Why it matters: The Library of Congress holds over 178 million items in its collections, and thanks to a $10 million donation from philanthropist David Rubenstein, some of its most precious pieces ...

"We have historically preserved so much motion picture film television and radio history. Some of that comes in through copyright deposit," said Rachel Stoeljte ...

Accelerated-aging labs aren’t uncommon in museums and galleries, but the Library of Congress’s facility stands out for its size and advanced equipment. The lab often collaborates with other ...

He helped turn the Library of Congress into a leading center for research on the history of jazz, and made some surprising discoveries of his own.

As members of Congress introduce more and more legislation in recent years, the public is waiting longer to see it online.

Dr. Carla Hayden, the first Black Librarian of Congress, faces uncertainty in her reappointment next year due to political tensions and the Republican Senate.

After you've admired the Capitol, walk along East Capitol Street to the Library of Congress. Comprising three buildings and housing more than 164 million books, manuscripts, sound recordings ...

Released in 1915, the film was directed by Francis Ford, the brother of famed filmmaker John Ford. It had been listed in a record of 7,200 silent films classified as "lost" ...

Navigate backward to interact with the calendar and select a date. Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. U.S. Capitol and the Library of Congress $25 $500+ ...