Here at the Pollak Library we value the hard work you put into your research and we would love to reward you for your efforts. The Library will honor three individuals with awards of $1,000 (first place); $500 (second place); and $300 (third place). Winners will participate in an award ceremony and have an exhibit devoted to their work on display in the Library. The deadline is April 10th, but that will be here before you know it.  Visit our web site to get all of the details.

Come spend Sundays in the Library!  The Author Lectuer Series, presented by Patrons of the Library, will feature lectures from three diferent authors, Ron Carlson, Jackson Putnam, and Raphael Sonenshein.  The authors will be available to answer questions and sign books at end of lecture.  Please see this flyer for more information.

Second Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln, March 4, 1865 (Library of Congress digital image)

With the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama taking place this month, persons interested in learning more about the festivities, history, and related information may wish to visit the web site of the Joint Ceremonial Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC). Some of the interesting links offered in the JCCIC web site include those to inaugural trivia as well as information on the inauguration of previous Presidents.The Library of Congress offers another source for learning more about previous inaugural ceremonies through its “I Do Solemnly Swear . . .”: Presidential Inaugurations collection, which offers an opportunity to view this solemn occasion from a variety of historical perspectives.

Take a look at our subscription-based political information website, The National Journal.  This online source offers nonpartisan reporting on the current political environment and emerging policy trends and it includes polls, news, legislation updates, columns, and national and some state election tracking.  The National Journal online also contains  the full-text of articles from National Journal, Congress Daily, The Hotline, American Health Line, Technology Daily, and The Almanac of American Politics. To access this database, start at the Library homepage and click on Databases A-Z.