The Library of Congress does not appraise books; comparisons over email are very difficult and can be inaccurate. You can consult some of the major online used-book sellers, and search for your book and you may, by comparison, get an idea of what your book is worth: There is a whole world...
Information about reproduction, credit lines, citations and photography Permissions If you already have an image published by the Library, or you can get it elsewhere, you will not need to notify us when using the image. You do not need permission from the Library of Congress to publish. The...
Can I see the Koran owned by Thomas Jefferson? Due to very heavy use and significant wear we have had to put a moratorium on serving Thomas Jefferson’s copy of the Koran. The decision was based solely in the interest of protecting these valuable items for generations to come. We understand that...
In short: Discover why you can't view Thomas Jefferson's Koran due to preservation concerns; explore its details from HathiTrust digital copy. (AI summary)
The LC has a Preservation Division, which has posted some introductory information about the care and handling of books and other material. This page may be particularly helpful: Care, Handling, and Storage of Books. We hope that this is...
Can you recommend a conservator to repair my damaged books? If you think that pieces in your collection need a conservator please see this information from the Library of Congress' Preservation Division. How do I find a conservator? We hope that this is helpful; If not, please feel free to submit...
A book was copyrighted; why isn't it in the Library of Congress online catalog? Generally speaking, the Copyright Office creates a public record for each work copyrighted. Federal copyright law specifies requirements for claimants to...
A finding aid conveys useful information about an individual collection, including an inventory of the series, containers, and folders; and typically describes the size, media types, organization and arrangement. They place archival resources in context by consolidating details about the...
Can I request Manuscript Division collections in advance of a visit? Researchers are always encouraged to contact Manuscript Division staff before a visit, as many collections are stored offsite or may have access restrictions. Onsite...
Are all of the Manuscript Division's collections available online? Although the Manuscript Division has not digitized all of its collections, new digital content is continually being added to the Library’s website. Links to digital content...
How can I get copies of items in the Manuscript Division’s collections? Generally, researchers in the Manuscript Reading Room can photograph collection materials at their desks provided they do not use a flash or an additional light...