http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-2.xsd
xxxi, 569 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 29 cm.
1-volume encyclopedia describes the historical development of the collections, functions, and services of the world's largest research institution from its origin in 1800 to 2004. This expertly prepared history of the Library of Congress 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.
Preface / James H. Billington -- Introduction / John Y. Cole and Jane Aikin -- Acknowledgments -- Part I: Essays. America's library: a brief history of the Library of Congress / John Y. Cole and Jane Aikin -- The Congressional Research Service / John Y. Cole -- The Law Library and collections / Donald R. DeGlopper -- The Copyright Office / Jane Aikin and John Y. Cole -- The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped / Stephen Prine and George F. Thuronyi -- The international role of the Library of Congress / John Y. Cole -- The National Digital Library and the Library's electronic resources / Guy Lamolinara -- The Library of Congress and its digital future / Laura E. Campbell and Amy Friedlander -- The Library of Congress and scholarship / Jane Aiken -- The Library of Congress and American librarianship / Jane Aiken -- The Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Institution / Nancy E. Gwinn -- The Library of Congress and the National Archives / John Y. Cole -- American literature and the Library of Congress: a personal perspective / John C. Broderick -- The Library of Congress in fiction and film / Abby L. Yochelson -- Part II: Articles. -- Part III: Appendices. Part IV: Further research and reading.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 527-529) and index.