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   Explore the world's largest library with online and in-person services, exhibitions, events and collections. Learn about the history, culture and heritage of the United States and the world.

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

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   The Library of Congress (LOC) is a research library in Washington, D.C., that serves as the library and research service of the U.S. Congress and the de facto national library of the United States. Founded in 1800, the library is the United States's oldest federal cultural institution.

   • Employees: 3,105
   • Size: 173 million items

   • Established: April 24, 1800; 223 years ago
   • Location: Washington, D.C.

4. www.britannica.com › topic › Library-of-CongressLibrary of Congress | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 21, 2024 · Library of Congress, the de facto national library of the United States and the largest library in the world. Its collection was growing at a rate of about two million items per year; it reached more than 170 million items in 2020.

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   Where can I visit the Library of Congress?

   • The Library of Congress welcomes visitors to walk onto the floor of the grand Main Reading Room. Usually reserved for credentialed researchers, this special access offers visitors a glimpse inside one of Washington’s most beautiful spaces.

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   Where can I find information about other library of Congress collections?

   • More online guides covering other Library of Congress collections are available via the LC Bibliographies, Research Guides and Finding Aids page. Loading... Have a question?

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   What online services are available for the Library of Congress?

   • Virtual events and online services continue to be available. Research guides to the Library's collections, as well as subject guides prepared by Library of Congress staff, are listed below. More online guides covering other Library of Congress collections are available via the LC Bibliographies, Research Guides and Finding Aids page.

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   How big is the Library of Congress?

   • The Library of Congress is one of the largest libraries in the world. Its collections contain approximately 173 million items, and it has more than 3,000 employees. Its collections are "universal, not limited by subject, format, or national boundary, and include research materials from all parts of the world and in more than 470 languages".

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6. guides.loc.govHome - Research Guides at Library of Congress

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   Research guides to the Library's collections, as well as subject guides prepared by Library of Congress staff, are listed below. More online guides covering other Library of Congress collections are available via the LC Bibliographies, Research Guides and Finding Aids page.

7. www.congress.govCongress.gov | Library of Congress

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   U.S. Congress legislation, Congressional Record debates, Members of Congress, legislative process educational resources presented by the Library of Congress.

8. catalog.loc.gov › vwebv › uiSearch/Browse Help - Browse: LC Catalog (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.