Orientation Activity Experienced Level: Quick Reference Guide

Learn more about the many different sections of LOC.gov through following the links on the Quick Reference Guide from LOC.gov.

Page Key Features

Banner for About the Library of Congress

http://www.loc.gov/about/

  • Welcome
  • History, Mission, and Priorities
  • Speeches and Statements
  • Biography
Banner for American Memory

http://memory.loc.gov

  • Collection Finder and Search Pages
  • Today in History
  • Featured Collection
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Banner for The Learning Page

http://memory.loc.gov/learn

  • Orientation and Search Tips
  • Student Activities and Lesson Plans
  • Educators' Programs and Resources
  • Community Center

Banner for Ask a Librarian

http://loc.gov/rr/askalib/

  • Online Reference Service
  • Query Library Reading Rooms
  • Links to Library Programs and Services
  • Chat Service

Banner for America's Library

http://www.americaslibrary.gov

  • Meet Amazing Americans
  • Jump Back in Time
  • See, Hear, and Sing
  • Explore the States

Banner for Thomas - Legislative Info on the Internet

http://thomas.loc.gov

  • Test and Status of Legislation
  • Congressional Record
  • Committee Information
  • Historical Documents
  • Congress & Legislative Agencies

Banner for Global Gateway

http://international.loc.gov/intldl/

  • Special International Guides
  • Meeting of Frontiers Russia/USA
  • Parallel Histories Spain/USA
  • Portals to the World

Banner for Exhibitions

http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/

  • Featured Exhibits
  • More Exhibitions Online
  • Treasure Talks

Banner for The Wise Guide

http://www.loc.gov/wiseguide/

  • Online Magazine
  • Timely Web Features
  • Archives

Banner for The Center for the Book

http://www.loc.gov/loc/cfbook/

  • Affiliates and Partners
  • Themes and Partners
  • Publications
  • Literary Events

Banner for Library of Congress Online Catalog
http://catalog.loc.gov/

  • Search general & specialized catalogs
  • Browse by subject, name, title, call #
  • Search by keyword; set search limits
  • Capture and email cataloging records

Banner for Prints and Photographs Online Catalog

http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/catalog.html

  • More than 250,000 item records
  • Many with images
  • Keyword searches; number searches
  • Subject browser lists available

Banner for Photoduplication Service

http://www.loc.gov/preserv/pds/

  • Ordering Information
  • Digital Imaging Services
  • Photocopy Services
  • Architectural Drawings

Banner for Research Centers

http://www.loc.gov/rr/research-centers.html

  • Overview of all Research Centers
  • Poetry and Literature Center
  • John W. Kluge Center for Scholars

Banner for Science Tracer Bullets Online

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/sctb/

  • Bibliographic guides for science topics
  • Search by title, keyword, or number
  • Includes guides to Science Fair projects

Banner from Veterans History Project

http://www.loc.gov/folklife/vets/

  • About the Project
  • Participate in the Project
  • See & Hear Veterans' Stories
  • Ask a Question
  • News & Events

Banner for Virtual Program and Services

http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/

  • Journeys and Crossings
  • Telling America's Stories
  • Luminary Lectures
  • Bibliographies and Guides

Banner for Virtual Reference Shelf

http://www.loc.gov/rr/askalib/virtualref.html

  • Selected Web Resources
  • Other Reference Sites
  • Selected Subject Feature

Banner for Visiting the Library

http://www.loc.gov/loc/visit/

  • About the Visitor's Center
  • Events at the Library of Congress
  • Special Online Tour
  • Guided Tours