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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 Duplication Services
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Copying on-site at the Library of Congress

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 with a $1 bill. The price of the copy cards is sixty cents ($0.60). As a result, you will receive a card with a value of $0.40 initially. You may then add up to $22.00 value to the card with any denomination of bill using the copy card vending machine.
  • 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 Duplication Services Walk-Up Counter (Room 128, Adams Building), Monday - Friday (except Federal holidays), from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Ordering photocopies and other reproductions off-site

Contact the Duplication Services of the Library of Congress.

Price lists for specific types of reproductions:


The Library of Congress >> Researchers >> Reproduction Service
June 15, 2011
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