Encyclopedia of the Library of Congress For Congress, The Nation & The World

The Encyclopedia of the Library of Congress is an expertly prepared history of the Library of Congress that also provides users with official, current information about Library of Congress collections, services, and administrative units. The Encyclopedia provides researchers of all levels with insights into the historical development of the Library's collections, buildings, major functions, and principal administrative units, along with an overview of the contributions of key staff members. The appendices provide historical information and statistics about the Library's staffing, appropriations, collection growth, major gifts and endowments, and organization.Cole, John Y. is the author of 'Encyclopedia of the Library of Congress For Congress, The Nation & The World', published 2005 under ISBN 9780890599716 and ISBN 0890599718.