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There and Back Again: The Journey of a Book Request at the Library of Congress

Posted by: Kristina Grooms

Two people carefully adjust the position of a shallow box holding a portrait of George Washington under the lens of a microscope.

Exceptional! Identifying Artist Materials in an Early Portrait of George Washington

Posted by: Megan Zins

Bringing Two Georges Together: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Preparing the Exhibition

Posted by: Amelia Parks

White House Rush: How Books are Repaired for Congress

Posted by: Meg Gray

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Clues from the Past: Closely Examining Historic Documents

Posted by: Chloe Genter

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Reading the Rainbow: How Chemistry Helps Identify Pigments

Posted by: Meghan Hill

Luke Ayers uses the board slotting machine in General Collections Conservation.

Rare Books and Rare Opportunities: A Summer Internship in General Collections Care

Posted by: Meg Gray

125th anniversary celebration comes up to date on life in the binding office.

125 years of binding, Part Four: Madison and the Digital Age

Posted by: K.F. Shovlin

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We Made FETCH Happen: A New Improved Inventory Management System

Posted by: Kristina Grooms