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What We Buy

To operate the world's largest repository of information, the Library of Congress buys a variety of goods and services including:

  • Office Supplies
  • Services
  • Equipment
  • Information Technology
  • Library Services
  • Supplies, Services and Equipment
  • Miscellaneous Supplies and Services
  • Automation

Office Supplies

Information Technology (software)
Telecommunications (software)
Shelving (book stack, industrial special purpose)
Publications
Furniture
Book Trucks
Card Catalogue Cases
Paper Products
Binders
Toner Cartridges
Map Cases
Laboratory Supplies
Serials

Services

Motion Picture and Broadcasting
Auditing
Photographic
Expert/Consultant
Maintenance and Repair
Trash Removal
Temporary Employment
Security
Printing
Advertising
Training
Design (Exhibits)
Hazardous Waste Removal
Arbitration
Personnel (Job Analysis)
Custodial Services
Food Services
Preservation
Fire and Safety

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Equipment

Photocopying
Vehicles
Information Technology (hardware)
Personal Computers
Lap Tops
CPU's
Telecommunication (Hardware)
Library Binding
Record Player/Cassette Player machines
Talking Book-Machines (Phonographs)
Security (X-Ray machines)
FAX Machines
Warehouse Equipment
Forklifts

Information Systems

Information Systems (Hardware and Software)
Telecommunications (Hardware and Software)

Library Services

Publications
Periodicals
Serials/Subscriptions
Books
On-Line legal subscription services
Bibliographic Utilities
Copyright Clearances
Technical Process
Information Retrieval Services
Major Commodities Purchased

Supplies, Services and Equipment

Advertising
Consulting
Training
Personnel Support
Coin Operated Copiers
Office Supplies
Cleaning Services
Rubbish/Trash Removal
Food Services

Miscellaneous Supplies and Services

Packing and Crating Services
Temporary Office Services
Printing
Publications
Reports
Labels

Automation

Automated Data Processing Equipment
Research and Development of Automated Equipment

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Last Updated: 10/03/2007

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