Part I - Become a LOC.gov Patron

The Library of Congress is the world’s largest library and the oldest cultural institution in the United States. Through the Library’s incredible efforts a vast treasure of resources is available to learners of any age with Internet access. Patrons can build a visual image of this huge online environment of digital research centers filled with resources through thoughtful explorations.

Library of Congress PATRON ACTIONS VISITOR RESEARCHER

Visitor skills, plus:

 DOCENT

Researcher skills, plus:

Use LOC.gov

LOC Web site
  • Uses LOC.gov Web pages such as America’s Library, Learning Page Features, Today in History, and Exhibitions
  • Searches from top box on home page
  • Uses different LOC.gov Web pages such as America’s databases to find items (American Memory, PPOC, and others)
  • Uses American Memory Collection special features
  • Uses bibliographic records to find proper credit lines
  • Uses multiple strategies to efficiently locate LOC.gov Web pages such as America’s sources in a variety of formats.
    1. Uses synonyms effectively
    2. Uses subject headings
    3. Limits a search
    4. Uses LOC research tools such as bibliographies