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

    Maps & Floor Plans. 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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      In 1928, at the urging of Librarian of Congress Herbert...

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  3. geolounge.com › library-of-congress-online-mapLibrary of Congress Online Map Collection : Geo Lounge – All ...

    Library of Congress Online Map Collection. The Library of Congress has over 4.5 million items in their Geography and Map Division. A small portion of their maps have been digitized and are available online for viewing. The landing page is pretty simplistic (no frills on this site) but you can either search by keyword or browse by location ...

  4. davidson.libguides.com › cBook Locations in the Library - How to Find Books - Research ...

    Jul 10, 2024 · Most books in the library are organized by two classification systems: Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress. The Dewey Decimal books have a call number that starts with a number (ex. 142.780973 C826e) and are located on the second floor of the library; the Library of Congress books have a call number that starts with a letter (ex. PS3608.O832 ...

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  5. 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.

  6. catalog.loc.gov › en_US › htdocsSearch/Browse Help - Number Searches ... - Library of Congress

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    International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN opens in a new window) are internationally-recognized product identifiers used by publishers, libraries, internet retailers, and the book trade to identify and manage text-based monographs. These numbers incorporate information identifying the ISBN registrant as well as the specific title, edition, and form...

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    International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN) are internationally-recognized identifiers used by publishers, libraries, internet retailers, and the journal and newspaper trade to identify and manage serials. These numbers are 8 digits long (four numbers, hyphen, four numbers) and are assigned by a network of more than 90 ISSN centers worldwide coord...

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    International Standard Music Numbers (ISMN opens in a new window) are unique internationally-recognized identifiers used by publishers, libraries, internet retailers, and the music trade to identify and manage notated music. Until 2007, ISMNs were 10 digits long, beginning with the letter M followed by nine digits. In January 2008, the letter M was...

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    The Dewey Decimal Classification Number (DDC opens in a new window) is a general knowledge organization tool created by Melvil Dewey in 1873. Continuously revised, DDC is currently published by OCLC opens in a new window. The Library of Congress assigns Dewey numbers to nearly all US trade imprints, including all titles cataloged in the Cataloging ...

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    The Superintendent of Documents Classification (SuDoc ) is a classification system developed at the turn of the 20th century by the Superintendent of Documents, US Government Printing Office (GPO), to help organize its large and rapidly growing mass of federal government publications. With the constant creation and relocation of federal agencies an...

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    Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs ) are unique, persistent identifiers that help you identify and locate content on the web. Assigned and managed by registration agencies of the International DOI Foundation) . DOIs use the same underlying resolution framework as LC handles. Each DOI is made up of a prefix (starting with 10. plus four digits that spe...

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  7. 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.

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

    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.