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1. www.loc.gov › research-centers › mainAbout this Reading Room | Main Reading Room - Library of Congress

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   Located in room LJ 100 on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, the Main Reading Room is the perfect place to get started on your research at the Library of Congress. Reference librarians are available for research consultations to help guide you.

2. www.loc.gov › collections › united-states-telephoneAbout this Collection | U.S. Telephone ... - Library of Congress

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   The Library of Congress's collection of telephone directories represents the following states and localities: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and the city of Chicago.

3. www.loc.gov › about › frequently-asked-questionsFrequently Asked Questions | About the Library | Library of ...

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   Capitol South Metro, served by the Orange, Blue, and Silver lines, is near the corner of 1st and C Streets SE. Metrobus stops are located near the Library grounds, and schedules can be obtained at the Capitol South subway station. More information about getting to the Library. Versión en español.

4. guides.loc.gov › address-directories › criss-crossDirectories By Address: Inventories of Library Collections

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   Oct 16, 2024 · Criss-cross directories contain information arranged by address—first by street name and then by house number. In more recent years, criss-cross directories also contain listings organized by telephone number or telokey.

5. guides.loc.gov › address-directories › using-the-libraryUsing the Library of Congress - Directories By Address ...

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   Oct 16, 2024 · Aerial view of Washington, D.C. from the U.S. Capitol Dome, showing two Library of Congress buildings: the Thomas Jefferson Building (left) and the James Madison Building. 2007. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. General Collections. Books, pamphlets, journals, newspapers and other serial publications. More about the General ...

6. ask.loc.gov › faq › 396298What's a call number and how do I use it? - Ask a Librarian

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   Call numbers are the numbers you see on the spine and/or covers of the books in the Library and in the online catalog records for our materials. They are used to find and organize books and other materials on the shelves. We use our own Library of Congress classification system for our call numbers. The LC call number is a combination of ...

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   What is a call number at the Library of Congress?

   • View answers to the most frequently asked questions at the Library of Congress. Call numbers are the numbers you see on the spine and/or covers of the books in the Library and in the online catalog records for our materials. They are used to find and organize books and other materials on the shelves.

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   Where can I research at the Library of Congress?

   • Located in room LJ 100 on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, the Main Reading Room is the perfect place to get started on your research at the Library of Congress. Reference librarians are available for research consultations to help guide you.

   About this Reading Room | Main Reading Room - Library of Congress

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   How many librarians are there in Congress?

   • Since the Library's founding in 1800, there have been 14 Librarians of Congress, including the incumbent, Carla Hayden, who was sworn in on September 14, 2016. How does Congress use the Library? Thousands of requests are received annually by the Congressional Research Service (CRS), one part of the Library that directly serves Congress.

   Frequently Asked Questions | About the Library - Library of Congress

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   When did the Library of Congress start arranging directories?

   • This inventory of these directories at the Library of Congress is arranged alphabetically by the name of the city or town and primarily begins in the 1960's. Keep in mind that as cities and towns grew, directories changed coverage, so there may be differences in volume coverage for places over time.

   Directories By Address: Inventories of Library Collections

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   What is a library of Congress control number?

   • Library of Congress Control Numbers (LCCNs) are record identifiers assigned by the Library of Congress to bibliographic and authority records. First established when the Library began printing catalog cards in 1898, these unique identifiers are assigned to records created when materials arrive at the Library.

   Search/Browse Help - Number Searches: LC Catalog (Library of Congress)

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   What is the purpose of the Library of Congress?

   • The Library serves as the research arm of Congress and is recognized as the national library of the United States. Its collections comprise the world's most comprehensive record of human creativity and knowledge.

   Frequently Asked Questions | About the Library - Library of Congress

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

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   LC call numbers identify a specific copy of an item and indicate its storage location with the Library's permanent collections. Items are either classified according to the LC Classification Schedules or arranged by local shelf numbers.