Library Transforms Visitor Experience, Extends Content Reach With Dynamic Technology

Overview

The Library of Congress manages the world's largest reserve of historical documents and artifacts, and it is always looking for new ways to use technology to elevate the learning experience for visitors and nonvisitors alike. The Library accomplished this mission when it teamed with Microsoft and two technology partners to complete work on its New Visitors Experience project. The team used Windows Presentation Foundation to create interactive, on-site kiosks that enable visitors to virtually interact with three-dimensional models of artifacts and documents. The team extended the reach of this content with a companion Web site and used Microsoft Silverlight to help replicate a hands-on experience.