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

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   Specific call number and Library location information is maintained in holdings records associated with each bibliographic record. Call number information is found in MARC field 852 of holdings records and fields 050, 051, and 090 of bibliographic records. To search for call numbers by keyword in bibliographic records, use:

2. catalog.loc.gov › htdocs › helpSearch/Browse Help - Browse - Library of Congress

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   Browse provides a single search box for finding words and phrases in titles, authors/creators, subjects, call numbers, and standard numbers and arranging the results in an ordered alphabetic or numeric list. The Browse shortcut URL is: https://catalog.loc.gov/browse.

3. www.loc.gov › programs › preassigned-control-numberPreassigned Control Number - Library of Congress

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   A Library of Congress control number (LCCN) is a unique identification number that the Library of Congress assigns to the catalog record created for each book in its cataloged collections. Librarians use it to locate a specific Library of Congress catalog record in the national databases.

4. catalog.loc.gov › vwebv › uiFrequently Asked Questions: LC Catalog (Library of Congress)

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   To search authority records directly, please go to Library of Congress Authorities at https://authorities.loc.gov/. For more information, see About Library of Congress Authorities. What do the different numbers mean on an LC Catalog record? How do I search for these numbers? Records in the LC Catalog contain a variety of numbers, including:

5. www.loc.gov › rr › mainOnline Catalog - Information for ... - Library of Congress

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   Online Catalog. The Library of Congress Online Catalog contains approximately 14 million records representing books, serials, computer files, manuscripts, cartographic materials, music, sound recordings, and visual materials. The Online Catalog also displays searching aids for users, such as cross-references and scope notes.

6. www.loc.gov › help › searchSearch Help - Library of Congress

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   ISBN (International Standard Book Number) Omit all hyphens and spaces; there is no need to enclose your search in quotation marks. Search supports both 10 and 13 digit ISBN numbers.

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   How many records are in the Library of Congress online catalog?

   • The Library of Congress Online Catalog contains approximately 14 million records representing books, serials, computer files, manuscripts, cartographic materials, music, sound recordings, and visual materials. The Online Catalog also displays searching aids for users, such as cross-references and scope notes.

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   What is a library of Congress catalog control number?

   • A Library of Congress catalog control number is a unique identification number that the Library of Congress assigns to the catalog record created for each book in its cataloged collections.

   Preassigned Control Number | Programs - Library of Congress

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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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   Does the Library of Congress have a catalog?

   • View answers to the most frequently asked questions at the Library of Congress. No. While the Library of Congress collections contain over 162 million books, periodicals, manuscripts, maps, music, recordings, images, and electronic resources, the online catalog contains 17 million records describing these collections.

   Does the online catalog list every item in the Library's collections

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   What numbers are found in LC catalog records?

   • Numbers found in LC Catalog records include: Library of Congress Control Numbers (LCCNs) are record identifiers assigned by the Library of Congress to bibliographic and authority records.

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

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   Where can I find a call number in a bibliographic record?

   • Specific call number and Library location information is maintained in holdings records associated with each bibliographic record. Call number information is found in MARC field 852 of holdings records and fields 050, 051, and 090 of bibliographic records. To search for call numbers by keyword in bibliographic records, use:

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8. ask.loc.gov › faq › 312027Frequently Asked Questions: General - Library of Congress

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   While the Library of Congress collections contain over 162 million books, periodicals, manuscripts, maps, music, recordings, images, and electronic resources, the online catalog contains 17 million records describing these collections.