General Research Orientation [Monday Mornings]

The "RESEARCH ORIENTATION TO THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS" course is designed as a basic introduction for RESEARCHERS USING THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS COLLECTIONS AND RESOURCES. Each session includes an introduction to the Library's reading rooms and collections; guidelines on how to locate and request materials in a closed-stack library; suggestions on how to conduct RESEARCH EFFICIENTLY IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS; instruction on how to use Library of Congress Subject Headings and other sources for searching accurately by subject; information on how to find published bibliographies and topical indexes in print and automated formats; information on using the Library's catalogs in card and online forms; procedures for finding citations to journal articles; and an overview of electronic resources, including subscription databases.Please note that the maximum class size is 30 researchers. BUILDING ENTRANCE AND EXIT AVAILABILITY Thomas Jefferson Building First Street, SE MONDAY - Saturday  Visitors: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. RESEARCHERS AND STAFF: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Exit closes at 5:30 p.m. Individuals requiring accommodations for any of these events must submit a request at least five business days in advance by contacting (202) 707-6362 or ADA@LOC.GOV. Patrons are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes prior to the ORIENTATION. Seating is available on a first-come basis. Registration does not guarantee entry after the orientation start time.  For more information, please visit: http://www.loc.gov/rr/main/inforeas/orient.html [http://www.loc.gov/rr/main/inforeas/orient.html]