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Programming with Library of Congress Digital Collections : Other Resources

This guide is designed to help all types of libraries explore primary sources available from the Library of Congress online collection, and to connect with their communities through programming and educational opportunities.

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Orange and Black squares are on the top line around the letters "TPS," and below that are the words "Teachers" on one line and "Network" on the next line.

Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Teachers' Network: FREE site for librarians, educators, and researchers who want to incorporate primary sources into their programming and classes. Find primary sources and ways to use them with your patrons. *The TPS Teachers' Network requires registration but is absolutely free.

 

"Library of Congress" is written in orange letters over the word "Blogs" which is written in large, black letters.

 

Library of Congress blog: Discover and discuss teaching and programming strategies to use with primary sources.

 

 

 

Digital map centered on the United States. Orange pins are on different areas of the United States.

Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Consortium: The TPS Consortium is comprised of more than 200 partner organizations in all 50 states and DC that share ideas, information, materials, and collaborate on the design and delivery of projects that focus on LOC primary sources. Use the interactive map to find a primary source partner near you! (Libraries can also look into grants to become a consortium member and incorporate primary sources into their programming and events.)  

 

The word "Library" is in large, black capital letters. Underneath it in orange letters are the words "Library of Congress."

Primary Documents in American History: A list of primary source research guides to help find and contextualize primary sources from American History that are housed at the Library of Congress. 

 

 

In blue text, the word "KidCitizen" (all one word) is written.

Funded by a grant from the Library of Congress, KidCitizen is an interactive game that uses Library of Congress primary sources. It includes pre-made games around specific primary sources and subjects, or you can use the KidCitizen editor to create your own game and your own avatar.

 

*If you are looking for local primary sources, you can also check with local museums and archives!

Professional Development

Looking for more ways to use primary sources in your library? The Library of Congress offers many professional development opportunities around primary sources and incorporating them into your library programming and/or classrooms. Users can attend in-person sessions or virtual webinars. Visit the Library of Congress Professional Development Website for more information.