the library of congress by juan carlos saldarriaga
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On-Line LibraryThe Library of Congress
By Juan Carlos Saldarriaga
The Library of Congress
The Library of Congress
It was established by President John Adams in 1800.
The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution
It is recognized as the national library of the United States and it is the world's largest library
The Library of Congress
CollectionsMore than 33 million cataloged books and
other print materials in 460 languages.
More than 63 million 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.
The Library of Congress
The Library of Congress
The Library of CongressThe Library of Congress Online Catalog
contains approximately 14 million records representing books, serials, computer files, manuscripts, cartographic materials, music, sound recordings, and visual materials.
The Library of Congress
The Library of CongressLibrary is open to those age 16 and older
without charge or special permission.It is a great resource to scholars and
researchers.