The Library of Congress has inventories and catalogs of foreign archives and libraries to help you identify resources and their locations. You may consult user guides written by these institutions at the Library. Based on first hand knowledge, the reference specialist may also advise you on foreign research such as research services and facilities, requirements for use and professional colleagues to contact.

Congress deals with too many things for individual Members of Congress to debate everything, and so many things are non-controversial that they don't need much time or debate. Every year a member will vote about 600 times on dozens of issues. It's impossible for any one person to know every issue in the detail that is necessary to make an informed decision.

Most applications are processed in one to two weeks. Publishers should submit applications well in advance of publication, however, to allow for periods of heavy work load that prolong processing time.

If the engineer hits the brakes at 55 mph, the train may travel another mile and a half before coming to a stop." quot;Stop, Look & Listen!" – Be safe at railroad grade crossings!!! – "a train versus a vehicle is like a car versus a soda can!"

On May 15, 1998, following a competitive procurement process, the Library of Congress awarded a contract to Endeavor Information Systems of Des Plaines, IL, for its Voyager integrated library system (ILS) software (for further information, see the press release). The Library began using the Voyager software for its ILS on August 16, 1999 for its cataloging operations and has added additional modules since.

The Library of Congress Online Catalog is available using the World Wide Web at http://catalog.loc.gov/

The Library's collection of serial publication, numbering over 200,000 titles, covers a span of three centuries. Presently, holdings information is recorded in manual card files. Adding holdings to the Online Catalog's records for each title is a massive undertaking. Beginning October 1, 1999, Library staff will be checking in new serial issues as they are received, starting with a few titles and then gradually adding more until all current receipts are checked in.

The Library of Congress completes bibliographic cataloging for materials that are collected by LC which provides for the identification, description, and access to items in the collections. (Works deposited for copyright registration are also cataloged following copyright cataloging procedures.) All types of materials in the Library of Congress' collections are cataloged, covering hundreds of different languages and virtually every format.

LC's Cataloging Distribution Service publishes the Library of Congress Rule Interpretations (LCRI). LCRI is formulated by the Cataloging Policy and Support Office and edited by Robert M. Hiatt.

Many members of both parties in Congress have confused a public health issue, medical marijuana, with the politics of the War on Drugs. In doing so, they have denied an effective medication to the seriously ill and dying. On June 15, 2005, the House voted 264 to 161 against a bi-partisan measure, sponsored by Reps.

In addition to being "year-2000" compliant, the new Library of Congress Online Catalog replaces many of the Library's older, separate automated systems -- some of which date back to the late 1960s and early 1970s -- with a single, client/server system that supports all standard library operations, including acquisitions, cataloging, inventory and serials control, circulation, and the online public catalog.

Four search methods are available: Subject-Name-Title-Call#, Guided Keyword, Command Keyword and Keyword. After selecting a search method, enter search words or phrases in the box provided on the screen, then select the [Search] button to conduct the search. Clear the search text from the box at any time by selecting the [Reset] button. For quick search hints, select the Search Examples link from any search method screen.

Classification Web, a new Web-based subscription service from the Cataloging Distribution Service, includes both the Library of Congress Subject Headings and the LC Classification. See http://classweb.loc.gov/.

The Library's three main buildings--the Thomas Jefferson Building, James Madison Building, and John Adams Building--are located on the 100 and 200 blocks of Independence Avenue SE in Washington D.C. A map of the Library of Congress buildings is available on the Library's website. The Capitol South Metro station (First and C Streets, S.E.) on the blue and orange subway lines is across the street from the Madison Building.

Wheelchairs for visitors and researchers are available from the Visitor Services Office, Jefferson Building, first street entrance. You may also contact Bill Haig, the ADA Coordinator/Disability Employment Program Manager or by TTY or telephone at (202) 707-9948 (TTY) or (202) 707-6362 (voice).

QBI prepares P-CIP according to the same cataloging rules and procedures employed by the Library of Congress. The main difference between LC CIP and P-CIP is that the Library of Congress, with its much larger staff and deeper research resources is the definitive creator of cataloging, including cataloging in publication. Our P-CIP is intended for those authors and publishers who don't qualify for inclusion in LC's CIP program or prefer not to work with LC.

Yes. The locations are indicated by signs in each building. In the Jefferson Building, accessible restrooms are on the ground floor. In the Madison Building, the accessible restrooms are in the blue and yellow sections of the building.

No, sorry. But fax machines and other equipment are available for use in the Student Technology Center in Hillwood Commons.

No. However, the Information Center in the lobby of Esker Hall has a public fax machine, which is available during the Center's open hours. UW-Whitewater faculty, staff, and students, as well as public patrons, can send a fax from this machine at a cost of $1 per page, plus a free cover sheet. Receipt of faxes at this machine is restricted to UW-Whitewater faculty, staff, and students only, and the cost is $1 per page.

LIU card holders (students, faculty, and staff) have access to everything: borrowing privileges, databases, interlibrary loan, etc. Alumni, continuing education students, PLA members, and Brookville residents are allowed borrowing privileges, with an LIU card, but no access to databases or interlibrary loan.