Library of Congress

American  

noun

1. one of the major library collections in the world, located in Washington, D.C., and functioning in some ways as the national library of the U.S. although not officially designated as such: established by Congress in 1800 for service to its members, but now also serving government agencies, other libraries, and the public.

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Library of Congress Cultural  

1. The largest library in the United States, located in Washington, D.C., and maintained largely by federal appropriations. Its original purpose was to provide research facilities for members of Congress; today it serves the public as well. Most copyrighted publications are catalogued by the Library of Congress, whose classification system is used by major libraries around the country.

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Example Sentences

The Defense Production Act gives the president “a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry in the interest of national defense,” according to a Library of Congress report published in 2023.

From MarketWatch

“Feng Shui Poetry in the Parks Vol. 1” is being printed as a zine and will be sent to bookstores and libraries from San Francisco to Chicago as well as the Library of Congress.

From Los Angeles Times

“After the Ball” is widely considered America’s first true pop megahit, according to the Library of Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s an early example of a movie soundtrack boosting a particular song into the popular psyche, according to the Library of Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal

National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for their cultural significance.

From The Wall Street Journal