Does the Library of Congress (LC) sell books?
The Library of Congress does not sell books or other materials from its collections to the public, nor is it able to provide directions to where such materials might be purchased. For more information, see Surplus Books Program or Cataloging Distribution Service. Back to Top • How can I buy a book with the following LCCN (Library of Congress Control Number)? An LCCN normally indicates only that LC has cataloged the book, not that LC has published it or can offer it for sale. If LC is listed as the publisher, it may be for sale from the Publishing Office, the Cataloging Distribution Service, or the Government Printing Office. Back to Top • Does the Library of Congress give away books? The Library of Congress has available at all times, for donation to educational institutions, public bodies and nonprofit tax-exempt organizations in the United States, books which are surplus to its needs. For more information, see Surplus Books Program. Back to Top • How much is a book worth? The Library
