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Information about obtaining copies of items in
              the collection, either on-site, or through the Photoduplication
              Service
Information about obtaining copies of items in the collection, either on-site, or through the Photoduplication Service
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Copying on-site at the Library of Congress

Notice to Patrons:
Effective April 9, 2009, the price of the copy cards will increase to sixty cents ($0.60). This increase is necessary to cover the cost of the cards purchased for the copier program. As a result, the card you will initially receive will have a $.40 credit.

Photocopying is available in most, but not all, reading rooms, and there may be restrictions. If you know in advance which reading room you will be using, check their individual home page for more information.

In general:

  • You must purchase a card from a vending machine which only takes $1 bills. You will receive a card with a $.60 initially ($.40 effective April 9, 2009).. You may then add value to the card up to $22.00.
  • Photocopies are $.20 a page, except copies on the microfilm reader-printers, which are $.25 per page.
  • If you require a receipt for photocopying, you must obtain your photocopying card from the the Photoduplication Service Walk-Up Counter (Room 128, Adams Building), Monday - Friday (except Federal holidays), from 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Ordering photocopies and other reproductions off-site

Contact the Photoduplication Service of the Library of Congress.

Price lists for specific types of reproductions:


The Library of Congress >> Researchers >> Reproduction Service
March 5, 2009
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