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The Library of Congress: From Jefferson's Vision to the Digital Age

by Jane Aikin

A history of the Library of Congress

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A history of the Library of Congress

Jane Aikin traces the Library of Congress from its founding more than two centuries ago through the people, events, and controversies that shaped it. The account draws on primary and secondary sources and places the institution in several roles: as Congress’s research arm, the home of the U.S. Copyright Office, and a public forum for artistic and literary culture. Stories about donors and performances by poets, authors, and public figures add human and cultural dimensions to the library’s institutional history, while the book also considers its influence beyond the United States.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in U.S. history and public institutions
  • Readers curious about libraries, books, and the history of cultural institutions
  • Readers interested in the relationship between knowledge, culture, and civic life

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Library historyU.S. cultural institutionsKnowledge and cultureDonors and public life

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The first comprehensive history of the Library of Congress

The Library of Congress is the research arm of Congress, home of the US Copyright Office, and a public forum for artistic and literary culture. It is generally considered the national library of the United States, and it has influenced cultural affairs worldwide in myriad ways since its founding more than two centuries ago. In The Library of Congress, Jane Aikin draws on a wealth of primary and secondary sources to weave a narrative of the individuals, events, and controversies that have shaped the history of this venerable institution.

Punctuated by stories about key donors and pivotal performances by poets, authors, and celebrities, this engaging and informative narrative sheds new light on the world's largest library and its global impact on knowledge and culture.

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