Trump’s sudden dismissal of Carla Hayden, the librarian appointed by former President Barack Obama, has placed the ...

The Library of Congress was founded in 1800, and will celebrate its 224th anniversary this year. It's the largest library in the world and adds about 10,000 items to its collection each day.

A particular area of concern for Congress is the library’s database of all lawmakers’ research requests, another employee said, which dates back to the 1990s.

Strung together into a short video, images of the construction of the Library of Congress in the late 19th century illustrate a nation's commitment to knowledge. Support for LAist comes from.

Such priceless artifacts as James Madison’s crystal flute, a 4,000-year-old inscribed cuneiform tablet and a copy of the Gettysburg Address in Abraham Lincoln’s own handwriting are so ...

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden has been instrumental in promoting accessibility and public engagement. The new David Rubenstein Treasures Gallery at the Library of Congress showcases some of ...

Perkins and Nieves reported to the Library of Congress Monday, but left shortly after. One source familiar with the incident said library staff escorted them from the building.

The Library of Congress, with its stately buildings across from the U.S. Capitol, holds a vast collection of the nation’s books and history, which it makes available to the public and lawmakers.

The Library of Congress, with its stately buildings across from the U.S. Capitol, holds a vast collection of the nation’s books and history, which it makes available to the public and lawmakers.

The Library of Congress, which serves lawmakers, federal agencies and the public, has a collection of more than 160 million items. Have a news tip? Contact Mathew Schumer at mschumer@baltsun.com ...