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Library of Congress Welcomes the Return of
Pandemic Information
Researchers with Scheduled Appointments
For the Public
The Library of Congress
gradually reopening its doors with enhanced procedures
For Researchers
and requirements that prioritize the health and safety of Library employees and
users_
We're excited to welcome you at one of our 16 reading rooms
and look
For Library Staff
forward to making your visit
success
Learn more about Research and Reference
For Library
Services
We ask that researchers interested in using the Reading Rooms for
Contractors
research do the following:
History of the Library of
Check the information below for the current public hours of the reading room
Congress
you are interested in:
Schedule
research appointment by using our online Ask-a-Librarian
Awards & Honors
service or calling the phone number of the
reading room in which you
Reports & Budgets
need to do research: Researchers are encouraged to make appolntments at
least 24 hours In advance: Library staff will confirm the date and time of your
Office of the Inspector
scheduled appointment:
General
Get
new reader card, if you don't have one
or renewyour reader card, If
yours is expired. A
ess Reader Card is required to use the
Host an Event
at the
reading rooms and pre-registration should be completed online:
Library
Read the Library's 'Know Before You Go' Checklist before your scheduled visit:
Doing Business with the
During your time atthe Library, you must:
Bring L
of your
ppointment for entry into the Librarys buildings
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Wear
mask: Everyone must wear
barrier mask or cloth face covering that
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fully covers the nose and mouth and fits snugly against the sides of the face
when arriving at
buildings and while they are Inside the
Related Resources
including in bathrooms:
Follow social distancing pollcies: Pay attention to posted signs throughout the
News
building to ensure physical distancing and other health precautions.
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Comply with all health procedures: At the time a appointment
made;
Magazine
health screening requirements
provided, and temperature checks and
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screening questions must be completed before entering the
Publishing Office
Beginning
February 14, 2022, appointments are available between the
Jobs & Fellowshlps
hours of 8.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m , Monday - Friday to all the reading rooms listed
Support the Library
below. Select
reading rooms are also open for Saturday appointments between the
hours of 8.30 a.m and 5,00 p.m , and these rooms are indicated below: Please note,
not all reading room provide Saturday hours
African and Middle Eastern: Call (202) 707-4188 for appointments
American Folklife Center: Call (202) 707-5510 for appointments
Asian Division: Call (202) 707-5426 for
ppointments
European: Call (202) 707-4515 for appointments
Geography &
Call (202) 707-6277 (MAPS) for appointments
Hispanic: Call (202) 707-5397 for appointments
Law Library: Call (202) 707-5079 for appointments (includes Saturday
appointments)
Main
Reading Room: Call (202) 707-3399 for appolntments (includes Saturday
oppointments)
Manuscript: Call (202) 707-5387 for appointments (includes Saturday
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