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The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with millions of items in various formats and languages. You can access online catalogs, finding aids, digital collections, research and reference services, and popular exhibitions.
The Library of Congress (LOC) is a research library in Washington, D.C. that serves as the library and research service of the U.S. Congress and the de facto national library of the United States. Founded in 1800, it is the United States' oldest federal cultural institution.
Searches for Library of Congress Control Numbers (LCCN), International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN), and International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN). Numbers must be entered in exact order beginning with the first character. Standard numbers can help you retrieve specific records from the LC Catalog.
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The Office of the Librarian is the administrative branch of the Library of Congress and has overall management responsibility for the Library. It sets policy and directs and supports programs and activities to accomplish the Library’s mission.
CRSexclusively serves Congress by providing confidential, objective and authoritative research and analysis to help inform the legislative debate.
The U.S. Copyright Officeadministers the Nation’s copyright laws for the advancement of the public good, offers services and support to authors and users of creative works, and provides expert impartial assistance to Congress, the courts and executive branch agencies on questions of copyright law and policy.
Congress established its Law Libraryin 1832, recognizing its need for ready access to reliable legal materials. The Law Library has grown over the years to become the world’s largest law library, with a collection of over three million volumes spanning the ages and covering virtually every jurisdiction in the world.
Jul 11, 2024 · Library of Congress, the de facto national library of the United States and the largest library in the world. Its collection was growing at a rate of about two million items per year; it reached more than 170 million items in 2020.
Find the latest information on bills, laws, hearings, and members of Congress from the official website of the Library of Congress. Learn about the Constitution, CRS reports, and other resources for understanding the U.S. legislative process.
