Services we provide
Basic research assistance related to manuscript collections in the Library of Congress
Answers to queries requiring resources unique to the Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Response within 5 business days

Services we cannot provide
Extensive research in our collections due to staff and time constraints
We maintain a list of freelance researchers who will conduct research in our collections for a fee

Visit the
Manuscript Reading Room Web page

Ask a Librarian:
If you have a reference question, proceed to the online form; get answers via email.

Contact us by phone or fax:
  Phone: (202) 707-5387
  Fax: (202) 707-7791

Send us written correspondence*:
  Manuscript Division
  Library of Congress
  101 Independence Ave. SE
  Washington, D.C. 20540-4680

* please read - information on mail delays

Also, try consulting these online resources:
Library of Congress Online Catalog (To limit your search to collections in the Manuscript Division, set limits by location to Manuscripts.)
Manuscript Division finding aids online
Online collections in American Memory
National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections (NUCMC)
Do you have a question about registering your manuscript for copyright? Try the Copyright Office
Do you have a question about music manuscripts? Try the Performing Arts Reading Room
Do you have a question about the records of the United States Government? Try the National Archives