04/21/2015 10:53 AM EDT
"Poetry's Catbird Seat: A History of U.S. Poets Laureate"
The highest poetry office in the country belongs--both literally and symbolically--to the U.S. Poet Laureate. Headquartered at the Poetry and Literature Center in the attic of the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building, the Poet Laureateship is the only national position dedicated to raising awareness and appreciation of poetry among the American public.
To celebrate National Poetry Month, join digital reference specialist Peter Armenti for a National Poetry Month program that explores the history of the Laureateship from its origins in the 1930s to the present. You'll discover why the position was created, see how its responsibilities have changed over the years, learn how the Laureate is selected, and explore some of the major initiatives and activities of Laureates past and present. The program will conclude by surveying the rise of official State Poet Laureate positions and the recent proliferation of Poets Laureate among cities, counties, schools, and in other local settings.
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time)
URL: http://loc.gov/rr/program/web-discussions.html
Registration: Web discussions are held in real time via webinar software, which allows participants from around the country and the world to join us. Registration is required. Confirmation and log on instructions will be sent via email.
Technology requirements: Participants must have access to an Internet-connected computer with speakers or a headset. There is also a telephone option for audio.
The highest poetry office in the country belongs--both literally and symbolically--to the U.S. Poet Laureate. Headquartered at the Poetry and Literature Center in the attic of the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building, the Poet Laureateship is the only national position dedicated to raising awareness and appreciation of poetry among the American public.
To celebrate National Poetry Month, join digital reference specialist Peter Armenti for a National Poetry Month program that explores the history of the Laureateship from its origins in the 1930s to the present. You'll discover why the position was created, see how its responsibilities have changed over the years, learn how the Laureate is selected, and explore some of the major initiatives and activities of Laureates past and present. The program will conclude by surveying the rise of official State Poet Laureate positions and the recent proliferation of Poets Laureate among cities, counties, schools, and in other local settings.
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time)
URL: http://loc.gov/rr/program/web-discussions.html
Registration: Web discussions are held in real time via webinar software, which allows participants from around the country and the world to join us. Registration is required. Confirmation and log on instructions will be sent via email.
Technology requirements: Participants must have access to an Internet-connected computer with speakers or a headset. There is also a telephone option for audio.
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