Introducing The Source: A Research Gallery for Kids

Library of Congress · September 4, 2026

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Monica Smith introduced herself as chief of the Informal Learning Office and opened the session, greeting attendees and framing the talk as a brief overview of the office's work.

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Monica Smith, chief of the Informal Learning Office at the Library of Congress, presented The Source, a new interactive gallery designed with youth input to introduce families and students to primary-source research and library collections. She described exhibits, youth programs, school booking options and related publications, then opened the floor for audience questions.

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