The Library of Congress / University of Maryland Libraries Partnership
What is the nature of this partnership?
The University of Maryland Libraries and the Library of Congress have forged a partnership whose purpose is to increase options for scholarly research and collaboration. The Library of Congress has many primary and secondary resources that complement the collections of the University of Maryland Libraries.
The aim of this new partnership is to facilitate access to the on-site Library of Congress collections for University of Maryland faculty and students and to encourage the integration of the scholarly research materials from both libraries into the University of Maryland course curriculum.
How can I integrate Library of Congress resources into my course curriculum?
Work with a University of Maryland librarian to see if there are appropriate collections at the Library of Congress that can be made available to your students for their research projects. Faculty may contact their library subject specialist to begin investigating how this partnership might benefit their courses.
Preparing for your visit to the Library of Congress
To familiarize yourself with what the Library of Congress has to offer, take a look at the following:
Information for VisitorsHours, directions, maps, floor plans, and more.
Information for Researchers
Find out about research orientations, reader registration, online and card catalogs, how to request materials and other Library policies.
Reader Identification Cards
Information on how to obtain a Library of Congress Reader Identification card, which is required for members of the public who wish to use the Library's public reading rooms, the Computer Catalog Center, and Copyright Office.
Library of Congress Research Orientation Classes
These classes are designed as a basic introduction for researchers who wish to use the Library of Congress collections and resources.
Library of Congress Online Catalogs
Search the Library of Congress catalogs for books, journals, films, recordings, prints, photographs, and other materials.
Library of Congress Research Centers
Overviews and links to the Library of Congress Research Centers.
Portals to the World
Links to Electronic Resources from around the World.
Databases and E-Resources at the Library of Congress
A list and description of all of the databases and electronic resources available at the Library of Congress.
Bibliographies, Research Guides, and Finding Aids
An extensive collection of Library of Congress bibliographies, research guides, and finding aids.
Public Events at the Library of Congress
Monthly calendar of events taking place at the Library of Congress, many of which are free to the public.
Exhibitions
A description of exhibitions that are currently on display at the Library of Congress.
A-Z Index
Index to the Library of Congress Web Site.
