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1. www.loc.govHome | Library of Congress

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   The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution, and it serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with more than 162 million items. The collections include books, sound recordings, motion pictures, photographs, maps, and manuscripts.

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2. www.loc.gov › aboutAbout the Library | Library of Congress

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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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3. www.loc.gov › rrResearch and Reference Services - Library of Congress

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   The starting point for researchers using the Library of Congress, both on-site and remotely via the Web. Links are provided to all research centers and reading rooms, as well as all services available for public researchers and scholars.

4. www.congress.govCongress.gov | Library of Congress

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   Presented by the Library of Congress, Congress.gov is the official website for U.S. federal legislative information. More about Congress.gov Visiting the U.S. Capitol

5. www.loc.gov › services-and-programsServices & Programs | Library of Congress

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   Learn how the Library of Congress collects, preserves & provides access to its universal collections. Get the free tools and standards used by libraries, archives, and publishers.

6. www.loc.gov › about › general-informationGeneral Information | About the Library | Library of Congress

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   Today's Library of Congress is an unparalleled world resource. The collection includes millions cataloged books and other print materials in 470 languages; millions of manuscripts; the largest rare book collection in North America; and the world's largest collection of legal materials, films, maps, sheet music and sound recordings.

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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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   What online services are available for the Library of Congress?

   • Virtual events and online services continue to be available. Research guides to the Library's collections, as well as subject guides prepared by Library of Congress staff, are listed below. More online guides covering other Library of Congress collections are available via the LC Bibliographies, Research Guides and Finding Aids page.

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   Where can I find information about other library of Congress collections?

   • More online guides covering other Library of Congress collections are available via the LC Bibliographies, Research Guides and Finding Aids page. Loading... Have a question?

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   Does the Library of Congress have a reading room?

   • The Library of Congress welcomes researchers to its reading rooms and research centers. Appointments are optional, but encouraged to serve you best, ensure collection material is accessible during your visit and optimize your time at the Library.

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   What is the library's collection?

   • The collection includes millions cataloged books and other print materials in 470 languages; millions of manuscripts; the largest rare book collection in North America; and the world's largest collection of legal materials, films, maps, sheet music and sound recordings. Learn more about the Library's collections.

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   Why should you visit the Library of Congress?

   • The Library preserves and provides access to a rich, diverse and enduring source of knowledge to inform, inspire and engage you in your intellectual and creative endeavors. Whether you are new to the Library of Congress or an experienced researcher, we have a world-class staff ready to assist you online and in person.

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8. guides.loc.govHome - Research Guides at Library of Congress

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   Research guides to the Library's collections, as well as subject guides prepared by Library of Congress staff, are listed below. More online guides covering other Library of Congress collections are available via the LC Bibliographies, Research Guides and Finding Aids page.