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1. • Provides book loans

     • The Library of Congress provides book loans, periodical article electronic copies, and newspaper microfilm loans when this material is not readily available from other sources. Not every item in the LC catalog is actually held in the collection, however, and not everything in the collection can be lent or copied.
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   Does the Library of Congress lend books?

   • View answers to the most frequently asked questions at the Library of Congress. Although the Library does not lend items to individuals, there are two options for requesting books and other materials from the Library of Congress. You may request materials on interlibrary loan (ILL) through your local library.

   How can I obtain copies of books and other materials from the Library

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   Does the Library of Congress loan materials?

   • The Library of Congress does not loan materials to individuals, but does send out materials to other libraries on a case-by-case basis. These requests must be initiated through your local library. Generally, your local library will first attempt to request materials from another library before contacting the Library of Congress.

   How can I obtain copies of books and other materials from the Library

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   What does the Library of Congress do?

   • For libraries in the U.S., the Library of Congress serves as a source for material not available through local, state or regional libraries. Requests are accepted from academic, public, and special libraries that make their own material available through participation in an interlibrary loan system.

   Interlibrary Loan (Researcher and Reference Services Division, Library

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   Can I borrow from the Library of Congress?

   • Our lending policies are governed by the National Interlibrary Loan Code for the United States (from ALA) and the International Lending and Document Delivery (from IFLA). Please note: Individuals are not able to borrow directly from the Library of Congress. We encourage you to contact a local public or academic library to request on your behalf.

   Interlibrary Loan: Frequently Asked Questions - Library of Congress

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   Does the Library of Congress charge for interlibrary loan?

   • The Library of Congress does not charge for this service; in some cases, local libraries charge a nominal fee for interlibrary loan. Additional information about the Library's interlibrary loan service is available online at www.loc.gov/rr/loa

   How can I obtain copies of books and other materials from the Library

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   How many books does the Library of Congress have?

   • The Library of Congress maintains a collection of over 900,000 serial titles\. These titles include both bound volumes and loose issues\. Periodicals, whether bound or unbound, are non-circulating, but the CALM Division makes every effort to send gratis electronic copies of individual articles when requested on interlibrary loan.

   Requesting Books, Periodicals, and Newspapers

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3. www.loc.gov › rr › loanRequesting Books, Periodicals, and ... - Library of Congress

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   Feb 1, 2023 · The Library of Congress provides book loans, periodical article electronic copies, and newspaper microfilm loans when this material is not readily available from other sources. Not every item in the LC catalog is actually held in the collection, however, and not everything in the collection can be lent or copied.

4. www.loc.gov › rr › loanInterlibrary Loan (Researcher and ... - Library of Congress

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   For libraries in the U.S., the Library of Congress serves as a source for material not available through local, state or regional libraries. Requests are accepted from academic, public, and special libraries that make their own material available through participation in an interlibrary loan system. The Library of Congress serves as a primary ...

5. www.loc.gov › rr › loanInterlibrary Loan: Frequently Asked ... - Library of Congress

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   Feb 10, 2023 · Any domestic or international academic, public, or special library may borrow from The Library of Congress. Our lending policies are governed by the National Interlibrary Loan Code for the United States (from ALA) and the International Lending and Document Delivery (from IFLA).

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7. ask.loc.gov › loan-reserves-accounts › faqFAQs: Loan, Reserves, and Reader Accounts - Library of Congress

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   Although the Library does not lend items to individuals, there are two options for requesting books and other materials from the Library of Congress. You may request materials on interlibrary loan (ILL) through your local library.

8. ask.loc.gov › faq › 300375How can I obtain copies of books and ... - Library of Congress

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   Although the Library does not lend items to individuals, there are two options for requesting books and other materials from the Library of Congress. You may request materials on interlibrary loan (ILL) through your local library.

9. www.reddit.com › r › LibrariesI would like to request a book from the Library of Congress ...

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   Call or go to your local library and tell you want to make an interlibrary loan request. They will borrow the book on your behalf and check it out to you. This service is almost always free of charge.

10. ask.loc.gov › loan-reserves-accountsAsk a Librarian: Loan, Reserves, and Reader Accounts

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    Jul 27, 2024 · How can I obtain copies of books and other materials from the Library of Congress? Does the Library allow users to borrow books?