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

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   In fiscal year 2022 (October 2021 to September 2022), the Library of Congress ... Responded to more than 481,000 reference requests from Congress, the public and other federal agencies, including the direct use of Congressional Research Service reports;

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   Jun 4, 2024 · Contributor: Rudolph Fisher (author), Leslie S. Klinger (editor) Publication Date: April 1, 2022. Book/Printed Material. Not an Ostrich This book is the official companion to the Library of Congress Not an Ostrich exhibition, which features over 400 photographs from the Library’s collections.

3. www.niso.org › niso-io › 2022Facts At A Glance (Library of Congress Annual Report 2021)

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   The Library of Congress’ Annual Report for 2021 was published in August of 2022. The 50-page report documents accomplishments in researcher access, acquisitions, collection use and preservation.

4. www.loc.gov › events › 2022-national-book-festivalFrequently Asked Questions - Library of Congress

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   The 22nd annual Library of Congress National Book Festival will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Sept. 3, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.).

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

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   The collections of the Library of Congress include more than 32 million catalogued books and other print materials in 470 languages; more than 61 million manuscripts; the largest rare book collection [76] in North America, including the rough draft of the Declaration of Independence, a Gutenberg Bible (originating from the Saint Blaise Abbey ...

6. blogs.loc.gov › manuscripts › 2022The Book Delivery System at the Library of Congress

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   Apr 21, 2022 · It took more than sixteen years to decide on the location, size, and architectural design. Construction of the new Library of Congress Building began in 1889, across from the Capitol’s East Front, and it sparked joy and pride in Congress.

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   How many books does the Library of Congress have?

   • The Library of Congress states that its collection fills about 838 mi (1,349 km) of bookshelves and holds more than 167 million items with over 39 million books and other print materials. [ 6 ]

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   Why is the Library of Congress important?

   • 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.

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   How many books did the Library of Congress have in 1876?

   • By 1876, the Library of Congress had 300,000 volumes; it was tied with the Boston Public Library as the nation's largest library. It moved from the Capitol building to its new headquarters in 1897 with more than 840,000 volumes, 40 percent of which had been acquired through copyright deposit.

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   Does the Library of Congress lend books to other libraries?

   • The Library of Congress lends books to other libraries with the stipulation that they be used only inside the borrowing library. [ 98 ] In 2017, the Library of Congress began development on a reader's card for children under the age of sixteen. [ 99 ]

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   When did the Library of Congress become a World Library?

   • The Nation's Library: The Library of Congress, Washington, D. C. (Library of Congress, 2000) Cole, John Young. Jefferson's legacy: a brief history of the Library of Congress (Library of Congress, 1993) Cole, John Young. "The library of congress becomes a world library, 1815–2005." Libraries & culture (2005) 40#3: 385–398. in Project MUSE

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   Where is the Library of Congress located?

   • Founded in 1800, the Library of Congress is the oldest federal cultural institution in the U.S. [ 4 ] It is housed in three elaborate buildings on Capitol Hill, with a conservation center in Culpeper, Virginia and offsite storage facilities at Fort Meade and Cabin Branch in Maryland. [ 5 ]

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8. federalnewsnetwork.com › open-datatransparencyLibrary of Congress expanded online content in response to ...

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   Feb 14, 2022 · The Library of Congress has been busy building an online collection of what are known as open access e-books. The effort accelerated when the pandemic hit and people had more access to online books than to physical libraries.