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1. www.loc.gov › careers › working-at-the-libraryWorking at the Library | Careers at the Library of Congress ...

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   The Library of Congress offers many exciting permanent and temporary opportunities for employment. The Library adheres to a formal Merit Selection Plan in filling vacancies.

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3. www.loc.gov › research-centers › geography-and-mapGeography and Map Reading Room - Library of Congress

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   The Geography and Map Division of the Library of Congress provides cartographic and geographic information for all parts of the world to the Congress, Federal agencies, state and local governments, the scholarly community, and to the general public.

4. www.loc.gov › maps › collectionsCollections with Maps | Maps | Library of Congress

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   Collection. Civil War Maps Brings together materials from three premier collections: the Library of Congress Geography and Map Division, the Virginia Historical Society, and the Library of Virginia. Among the reconnaissance, sketch, and theater-of-war maps are…. Contributor: Library of Congress.

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6. guides.loc.gov › maps-illustrated-guideLibrary of Congress Geography & Maps: An Illustrated Guide

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   Jul 3, 2024 · Library of Congress Geography & Maps: An Illustrated Guide. Maps and atlases have been part of the Library's collections since its founding in 1800. Since then, the collection has expanded to include globes, aerial photos, special collections, and datasets. This guide explores these diverse holdings.

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   May 22, 2024 · One of the largest maps in the Library is the Tokaido bunken-ezu, a 117-foot, 17th-century Japanese map painted on two scrolls. It shows, in pen-and-ink detail, the rivers, mountains, forests and towns on the 319-mile route from Edo (now known as Tokyo) to Kyoto. Posted in: Asian Division, Geography and Maps Division, LCM, Maps

8. guides.loc.gov › maps-illustrated-guide › using-theLibrary of Congress Geography & Maps: An Illustrated Guide

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   Jul 3, 2024 · Many of the most heavily used historical collections in the Geography and Map Division are available online. Much more, however, are available for viewing on site in the Geography and Map Reading Room. Researchers are encouraged to consult with the division's reference staff for assistance.

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   What is the Geography & Map Division of the Library of Congress?

   • The Geography and Map Division of the Library of Congress provides cartographic and geographic information for all parts of the world to the Congress, Federal agencies, state and local governments, the scholarly community, and to the general public.

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   What can you learn from the Library of Congress Geography?

   • Learn first-hand from expert curators about the world of geography by exploring the past, present, and future of maps and mapping. The official Twitter feed of the Library of Congress Geography and Map Division.

   Ask a Librarian: Maps, Geography - Ask a Librarian - Library of Congress

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   What does the Geography & Map Division do?

   • The Geography and Map Division has custody of the bulk of the Library's cartographic materials. Established in 1897 as the Hall of Maps to serve Congress and federal agencies, the Geography and Map Division today functions as the National Map Library. Its primary responsibility is developing the Library's cartographic collections.

   Library of Congress Geography & Maps: An Illustrated Guide

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   What is in the Library of Congress catalog?

   • Most of our collections are described in the Library of Congress catalog. Among the earliest original maps in the collections are several manuscript portolan charts and atlases from the fourteenth through seventeenth centuries drawn on vellum by Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish cartographers.

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10. ask.loc.gov › map-geographyAsk a Librarian: Maps, Geography - Ask a Librarian

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    Ask a Librarian: Maps, Geography. We provide basic research assistance related to the cartographic collections in the Library of Congress and answers to queries requiring resources unique to the Library of Congress. We will provide a response to your question within 5 business days.