A behind‑the‑scenes look at the Library of Congress, exploring the institution's history and touring through the library's rare books, photos, and maps.
Former Librarian of Congress James Billington has died at age 89. Mr. Billington, who was appointed by President Reagan in 1987, stepped down on January 1, 2016. In 2007, he appeared on C-SPAN’s Q&A to talk about his work at the Library.
James Billington talked about his experiences during his 20 years as the head of the Library of Congress. Other topics i…
C-SPAN’s original feature documentary, The Library of Congress, is a behind-the-scenes look at the national repository, …
Mr. Billington talked about the Library of Congress, its establishment, and history. He also responded to viewer calls, …
Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journa…
This program looks behind-the-scenes at the Library of Congress, allowing viewers to learn the history of the institution as they tour the Library's iconic Jefferson Building and see some of the treasures found in its collections of rare books, photos, and maps. It also features a look at some of the presidential papers housed there, ranging from George Washington through Calvin Coolidge. Viewers learn how the library uses technology to preserve its holdings and expand public access to them. It also shows how technology is helping to uncover new information about some of the items in its collections.
