Started in January of 1942, the Library of Congress Information Bulletin was originally a short two-page mimeographed publication which provided pragmatic information for the Library's staff. Many of the Bulletins published during World War II reflected many immediate concerns of the time, such as air raid watches and Red Cross war relief drives. These days, the Bulletin reports to an audience of more than 12,000 via their printed publication, and countless others via this website. Currently, their online archives date back to 1993, and visitors will want to look over some of their previous issues to get a feel for the organization and content of a typical issue. It's a great way to keep up-to-date with their latest exhibits and document acquisitions, as visitors can learn about such landmarks as the one millionth image digitized by the venerable Prints and Photograph Division of the Library or read profiles of distinguished guests who have visited the Library for events such as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
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