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. The Library preserves and provides access to a rich, diverse and enduring source of knowledge to inform, inspire and engage you in your intellectual and creative endeavors.
The Library of Congress
Collection
local, national, international Consists of: architectural drawings, both individual drawings and complete archives; documents/correspondence; vintage and newly commissioned photographs; slides; ephemera. Strengths: American architectural drawings, photographs, and archives; international photographs and published materials. Accessible by computer and through inventories. Drawings can be reproduced (http://www.loc.gov/rr/copying.html). Institution has a conservation laboratory.Library Holdings
Collections at the research level internationally in all areas except medicine and agriculture.Other Members:
