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   Explore the world's largest library online or in person. Find historic photos, maps, books, research centers, events, exhibitions, and more.

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3. www.loc.gov › discoverDiscover the Library of Congress

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   Search millions of items in various formats and languages, or explore digitized materials online. Learn from staff and experts, or volunteer to transcribe and tag documents.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Library_of_CongressLibrary of Congress - Wikipedia

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   Learn about the history, collections, and functions of the Library of Congress, the oldest federal cultural institution and the de facto national library of the U.S. The article covers the library's origins, buildings, holdings, events, personnel, and more.

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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.

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   CRSexclusively serves Congress by providing confidential, objective and authoritative research and analysis to help inform the legislative debate.

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   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.

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   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.

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   Learn about the mission, organization and services of the Library of Congress, the largest library in the world and the research arm of the U.S. Congress. Explore the Library's collections, access online resources and visit the Library in person.

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6. catalog.loc.gov › vwebv › searchBrowseLC Catalog - Browse - Library of Congress

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   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.

7. www.britannica.com › topic › Library-of-CongressLibrary of Congress | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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8. www.history.com › topics › landmarksLibrary of Congress - HISTORY

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   Jan 25, 2018 · Learn about the history, collections and facts of the Library of Congress, the national library of the United States and the largest library in the world. Find out how it started, what it contains, and how to access its online resources.

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   Where is the Library of Congress located?

   • Founded in 1800, the Library of Congress is the oldest federal cultural institution in the U.S. [ 4 ] It is housed in three elaborate buildings on Capitol Hill, with a conservation center in Culpeper, Virginia and offsite storage facilities at Fort Meade and Cabin Branch in Maryland. [ 5 ]

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   When did the Library of Congress become a World Library?

   • The Nation's Library: The Library of Congress, Washington, D. C. (Library of Congress, 2000) Cole, John Young. Jefferson's legacy: a brief history of the Library of Congress (Library of Congress, 1993) Cole, John Young. "The library of congress becomes a world library, 1815–2005." Libraries & culture (2005) 40#3: 385–398. in Project MUSE

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   What does the Library of Congress do?

   • Welcome Message from Carla Hayden, 14th Librarian of Congress The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with millions of books, films and video, audio recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps and manuscripts in its collections. The Library is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office.

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   How many books does the Library of Congress have?

   • The Library of Congress states that its collection fills about 838 mi (1,349 km) of bookshelves and holds more than 167 million items with over 39 million books and other print materials. [ 6 ]

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   Who manages the Library of Congress?

   • The library's functions are overseen by the Librarian of Congress, and its buildings are maintained by the Architect of the Capitol. The LOC is one of the largest libraries in the world, [ 3 ][ 6 ] containing approximately 173 million items and employing over 3,000 staff.

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   How many items does the Library of Congress receive a day?

   • According to its website, the Library of Congress receives approximately 15,000 items, and adds about 12,000 items to its catalog each day. Most of these come in through the copyright registration process; others through gifts, purchases and exchange with libraries in the United States as well as abroad.

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