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1. ask.loc.gov › faq › 396318Where are the Library's materials stored? - Ask a Librarian

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   Sep 10, 2024 · View answers to the most frequently asked questions at the Library of Congress. The bulk of the general collections are located in closed bookstacks in both the Jefferson and Adams Buildings.

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

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   The Main Reading Room is one of the principal reference and book service points for the Library's general collections. 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.

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4. guides.loc.gov › using-the-libraryLibrary of Congress Geography & Maps: An Illustrated Guide

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   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.

5. www.loc.gov › maps-and-floor-plans › other-locationsOther Locations | Maps & Floor Plans - Library of Congress

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   Virtual Views. Maps & Floor Plans. Thomas Jefferson Building. James Madison Memorial Building. John Adams Building. Capitol Hill. Exhibitions and Visit Highlights. Reading Rooms and Research Centers. Special Events Spaces.

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

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   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.

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

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   The library's functions are overseen by the Librarian of Congress, and its buildings are maintained by the Architect of the Capitol. The LOC is one of the largest libraries in the world, [3][6] containing approximately 173 million items and employing over 3,000 staff.

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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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   Where is the Library of Congress located?

   • The Library of Congress is located in Washington, D.C., at the John Adams Building\. The Adams Building houses two centers for research: Business and Science. The Library's collections are the largest in the world and represent a wide variety of physical formats and languages.

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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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   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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   Who manages the Library of Congress?

   • The library's functions are overseen by the Librarian of Congress, and its buildings are maintained by the Architect of the Capitol. The LOC is one of the largest libraries in the world, [ 3 ][ 6 ] containing approximately 173 million items and employing over 3,000 staff.

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   What is the library's collection?

   • 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. Learn more about the Library's collections.

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9. libguides.bodleian.ox.ac.uk › us-archives › visitLibrary of Congress - Visiting libraries & archives in the ...

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   Jun 7, 2021 · Catalogues and finding aids. Includes records for 18 million books, serials, manuscripts, maps, music, recordings, images, and electronic resources in the Library of Congress collections. Searchable database of finding aids to the Library's manuscript and archival collections.