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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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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 ...
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.
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.
Mar 20, 2024 · Today, the Library of Congress is physically housed in three buildings—the Thomas Jefferson Building, the John Adams Building, and the James Madison Memorial Building—next to the Capitol. Its...
Sep 25, 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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Location. Library of Congress 101 Independence Ave. SE James Madison Building, LM B01 Washington, DC 20540-4650 View map External link. Hours. Public Hours Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Final item requests at 4:15 p.m. Closed Weekends & Federal Holidays Request a research appointment. Ask a Librarian: Maps, Geography