Library of Congress Unveils 'The Source' Experiential Gallery for Young Researchers
The Library of Congress in Washington has launched 'The Source,' an experiential gallery designed to engage young researchers, particularly those aged 8 to 15. Located on the ground floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, this 372-square-meter space integrates projection mapping, RFID technology, touch screens, video, audio, and interactive content to make the institution's vast collections more accessible. The gallery organizes its experience around four main content categories: image, text, sound, and cinema, utilizing hundreds of objects, reproductions, and audiovisual materials from the Library's archives. Key features include a 'Card Catalog' that activates graphic and sound content when drawers are opened, and RFID-enabled objects that, when placed at research stations, retrieve associated digital information. Skolnick Architecture led the exhibition design, Hyperquake developed the digital content and experiences, and Ford AV was responsible for the AV systems integration.