Library of Congress    - Official site of the national library of the US. Basic and advanced catalog search including books, periodicals, photographs, images, and sound recordings. Sections for librarians, archivists and researchers.

American Memory - Consists of primary source and archival materials relating to American culture and history, more than 7 million digital items from more than 100 historical collections.

America's Library - Stories and facts celebrate the library's 200th anniversary.

Cataloging Directorate - Provides innovative and effective bibliographic control of the Library's collections and leadership to the library and information communities in the development of cataloging theory and practice.

Country Studies: Area Handbook Series - A continuing series of books prepared by the Federal Research Division sponsored by the Department of the Army. This online series presently contains studies of 100 countries.

Jefferson's Legacy - A brief history of the Library of Congress and a chronology of the collections with a selected bibliography on the library.

Library of Congress: Bicentenial Symposia - Biographies of speakers and commentators at the Frontiers of the Mind symposium.

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped - Administers a free library program of braille and recorded materials circulated to eligible borrowers.

State and Local Governments - The Library of Congress reference guide and index of links to organizations representing various facets of state and local governments including bodies representing executive and legislative branches of government.

U.S. Copyright Office Home Page - Office of public record for copyright registration and deposit of copyright material.

World Treasures of the Library of Congress: Beginnings - Exhibition, divided into four sections: Introduction, Creating, Explaining and Ordering, and Recording the Past.

District of Columbia Public Library    - Official site has general information on services and locations, calendar of events, online catalog, and access to commercial databases containing articles from periodicals and other reference sources (library card required for access to databases) Includes descriptions of specialized collections (especially the extensive Washingtoniana collection), resource guides, subject bibliographies and recommended web links.

DC Library Renaissance Project - Non-profit group seeking to strengthen public and private support for DC public libraries in order to reverse their decline. Has news, background facts, and information on how to help.

DC Public Library Foundation - Non-profit organization supports and enhances DC Public Library programs and services.

District of Columbia Library Association - DCLA - Local chapter of the American Library Association. Includes news and information about the organization, its activities, events, and membership.

Dumbarton Oaks - Research library and museum with important collections in Byzantine studies, pre-Columbian studies, and landscape architecture. Includes online catalog, collection overviews, general information for visitors, and lists of conferences and publications, some of which are free to download [PDF]

The Folger Shakespeare Library - Home to the world’s largest collection of Shakespeare’s printed works, as well as other rare Renaissance books and manuscripts. Includes information for visitors and readers, online catalog, collection descriptions, calendar of events, online shopping, listings for exhibitions, performances and programs (including performances at the Elizabethan-style Folger Theatre), and a learning page for kids.

Gallaudet University Library - Has general information, online catalog, other electronic resources (restricted access), and deaf-related resources.

Law Librarians' Society of Washington, DC - LLSDC - Local chapter of the American Association of Law Libraries. Has information about the organization, its activities, events and membership, job listings, and access to the chapter's listserv.

Library and Museum of the Supreme Council, 33° - Masonic library (Scottish Rite). Includes description of the library and museum collections.

Organization of American States, Columbus Memorial Library - Has extensive collections relating to Latin America and the Caribbean and is the official depository for all OAS official records and technical publications. Includes searchable online catalog and information about the library, its services and its collections.

Smithsonian Institution Libraries - A system of 20 specialized Smithsonian research libraries in the fields of science, technology, the arts, and American studies. Includes online catalog of the combined collections and overview of each library. A virtual library provides views of exhibitions, reprints of classic texts, library publications, lectures, and bibliographies.

University of the District of Columbia, Learning Resources Division - Has general library information, online catalog (restricted access), and description of its special collections on jazz and cooperatives.

Washington Research Library Consortium - Resource-sharing organization established by university libraries in the metropolitan area. Describes its programs, including the ALADIN online catalog and information system.

Edward Bennett Williams Library - Georgetown University Law Center

Global Legal Information Network(GLIN) - Annotated hypertext guide to sources of information worldwide on government and law available online without charge.

Jacob Burns Law Library - George Washington University Law School

Judge Kathryn J. DuFour Law Library - Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law.

Law Library Reading Room - Information about the Law Library of Congress' collections, bibliographies, services to the public, and online databases.

Washington College of Law Library - American University

Archbishop Carroll High School Library/Media Center - Provides details on the library's philosophy and objectives.

The National Cathedral Lower School Library - Information on the library and access to its card catalog.

NCS Cyber Library - Information about the library, access to the catalog, and tips on writing reports.

St. Albans Ellison Library - History and information on the library, electronic card catalog, and links to reference resources.

St. Albans Lower School Library - Research assistance, access to the card catalog, and reading recommendations.

National Archives and Records Administration - NARA - Information on NARA's broad historical holdings. On-line access to art works, census data, U.S. legal manuscripts, the Federal Register and numerous additional materials.

Gelman Library - The main library, located at the Foggy Bottom campus. General information about the GWU library system, research assistance, and catalog access.

Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library - Library of the GWU Medical Center. Access electronic journals, catalogs, databases, links to other libraries and research tools, and Himmelfarb information.

Jacob Burns Law Library - Library information, research aids, and links to online catalogs.

Blommer Science Library - Highlights library holdings, services provided, and electronic resources available.

Dahlgren Memorial Library - Georgetown University Medical Center. Aims to support the educational, research, patient care, and service activities of the medical center and university. Includes library policies and hours, online tour, and online catalog.

Edward Bennett Williams Law Library - Explains electronic and periodical collections, funded tools, and usage policies and procedures.

Georgetown University Library - Provides an overview of library, services provided, catalog and holdings. Also features a live help chat room.

Ion Ratiu Library - Helps students keep up with the latest newspapers and magazines from Romania, the NIS and Eastern Europe, as well as an array of reports, press clippings, and databases that canvas the region.

Maternal and Child Health Library - A virtual guide to maternal and child health information. Offers a combination of resources compiled by library staff and pathways to other information.

Woodstock Theological Center Library - Provides brief overview of library history, mission, and holdings.

Bender Library - Main campus library and member of the Washington Research Library Consortium.

Washington College of Law Library - Supports the curricular and research needs of the teachers and students of law.

Sister Helen Sheehan Library - Online library database, research workshops, hours, and library policy.

Washington Theological Union Library - Access to the online catalog, library hours and policies, services offered, and list of notible holdings.