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More than a Library

Discover all the resources the Library of Congress has to offer. You might be surprised.

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More Than a Library

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You may know about some of the things the Library of Congress does, but there are probably many services and responsibilities that you are unaware of. Because of our special status as the national library, the Library of Congress' mission encompasses traditional library services as well as many other roles. This short presentation will show you why we are "more than a Library."

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Last Updated: 03/03/2008

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