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  • Let’s Talk About the Library of Congress, Part One

    The Library of Congress (LOC) is the U.S. national library, housing over 164 million items, including books, recordings, and maps. It utilizes the Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN) for cataloging, which has been in use since 1898. The Cataloging in Publication (CIP) Program helps publishers by creating pre-publishing bibliographic records.

  • Let’s Talk About the NLS and BARD

    Collection Building Policy The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Disabled (NLS) patrons are invited to fill out the Book Recommendation form to request books or magazines to be added to the NLS collection. (Not yet a patron? Visit the Apply for NLS Service page.) NLS patrons should always check the catalog to see if we have a book before requesting…