Who Is the Librarian of Congress
The Librarian of Congress is the head of the Library of Congress, the research library that officially serves the United States Congress. The position is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Librarian oversees the world's largest library collection, managing millions of books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, and digital materials. Responsibilities include directing acquisitions, cataloging, preservation, and public access to research resources.
Copyright and Policy Role
The Librarian of Congress also administers the U.S. Copyright Office, registering copyright claims and issuing policy decisions on exemptions to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. For more details on the office and its functions, visit the official Library of Congress website at https://www.loc.gov/about/.
