Lauren Algee

The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world. While often referred to as the research arm of Congress, it is hardly limited to lawmakers. It is open to the public who, in fact, are also helping to make their digital collections more accessible and available to all.

Presentations that highligh the potential and impact of crowdsourcing through citizen science and prize competitions in the U.S. government

Learn how the Library is utilizing user-centered design to invite the public to explore, transcribe, and tag historical materials through a new open source platform.

The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world. While often referred to as the research arm of Congress, it is hardly limited to lawmakers. It is open to the public who, in fact, are also helping to make their digital collections more accessible and available to all.

Presentations that highligh the potential and impact of crowdsourcing through citizen science and prize competitions in the U.S. government

Learn how the Library is utilizing user-centered design to invite the public to explore, transcribe, and tag historical materials through a new open source platform.