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   Explore the world's largest library with online and in-person access to historic collections, exhibitions, events and more. Learn about the Library's role in U.S. history, culture and copyright.

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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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   What does the Library of Congress do?

   • Welcome Message from Carla Hayden, 14th Librarian of Congress The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with millions of books, films and video, audio recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps and manuscripts in its collections. The Library is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office.

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

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   Congress.gov is the official website for U.S. federal legislative information. It provides access to bills, laws, reports, hearings, calendars, and more from the Library of Congress.

7. 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.