Contributor:
Library of Congress - Library of Congress. Researcher and Reference Services Division
Date:2021
Film, Video
Teacher Resource: What is a Reference Librarian?
Have you ever wondered what a reference librarian does at the Library of Congress? A conversation between 2015-16 Teachers in Residence Trey Smith and Tom Bober and three reference specialists.
Contributor:
Library of Congress
Date:2016
Film, Video
Teacher Resource: Make Use of Librarians
Librarians can provide resources and answers to questions you might never even know you had. Hear some tips about how to work with librarians from any library, including the Library of Congress.
The Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs
Discover the Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs, more than 1,000 portraits that capture the wartime lives of everyday soldiers and their loved ones. These captivating images are powerful teaching tools, and provide a unique window into the lives of ordinary men and women caught up in an extraordinary war.
Contributor:
Library of Congress - Library of Congress. Serial & Government Publications Division
Date:2015
Film, Video
Teacher Resource: Copyright Quick Check
Learn how Section 110 of the copyright statute offers educators latitude in using materials during face-to-face teaching activities.
Contributor:
Library of Congress
Date:2015
Film, Video
Teacher Resource: Shortcuts to Primary Sources
This short film is designed to show teachers how to quickly access primary sources from the Library of Congress website, including resources from the Teachers Page, Today in History, and Ask a Librarian.
Contributor:
Library of Congress
Date:2015
Film, Video
Teacher Resource: Planning a Search
This short film introduces the search function of the Library of Congress website and offers suggestions for search terms.
Contributor:
Library of Congress
Date:2015
Film, Video
Teacher Resource: The Power of Images
Some of the most powerful primary sources in the collections of the Library of Congress are visual images. Learn about the millions of photographs that are available on the Library's website.
Teacher Resource: The Power of Maps
An introduction to the map collections at the Library of Congress. Maps are much more than pictures of the world. They can tell us about the people who made them, the times those people lived in, and what they knew and didn't know.
Teaching with Library of Congress Primary Sources
Three teachers from PS153, the Helen Keller School in the Bronx, New York, describe how teaching with primary sources from the Library of Congress had a positive impact on how they teach in their elementary school.
Film, VideoAsk a Librarian at the Library of Congress This video demonstrates how to use the Ask a Librarian Service at the Library of Congress.
Film, VideoTeacher Resource: What is a Reference Librarian? Have you ever wondered what a reference librarian does at the Library of Congress? A conversation between 2015-16 Teachers in Residence Trey Smith and Tom Bober and three reference specialists.
Film, VideoTeacher Resource: Make Use of Librarians Librarians can provide resources and answers to questions you might never even know you had. Hear some tips about how to work with librarians from any library, including the Library of Congress.
Film, VideoTeacher Resource: More Reference Services at the Library of Congress Discover reference services from the Library of Congress.
Film, VideoThe Library of Congress Is Your Library An overview of the history of the Library of Congress.
Film, VideoTeaching with Primary Sources This film defines primary and secondary sources and explores the value of using primary sources in instruction.
Film, VideoLOC.gov for Teachers This film focuses on the resources for teachers available from the Library of Congress website.
Film, VideoExploring the Library of Congress Website This film highlights the Library's online collections and provides searching techniques to better navigate the Library's website.
Film, VideoThe Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs Discover the Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs, more than 1,000 portraits that capture the wartime lives of everyday soldiers and their loved ones. These captivating images are powerful teaching tools, and provide a unique window into the lives of ordinary men and women caught up in an extraordinary war.
Film, VideoMaps at the Library of Congress A conversation with Mike Buscher on the maps collections at the Library of Congress.
Film, VideoPrints & Photographs at the Library of Congress A conversation with Barbara Natanson on the prints and photographs collections at the Library of Congress.
Film, VideoChronicling America: A Conversation with Digital Conversion Specialist Tonijala Penn Visit with Tonijala Penn and hear about historical newspapers and the Chronicling America digital archives project available through the Library of Congress website.
Film, VideoTeacher Resource: Copyright Quick Check Learn how Section 110 of the copyright statute offers educators latitude in using materials during face-to-face teaching activities.
Film, VideoTeacher Resource: Shortcuts to Primary Sources This short film is designed to show teachers how to quickly access primary sources from the Library of Congress website, including resources from the Teachers Page, Today in History, and Ask a Librarian.
Film, VideoTeacher Resource: Planning a Search This short film introduces the search function of the Library of Congress website and offers suggestions for search terms.
Film, VideoTeacher Resource: The Power of Images Some of the most powerful primary sources in the collections of the Library of Congress are visual images. Learn about the millions of photographs that are available on the Library's website.
Film, VideoTeacher Resource: Working with Photos & Prints This short film will show you shortcuts on how to access photographs from the Library of Congress including how to find, view and save.
Film, VideoTeacher Resource: The Power of Maps An introduction to the map collections at the Library of Congress. Maps are much more than pictures of the world. They can tell us about the people who made them, the times those people lived in, and what they knew and didn't know.
Film, VideoTeacher Resource: Working with Maps This short piece discusses how to search, view and save thousands of online maps from The Library of Congress.
Film, VideoTeaching with Library of Congress Primary Sources Three teachers from PS153, the Helen Keller School in the Bronx, New York, describe how teaching with primary sources from the Library of Congress had a positive impact on how they teach in their elementary school.