer Doleac and Kosali Simon share lessons from their experiences interpreting and translating policy research for media interviews, Twitter, podcasts, and elsewhere.

Hayden Library - GV1469.3.C6464 2016

Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday said he is "totally healthy" and not suffering from any disease. Shah said rumours about his health conditions have been spread through social media. "I am totally healthy and I am not suffering from any disease," he said in the statement in Hindi which was posted on his Twitter handle.

Are you looking for ways to generate more engagement on social media? Want to ensure you’re posting at the best times for your audience?

While the exact right times to post will vary based on each unique audience group, the team from CoSchedule have put together a guide, based on a range of studies and reports, which highlights when brands in a range of sectors tend to see the most engagement on each of the major social platforms.

Again, there are unique variables for each business, but this overview could serve as a good starting point for planning out your social posting strategy, and maximizing engagement.

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For many beginners (and, heck, some mid-level and even advanced SEOs), the line between search engine optimization and social media can sometimes blur.

~ Does your social media support or even help your search engine rankings?
~ How does optimizing for search on social media affect your profiles chance of showing up to new users?
~ And what does it mean that my tweets show up in search results?

In the past, the difference between SEO and social was fairly stark.

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Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday said he is "totally healthy" and not suffering from any disease. Shah said rumours about his health conditions have been spread through social media. "I am totally healthy and I am not suffering from any disease," he said in the statement in Hindi which was posted on his Twitter handle.

Fred Smoot compared the Cardinals' defender to his former teammate Sean Taylor.

The 49ers are far less likely to encounter the extreme weather they dealt with at various points last season.

NFL Network's Steve Smith Sr. believes pressure is still on Seattle Seahawks to sign outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney.

Believe it or not, Las Vegas experts favor the Lions over the Bears in Week 1 of the 2020 NFL season.

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Rice research station okays 10 new varieties for farmers