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  1. www.loc.gov › visit › maps-and-floor-plansMaps & Floor Plans | Visiting the Library - Library of Congress

    Campus Map. The Library of Congress occupies three buildings on Capitol Hill. The buildings are remarkable public spaces and public works of art. Each is named after a President of the United States who has a strong connection with the creation of Congress’s library.

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  2. www.loc.gov › maps › collectionsCollections with Maps | Maps | Library ... - Library of Congress

    The Library of Congress has custody of the largest and most comprehensive cartographic collection in the world with collections numbering over 5.5 million maps, 80,000 atlases, 6,000 reference works, over 500 globes and globe gores, 3,000 raised relief models, and a large number of cartographic materials in other formats, including over 19,000 ...

  3. www.mentalfloss.com › how-big-library-congressHow Big Is the Library of Congress? - Mental Floss

    Mar 20, 2024 · The first purchase was a collection of 740 books and 30 maps, ordered from London. Most of the books were about law, given Congress’s legislative role, and the rest covered a variety of topics.

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

    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. [3] It also administers copyright law through the United States Copyright Office.

  5. guides.loc.gov › using-the-libraryLibrary of Congress Geography & Maps: An Illustrated Guide

    Sep 25, 2024 · The links below provide important information for researchers to review prior to visiting the Library of Congress. Frequently Asked Questions for Researchers. Hours of Operation and Maps/Locations. Accessing Library of Congress Buildings. Conduct and Personal Belongings Restrictions.

  6. guides.loc.gov › using-the-map-collectionsCataloging Cartographic Materials - Library of Congress

    Jul 3, 2024 · Most maps acquired since 1968 have been made available in the catalog which are searchable by geographic area, title, author, and subject, as well as by call number in the Library of Congress Online Catalog. Catalog records for current acquisitions continue to be added to the automated system.

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  8. washington.org › visit-dc › library-of-congressVisiting the Library of Congress in Washington, DC

    What and where is the Library of Congress? The Library of Congress is housed across three buildings on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC: the Thomas Jefferson Building (10 1st Street SE), the James Madison Memorial Building (101 Independence Avenue SE) and the John Adams Building (2nd Street SE, between Independence Avenue and East Capitol Street).