LOC GOV CHEAT SHEET Section 1 is the

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LOC. GOV CHEAT SHEET

LOC. GOV CHEAT SHEET

Section 1 is the Library of Congress Website dropdown menu. Use it to quickly

Section 1 is the Library of Congress Website dropdown menu. Use it to quickly access the most popular and useful links, including one specifically for Education.

Section 2 is the global search feature. Users can search the entire website, refining

Section 2 is the global search feature. Users can search the entire website, refining their search by format, subject, contributor, date language and more.

Section 3, “About the Library, ” contains a slider of featured exhibits and topics.

Section 3, “About the Library, ” contains a slider of featured exhibits and topics. Users can click an images to access the featured item.

Visit the Library, ” features information about planning a visit to the Library of

Visit the Library, ” features information about planning a visit to the Library of Congress in Washington, D. C.

Section 5 highlights current exhibitions featured at the Library of Congress, as well as

Section 5 highlights current exhibitions featured at the Library of Congress, as well as a link to interactive digital versions of past exhibitions.

“Collection Highlights, ” contains a selection of some of the most popular Library of

“Collection Highlights, ” contains a selection of some of the most popular Library of Congress collections, along with a useful topical menu to the right.

Section 7, “Featured Webcasts, ” highlights videos from a variety of topics and personalities.

Section 7, “Featured Webcasts, ” highlights videos from a variety of topics and personalities. Click on More Webcasts to access the archive.

Section 8, “Explore & Discover, ” features frequently updated informational and educational content. Click

Section 8, “Explore & Discover, ” features frequently updated informational and educational content. Click on Blogs for a variety of unique topical perspectives.

Section 9 contains prominent links to Congress. gov (legislative info) and Copyright. gov (law

Section 9 contains prominent links to Congress. gov (legislative info) and Copyright. gov (law and policy info related to U. S. copyright).

Section 10 has links to other major Library resources and programs, and collaborative initiatives,

Section 10 has links to other major Library resources and programs, and collaborative initiatives, including the World Digital Library.

Section 11, the “Services” area, contains a list of services the Library provides to

Section 11, the “Services” area, contains a list of services the Library provides to the public, including the Ask a Librarian section, which allows for direct communication with knowledgeable Library of Congress personnel.

Section 12, “Ways to Connect, ” has links to the Library’s social media sites,

Section 12, “Ways to Connect, ” has links to the Library’s social media sites, links to subscribe to RSS or email lists, and other useful website shortcuts and info.